September 2011 News Archive

Accidents on the road can occur in a number of different ways, from fender benders due to inclement weather or a full crash because of intoxicated driving.

Although many states in the south are experiencing high unemployment rates, several trucking companies are calling for more qualified drivers that are needed in the industry.

Truckers who haul freight through the state of Maine and up into Canada can drive again, thanks to temporary bridges that have opened along some of the state's highways, Bloomberg Businessweek reports.

Trucking on the open road is not just for the boys. Many women are involved in this industry and do an exemplary job in hauling the nation's important freight to and from destinations across the country.

Recently, Texas has been experiencing some hardships due to the dry weather that is harming many of the stateÂ’s local crops.

Even if an experienced truck driver has undergone extensive CDL training or has taken various compliance training for truck drivers courses, utilizing innovative technology can still be beneficial to stay protected while navigating the nation's highways.

During Labor Day weekend, the nation's highways become especially congested with vacation travelers and truck drivers who are keeping up with consumer demands by hauling extra freight.

Although the job market still seems unsteady across the country, the trucking industry is continuing to enjoy a boom in demand for freight hauling opportunities.

As the trucking industry evolves and more companies are in need of drivers, truckers have the benefit of being able to choose which businesses are top-notch and which they would like to be employed by in the future.