Tag: trucking industry

Truck driver stress impacting road safety

68% of truck drivers say that work stress negatively affects their performance. A report published in February by the fleet management platform Geotab has highlighted the need for the transportation industry to provide more support to truck drivers on mental health and work-related stress issues. The study, titled “The ripple effects of driver stress on […]

February employment shows decline in road transportation jobs

Compared to February 2024, trucking employment has decreased by more than 15,000 jobs. The road transportation jobs were impacted in February due to seasonal declines and tariff changes. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that nearly 2,000 jobs were lost in the road transportation sector in February, with the possibility of […]

Trucks through the decades: the journey of U.S. trucks

From the 19th century to the 2010s, let’s retrace the path that trucks have traced throughout U.S. history. On National Retro Day, we take a look at the history of road transportation in the U.S., remembering the beginnings of trucks and following their technological progress and labor development over more than a century. From the […]

Retro truckers: 6 things they did in the old days

From CB radio to GPS, a nostalgic look at the evolution of trucking. It is said that the golden age of trucks took place in the 1970s, a period when truck drivers were portrayed as rebels, laying the foundations for the industry we know today. During the 1980s and 1990s, modernity began to gradually make […]

Challenges in truck parking: why truckers don’t use parking apps

The negative reaction to these apps is not only due to the technology itself but also to the lack of complete information provided by them. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published a study titled “Assessment of Truck Parking Capacity Utilization to Determine the Feasibility and Benefits of Truck Parking Management Platforms.” This […]

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, […]

Pets and trucking: the ultimate guide to road trippin’ with your pet

Five general measures that will help you travel the road with your four-legged best friend. On February 20th, National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated, a special date to show the affection we feel for our four-legged companions. For truck drivers, whose work can be solitary, having a pet as a companion during their travels […]

In brief: new tariffs and bill to end electric vehicle mandate

25% tariffs on autos, tech, and pharma, third-party litigation reform in six states, and the end of New York congestion fees. 25% tariffs on imports of automobiles, technology, and pharmaceuticals President Donald Trump announced the potential imposition of a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that these tariffs could […]

Driver’s safety: the increased risks on the road

86% of drivers confirm that traffic accidents have risen in the last five years. Geotab, in collaboration with Endeavor Business Intelligence (USA) and the Angus Reid Forum, has published a study that highlights the urgent need to support driver well-being and road safety in road transport. The report reveals the challenges faced by commercial drivers, […]

ATRI reveals top truck bottlenecks in the U.S.

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 14th annual list of the most congested highways and truck bottlenecks in the United States. The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 14th annual list of the most congested highways and truck bottlenecks in the United States. Some highways from the 2024 list remain, while others […]