Utah: The Crossroads Of The West
Utah (UT), the "Beehive State," is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including five national parks, and its unique history as the site of the Mormon settlement and the first…
Trucking Industry Outlook: May 2025
The U.S. trucking industry is pushing through 2025 with resilience, innovation, and caution. While freight demand remains steady, evolving regulations, rising costs, and workforce challenges continue to shape the road…
Navigating New Jersey’s New $1.5M Insurance Rule: What Truckers Need to Know
The trucking world never stops moving - and neither do the regulations that shape it. One of the most impactful recent changes is coming out of New Jersey, where a…
New Guidance to Enforce English Proficiency Requirement for Truckers
AUSTIN, TX – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today (May 20) signed a new order at a trucking industry event in Austin to strengthen enforcement of English language requirements for…
What Every OTR Driver Needs to Pack Before a Trip
Long-haul (OTR) truckers spending 2–3 weeks on the road need to be well-prepared for comfort, safety, hygiene, and efficiency. Here’s a comprehensive checklist of essentials every OTR driver should have:…
What Is a Fuel Surcharge and How It’s Calculated
What Is a Fuel Surcharge? A fuel surcharge is an extra fee added to freight rates to help cover the fluctuating cost of diesel fuel. It helps trucking companies and independent drivers offset…
Top 7 Places to Get Audiobooks
Whether you're out on the open road or parked for a well-deserved break, audiobooks are a great way to make your time more enjoyable. For truck drivers, audiobooks are one of…
Best Cellular Plans for Truckers in 2025
Hauling coast to coast? You need reliable, unlimited internet that won’t break the bank. We compared the top 3 U.S. carriers for 1–2 line unlimited plans to help truck drivers…
Local WA: Prepare For SR 18 Closure At I-90 Bridges: May 15 – 21
Closure rescheduled to May 29 - June 4 SR 18 closure details: From 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15, through 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, traffic will not be allowed on…
How to Get Power Only Loads
"Power only" loads, sometimes referred to as bobtail (though technically bobtail means a tractor without a trailer), involve a truck tractor hauling a trailer provided by the shipper or broker. These are…