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2023 trucking industry challenges

Over 4,000 industry stakeholders surveyed this year to identify these challenges The economy, truck parking, fuel prices, driver shortage, and compensation are among the key issues in the trucking transport sector as it enters 2024. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveyed over 4,000 industry stakeholders this year to identify these challenges. Rebecca Brewster, President […]

The strangest insurance policies in the world: from abductions to people dying of laughter

Did you know that there is a policy that protects you in case you conceive an alien? Or that those abandoned at the altar have a backup? There are insurance agencies in the world and in the United States that are, to say the least, strange. Some fit into the most complex minds, but, surprisingly, […]

Bedtime: where truckers sleep and how they rest

Resting in a cabin can be somewhat uncomfortable; the key is to make the most of rest periods For long-haul truckers, sleep is a crucial part of the job. Driving while fatigued and sleepy not only jeopardizes their lives but also the lives of other drivers on the same roads. Sufficient rest helps prevent potential […]

Fentanyl Testing for Truck Drivers: how the test works and what’s known

The SAMHSA estimates that the inclusion process could take more than a year A federal drug advisory group has initiated the extensive process of adding fentanyl to the list of substances subject to drug testing for federal employees and truck drivers. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that the inclusion process […]

True perception of truckers in America

80% of Americans believe that truckers play a crucial role in the economy CloudTrucks Research conducted a survey to understand the true opinions of American citizens about truckers. The surveys were administered to 2,000 U.S. residents, categorizing responses by regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. The results were favorable for truck drivers, indicating that American […]

The Truck Parking Dilemma

It is evident that the truck parking problem persists throughout the United States. On Tuesday, December 5, the meeting of the National Truck Parking Coalition took place. During the gathering, transportation officials and stakeholders discussed recent developments in the field of truck parking. Transportation authorities shared the measures they have implemented to address the issue. […]

Winter driving wisdom: tips for safe trucking

Drive safely in extreme weather conditions, with these brief tips During winter, roads become hazardous. In states where snow and rain are abundant, it is necessary to drive with extra caution to avoid accidents. Even if you, as a truck driver, have the necessary experience to make good decisions and know when conditions are unsafe, […]

Deck your truck with Christmas harmony: Feng Shui tips

Achieve greater balance in your life and travels this Christmas Feng Shui is a technique with origins in ancient China that seeks to provide vital balance to individuals through the arrangement, decoration, and orientation of their spaces. For many people, Feng Shui has been beneficial, bringing balance and harmony to their lives. We are in […]

The Red Christmas Truck

Discover classic trucks that resemble the typical Christmas truck. If there’s a vehicle that reminds us of Christmas, it’s definitely the classic red truck carrying a Christmas tree in the midst of a snowstorm. This red Christmas truck appears in ornaments, cushion designs, wall decor, wrapping paper, and even in real life during Christmas parades […]

The Yellow Corp. auction names first winners

Yellow could raise over $2 billion after the auction of its terminals. Approximately a dozen transportation and real estate companies were named winners in the court-supervised auction, selling 75% of Yellow’s properties for an estimated total of $1.9 billion, as per a filing on Monday, December 4, in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. Yellow Corp, the […]