SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — While opinions might be mixed about the recently-passed $45 billion capital plan, the bill brought some relief to one sector of the state’s transportation economy.
While trucking has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, more and more women are entering the field and graduating from CDL (commercial driver’s license) programs
What factors should a prospective CDL student consider before entering the trucking industry? What might he or she not know about the industry?
Learn how invoice factoring has evolved over centuries to become a mainstream funding option for truck company owners. Read on.
What is the work truck industry, and how does it tie into the US economy? This question was originally answered on Quora by Kathryn Schifferle.
The founder of a company that creates electric and hybrid powertrains for heavy trucks talks about building a business that challenges the status quo.
I love driving. From the day I got my driver’s license, every chance that came up I was offering “hop in, I’ll drive”, or ” who’s driving?…come on, I got …
In the search for a steady stream of new drivers, technicians, and office personnel, trucking, transportation and logistics companies are increasingly turning to the latest recruits: military veterans.
While the amendment could streamline interstate commerce, some industry groups argue it would create safety issues for drivers.
The U.S. trucking industry is facing a crisis: not enough truck drivers to keep up with demand. This shortage is causing a ripple effect for professionals across every industry who depend on shipping or receiving goods over land transportation. This, of course, impacts almost every industry, and publishing is no exception. Many publishers are facing …
Meet Transfix, a start-up that fashions itself "Uber for trucks."
The trucking industry is due for an overhaul. But will autonomous semi trucks and younger drivers be enough?
The trucking industry is in trouble, but companies can fix that by reaching out to women and millennials and shifting the industry's image.
What do truck drivers look for in a job? Find out.
Driver fatigue is a major cause of truck accidents. Why do these accidents happen in the first place? What options do accident survivors have?
Are you willing to invest in the new equipment? Trucking Industry Trends: Alternative Fuels
The combination of new technologies such as digitized supply chain, driverless trucks and robotic delivery hubs holds the capability to transform the trucking and logistics sector into an ecosystem of autonomous vehicles very soon.
Do you know what would happen if the truck driving industry went away? You may think it doesn't affect you but Glenn assures us that it does.
Today, the nationwide shortage of drivers and new regulations regarding work hours are delaying freight shipments. and preventing truckers from arriving to their destinations in a timely manner. Self-driving trucks with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is one propos
Truckers plan to expand capacity as freight demand rises by buying more trailers, survey shows
The construction industry has a labor shortage and a perception problem- but that does not mean that it cannot be attractive to young people joining the workforce.