Tag: Truckers of America

Truck driver salaries: challenges, earnings, and expenses on the road

How much does a truck driver make? Over the years, truck driver wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of living. Life on the road comes with both its luxuries and sacrifices. For many, being a truck driver means embarking on adventures across different states, discovering new places, and enjoying the peace of […]

How many trucks are there in the U.S.?

With nearly three million units of semi-trucks registered in the country as of February 2025, freight trucks are a dominant force on the roads. If you’ve ever taken a road trip, it’s very likely that you’ve shared the road with a truck — or several — along the way. We often talk about the transportation […]

English requirement reinstated for truck drivers

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinforcing the law that requires all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. to be proficient in English. On April 28, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinforcing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires all commercial vehicle drivers in the United States to be proficient […]

Who wants to be a trucker? 45% of the U.S. consider it, but pay and challenges remain

A survey conducted by FinditParts revealed that nearly half of U.S. citizens have considered becoming truck drivers, if only one thing were different: the salary. A survey conducted by FinditParts revealed that nearly half of U.S. citizens have considered becoming truck drivers, if only one thing were different: the salary. The survey results showed that, […]

U.S. DOT tackles truck parking shortage with new funding

The USDOT stated that over $4.2 billion will be allocated to 44 projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced on October 21 a significant step toward addressing the shortage of truck parking by including several projects in its latest funding round under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This effort is part of […]

In brief: modernized testing regulations, California’s fuel law, and post-hurricane road reopenings

DOT proposes changes to drug and alcohol testing regulations, California targets new fuel price law, and roads begin to reopen after hurricanes. Modernizing drug and alcohol testing regulations in transportation The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed changes to its workplace drug and alcohol testing regulations, allowing the optional use of electronic signatures, forms, […]

Top challenges facing the trucking industry in 2024: carriers vs. drivers

The economy and parking remain the top challenges for the trucking sector this year. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its 20th annual report on the top issues in the trucking industry. This year’s list continues to include last year’s topics, such as the economy and tort reform, reflecting slower-than-expected changes. Respondents included 45% […]

U.S. voters to decide the future of transportation on November 5

U.S. citizens will have the opportunity to determine the future of local transportation. Elections in the United States are rapidly approaching. On November 5, citizens in several of the largest cities in the country will have the opportunity to determine the future of local transportation through their ballots. Among the cities voting are the following: […]

Return to congestion: the U.S. faces increasing traffic issues

A recent StreetLight Data report reveals that traffic congestion has worsened in nearly every metropolitan area in the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, vehicle traffic in the United States experienced a record decline due to stay-at-home orders and the rise of remote work. However, four years later, the situation has become alarming. The report from […]

Rising fraud in the transportation sector: insights from the TIA 2024 report

The report notes that all types of fraud in the industry are on the rise. A recent report from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) reveals a significant increase in the prevalence and costs of fraud in the sector. Titled “State of Fraud in the Industry 2024,” the report notes that all types of fraud in […]