Trucking caught in crossfire of Fed’s war on inflation
On Wednesday, the Fed raised interest rates by 75 basis points (0.75%), likely supporting the ongoing decline in trucking demand that began in...
Here’s your guide to trucker slang!
If you’re just starting out in trucking then you might have a few questions about the different words you’ve been hearing on the...
FMCSA planning study on driver involvement in autonomous trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced they will be carrying out a driving simulator study. This study will come with a series...
Truck tonnage rebounds in August after dip in July
The American Trucking Association tracks the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, which was seasonally adjusted (SA), to 2.8% in August after a decrease of...
USDOT announces $59M in grant awards to improve safety at highway-railway crossings in four states
The Trucker recently reported that the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a grant worth $59 million to help...
What were some of the questions you asked as a rookie?
Being a first-time truck driver can be hard and often intimidating. Drivers ask many common questions when they first start driving. Some of...
Arizona is home to autonomous trucking’s ‘revolutionary tech and evolutionary pace’
The combination of weather conditions and traffic patterns in Arizona has made it a key geographical location for testing autonomous tech on the...
TKO Parkinson’s organizes event & programs to help fight the disease
Two organizations based in Louisville, Ky., plan fun and fitness-focused activities to help those fighting Parkinson’s Disease. TKO Flight Club is a foundation...
Federal Judge Strikes Down Rhode Island Truck Tolling Plan as Unconstitutional
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation had a truck tolling plan struck down recently by a federal judge who deemed the plan unconstitutional....
FMCSA wants input on extending its COVID emergency declaration
The COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit will expire on October 15. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for the public’s perspective...
