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7 Tips for Starting a Trucking Company

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Are you a trucker who is looking to start your own trucking business? If so, you’re in luck. If you love driving and logistics, starting a trucking company could be the perfect next step. With over 70% of all freight in the United States moving through trucks every day—there is still an immense demand for […]

Fluctuating Truck Driver Availability Trends

There is a saying in the trucking industry that says “If your wheels aren’t turning you ain’t earning”. Trucker employment numbers should be growing with the rise in demand, however, the declining landscape has employers concerned about the future of the industry. Washington is eliminating hiring barriers while some employers are ready to provide up […]

5 Ways Technology Is Improving the Trucking Industry

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The trucking industry has improved on many different fronts in the past few years. In the first year of the pandemic, most companies began using online systems to manage their operations, freight volumes climbed higher than ever, and for a while, diesel prices were low. But today, with the pandemic being in a constant state […]

Diesel Prices are Declining After Hitting a Record High

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The United States has seen an upward trend in Diesel prices for quite some time now. A single gallon of diesel fuel commanded an average of $5.11 in March which was an increase of $1 over the previous month making it the highest average price in years. However, the up-and-down roller coaster ride came to […]

Investments Coming to America’s Infrastructure

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The largest infrastructure bill in American history, dubbed the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” aims to improve transportation and logistics infrastructure around the country. Mainly focused on creating jobs that will be unionized, the budgets will have a life span of 5 years with the hopes of creating a long-term developmental improvement to the nation’s productive capacity. […]

Advanced Construction Zone Navigation Capabilities Available in Self Driving Vehicles

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“Whether we’re hauling goods for FedEx or preparing to take passengers to the airport, we’re seeing our technology evolve into a valuable product, and that’s exciting,” -Chris Urmson, CEO at Aurora One of the leading autonomous truck makers, Aurora Innovation, has began testing their trucks on a route that runs between Fort Worth and El […]