Fuel prices are falling That affect good on truckers, because they spend thousands of dollars for fuel. The national diesel average is $5.268 per gallon as prices have declined for five straight weeks. Recession concerns continue to dictate the market by lowering demand, and the price of crude continues to slide. Prices are trending downward […]
Truckers are on the road at all times of the day, in all conditions. They know that the first step in a safe journey is paying complete attention to their surroundings. What should truckers do when they spot an emergency? Here is advice for fleet managers to share with their drivers. Step 1: Take […]
Transportation officials in two states have announced travel bans for some vehicles ahead of a major winter weather storm. Starting on Wednesday February 2 through Thursday February 3 all triple tractor-trailers all doubles high-profile steel haulers high-profile oversize permit loads are not permitted on the Indiana Toll Road.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has established a strategic partnership with the Colorado Motor Carriers Association to inform and educate in-state and intra-state trucking companies and drivers of the challenges of driving in Colorado’s mountains, what to beware of, and to remember SLOW, STEADY, and SAFE FOR THE LONG HAUL.
By staying on top of market developments, fleets can make adjustments to help keep their operations running profitably.Here are some things to watch:
The holiday season has officially begun, with America’s truck drivers navigating “the worst supply chain crisis since World War II,” operating across the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, and sharing the roadways with up to 4 million more passenger vehicles this Thanksgiving week compared to 2020.
While semiconductor shortages continue to separate Class 8 tractor production from demand, and trailer supply chain challenges present limited capacity. Strong freight rates resulted in overall stable market conditions.
27% of truck drivers averaged six hours or less of sleep during a 24-hour period. Full disclosure, this compares to 30% of working adults so in theory not a significantly higher percentage. However, driving a truck is a physically taxing job—maybe less so now than in the past, but still, it is very demanding.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds the truckers to check their calendars for a big upcoming tax due date. The time limit to file and pay the Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return (Form 2290) is on the 31st of August for heavy vehicles used on the road in July 2021. Anyone who registers a heavy […]
A brand new Bluetooth sensor was released on July 20th which allows the truck drivers to virtually pair a tractor and trailer more efficiently. The ORBCOMM Tractor ID is the latest innovation in ORBCOMM’s smart truck solutions. The Tractor ID is installed on trucks and trailers and enables tractor-to-trailer pairing presumably improving driver and operational […]