- Is "Uber" for Trucking Coming Because of the Driver Shortage?
2015-05-05
It may be well known that there is a driver shortage in the trucking industry. As a truck
driver, you know that not having enough drivers to deliver freight puts stress on you while
you're trying to get as much done as possible. Sometimes you're even doing the work of multiple
drivers in the same amount of time as one. On the Move Solutions (OMVS), a company who focuses
on developing cutting-edge technology in a variety of fields of business, might possibly have a
solution for this dilemma.
- A Rising TCI Gives New Hope to the
Trucking Industry
2012-10-05
The Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) of FTR rose to 5.8 in August, compared to 4.4 in July.
Since the beginning of 2011, despite a weakening economy, the TCI continued to hover in a mildly
positive zone.
- Saving Money by Choosing Where to Fill Up
With Diesel
2012-06-07
In a time when there is so much unemployment in the United States, the one section that not
only is going full blast and actually looking for employees is the trucking industry.
- Bill Introduced to Place More Tax on Diesel
Fuel
2012-04-26
As if the price of diesel, repairs, taxes, insurance, and other things a trucker must pay is
not high enough, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to increase the diesel
fuel tax rate 6.3 cents per gallon.
- LNG Trucks: What is the likely future of LNG
and trucks?
2012-02-24
Liquefied Natural Gas as an alternative fuel is all over the news right now, and several major
trucking companies are testing trucks and considering the switch to LNG. Truck drivers and
Trucking company owners seem to be divided on the issue.
- Many Trucking Companies Testing Natural Gas
Conversion
2012-01-31
The high price of diesel has many trucking companies looking for cheaper option when it comes
to fuel. There are many obstacles in the short-term, but companies such as Wal-Mart and United
Parcel Service are converting a small percentage of their vehicles to natural gas as a way to
test the feasibility of switching over their fleets completely.
- Save Fuel, Save Money
2011-12-23
The cost of fuel affects every driver's bottom line in the end, company driver and
owner-operator alike. While this is obvious for the owner-operator, company drivers receive fuel
bonuses that are tied to the fuel used during a set period, generally a quarter.
- FEDERAL TAXES and O-T-R & O-O TRUCKERS DEDUCTIONS LIST
2011-06-29
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- Trucking Insurance
2011-05-06
Today, we're taking a look at what happens when you have bought a truck for sale - arranging
trucking insurance: Sure, there are trucks for sale out there. You might even be able to secure
financing for one. But you have to make sure you're properly insured. Finding the right
commercial truck insurance can be tricky, but luckily there are a few tips you can follow to
keep you on the right path.
- Truck Technology
2011-01-09
Technology has affected our lives in so many different ways that we probably would smile with
nostalgia if confronted with a rig from 20 years ago. Developments have been fast and furious,
and while trucking is not considered a glam, sexy industry for technology, it has been at the
forefront of some ground-breaking developments.