August 2011 News Archive

Modern technology continually simplifies the tasks that truckers need to accomplish every day while on the road.

Truckers' cabins are not always very pretty places.

Some Alaskan truckers have the important task of transporting natural gas supplies throughout the massive state to areas that are sometimes difficult to reach.

Trucks do not have to be covered in streamers to stand out during a parade.

For seven days in September, the efforts of truckers will be honored during the National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

The current state of the trucking industry leaves companies reaching out to find potential drivers for jobs, due to the increase in freight demand, reports The Texas Tribune.

Trucking equipment companies are consistently looking to develop greener and more efficient big rigs by designing new features and models for freight hauling vehicles.

Despite the uncertainly of the U.S. economy, the trucking industry has been maintaining a steady upwards pace in business and experts predict freight demand will rise in the near future, reports Fleet Owner.

Many individuals involved in the trucking industry are curious about what the future holds for drivers and owners in the business of hauling freight.

While truckers throughout the country must adhere to federal and state regulations of how much freight may be hauled and at what times these trips can take place, on occasion these laws are put aside due to emergencies.