by DOTReady | Feb 21, 2023 | Industry Trends
The shortage of safe and accessible commercial truck parking across the United States is a growing safety concern. As truck traffic continues to increase, the demand for parking spaces is expected to exceed the supply of public and private facilities. This situation...
by DOTReady | Nov 14, 2022 | Industry Trends
The current average diesel price in the United States is $5.35 per gallon. Market analysts expect prices to stay above the current price until early 2023 when we could see a decline in price as per usual trends. One factor playing a role in the price predictions is...
by DOTReady | Nov 3, 2022 | Industry Trends
According to payroll data issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of trucking jobs decreased by 11,400 in September. Making it only the 3rd month since the pandemic that there were negative job posts. Seasonally adjusted Labor Department figures show that...
by DOTReady | Sep 12, 2022 | Industry Trends
Diesel typically represents the largest single category of spending for transportation businesses. As a transportation fuel, diesel provides various benefits: better efficiency, performance, and safety. While maintenance and repair are necessary costs, an increase in...
by DOTReady | Aug 19, 2022 | Guidance, Industry News, Industry Trends
Before we know if trucking companies can survive a freight recession, let’s break down the different types of freight carriers that commonly operate in the US.Trucking companies, also known as ‘motor carriers’ are responsible for transporting large...
by DOTReady | Aug 16, 2022 | Industry Trends
Diesel is undoubtedly a vital commodity for modern economies. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), diesel fuel consumption was around 1.11 billion barrels in 2021. This makes an average consumption of around 128 million gallons each day....