Although it’s the second most common profession in the country, truck driving has also been rated as one of the riskiest. In addition to the thousands of accidents involving trucks each year, drivers are subject to a high level of occupational stress. Deconstructing the Stressors of America’s Truckers The....
Continue reading...We live in a world of instant gratification—one world where Americans are always searching for ways to make shopping faster than before. For example, you can now make purchases with your smartphone just by scanning your fingerprint. This instant checkout works well in many cases, but when it....
Continue reading...Most modern cars have a speed limiter. This electronic device monitors the engine conditions and prevents the vehicle from accelerating any harder. In some cases, these tools actually remove power from the car and cause it to slow down. Although they’re not closely regulated in the United States, they’re....
Continue reading...Freight brokers are a vital part of our trucking industry. These experts serve as liaisons between carriers and customers, helping arrange deals that keep our commerce running smoothly. Building connections is the most important part of the job. It creates a steady web of services benefitting everyone....
Continue reading...The holiday season is still a ways off, but people are already thinking about packages. With packages comes trucking. Whether they order gifts from brick-and-mortar stores or online, customers still depend on truckers to drive their treasures over long distances in time for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.....
Continue reading...Truck driving is the second biggest career in the United States. There are more than 3.5 million professionals behind the wheel of these large vehicles. Add that with the 5.2 million other related careers (such as freight loading), and you’ve got the biggest industry in America. Unfulfilled Potential....
Continue reading...Attending a conference can be an incredible learning experience, no matter what industry you’re in. Experts come together from all over the country to trade information and come up with new strategies. Just about anyone can benefit, from new hires seeking training to long-time workers in need of a....
Continue reading...The advancement of technology aims to do one thing: make our lives more efficient. Science has helped eliminate errors and vastly increase production speeds in countless industries. As it turns out, the trucking field could be the next to see big changes in the name of progress. Inventions on the Horizon Plenty....
Continue reading...On September 1, Daimler released the designs for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia. Production on the truck will start in early 2017. Until then, motor carriers and drivers can explore the specifications for this new, aerodynamic semi-truck. Here are some of the top features that industry professionals....
Continue reading...Near the end of August, Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy. The company is South Korea’s largest shipper and accounts for 3% of the global shipping market share. Carriers, brokers, and other shipping industry companies must now consider the effects of Hanjin’s bankruptcy on the global supply chain. The....
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