Bill Would Let Younger Drivers Move Freight at Ports
The transportation industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, with ports serving as vital gateways for international trade. However, the industry has been facing a growing challenge in recent years—the shortage of qualified truck drivers. Recognizing the need for innovative solutions, lawmakers have proposed a new bill that could potentially address this issue. […]
Entry-Level Driver Training Registry Now Available
If you’re a trucking employer, you’ve no doubt already heard about the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule changes. These have been implemented by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and these new rules affect how a driver must go about obtaining commercial driver’s license (CDL) credentials. As part of the ELDT changes, training […]
Things to Know About Entry-Level Driver Training
The trucking industry offers plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Currently, trucking is experiencing an unprecedented shortage of drivers, and hiring the right people to fill vacancies is imperative to keeping the economy rolling. Providing training may seem simple enough on the surface, but there are several rules to follow if you want […]
Learning your engine’s lamp language
There are many different languages spoken across the planet, but non-verbal language is just as important as the spoken word. In fact, your truck even uses non-verbal communication to let you know how it’s doing. The question is: do you know how to listen? Although your truck communicates through sound and feel, it also uses […]
Used Truck Market Stays Strong in 2020
After increased depreciation between March and June of this year, the wholesale used truck market has seen rapid growth. High demand reduced supplies of used trucks, increasing retail prices. Market experts ranging from remarketing directors to pricing experts and Used Truck Association members attribute this to a combination of reduce new truck production and increased […]
