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How Trucking Companies are Coping with High Diesel Prices

Businesses across the manufacturing and logistics industry continue encountering challenges, from finding qualified employees to organizing their financial papers to match increased commodity prices. But the most problematic challenge that the industry is facing is the continuous rise in diesel costs in the past months. It is evident that a trucking company’s second greatest expense […]

CMV Fatalities up 54% Since 2011 According to FMCSA Report

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Industry Overview Statistics FMCSA Disperses Funds to States to Increase Inspections In response to the doubling of CMV fatalities since 2011, the Biden administration has elected to disperse an additional $463,000,000 in grants to states to reduce the number of commercial vehicles involved in accidents. “We are using resources available through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure […]

Update on Global Freight Shipping Trends

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With the majority of trucking companies operating in a state of uncertainty, there are a lot of questions about where the freight industry is and where it’s heading in 2022. It’s no secret that the freight industry is ever-evolving, with new technologies and changing shipping trends. The shift to online shopping and increased demand from […]

CDL Driver Hiring Efficiency Boosters

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Welcome to DOTReady’s blog where we share insight about the trucking industry. Including things like regulatory compliance, economic trends, and stories leading the public narrative in the logistics industry. When it comes to hiring drivers, the process you have for sourcing applications and qualifying records can make a world of difference later on. It’s important […]

CDL Driver Hiring In The United States

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When it comes to hiring commercial motor vehicle drivers, many companies are feeling the pinch. The truck driver shortage is a real issue in the United States, making it difficult for companies to find and process qualified drivers. When companies are filling driving positions, they should consider doing some research for the best resources that […]

Truckers Comment on FMCSA’s Speed Limiter Initiative, Saying it Will Spark Road Rage

Truckers comment against FMCSA’s speed limiter initiative, saying that it will spark road rage on the highways and do little to help with preventing accidents. The comment period opened on May, 4th and will continue to be open until June 3rd. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is looking to revise its regulations and planning […]