A celebration of truck driving to take place in Iowa
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
For more than 30 years, truckers form around the country have been gathering in Walcott, Iowa, to celebrate their way of life at the annual Truckers Jamboree, reports Land Line Magazine.
Suggested federal bill could save fleet owners thousands on safety equipment
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Trucker health and truck driving safety are key factors to ensuring the industry's reputation remains positive and strong.
New country-wide program aims to decrease air pollution by trucks
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
With millions of trucks hauling freight nationwide every day, this massive industry can pump pollution into the air at a dangerous pace.
Alternative fuel usage increasing at trucking company
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Fleet management businesses throughout the nation are increasingly aware of the importance of utilizing renewable energy for their trucks.
Trucking company invests in natural gas
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
An innovative trucking company is answering the call to find solutions for high fuel costs.
Canada working to restructure its driving restrictions for older motorists
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
The baby boomer generation is getting older, and more of them are on the roads than ever before, with numbers expected to double within the next ten years.
Trucking artwork recognized at annual contest
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Although a truck's exterior aesthetics may not be on the minds of drivers, many talented designers have put time and effort into some of the advertisements on the big rigs that haul freight nationwide.
Driving while using a cell phone is an unnecessary danger
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is a hazardous practice.
The freight weight debate
Monday, June 27th, 2011
How much a truck is legally allowed to haul can make the difference between big profits and a struggling business.
Survey shows majority of drivers support extra gas taxes
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Although an increase in taxes on fuel may cause some short term headaches, a recent national survey found that many drivers are in favor of additional taxes if the roads are well-maintained and other driving conditions are improved, reports Trucking Info.