Preventable Accidents Connor Dzion was a blooming honor student in his freshman year of college. The 18-year-old was beginning the adult phase of his life when he was killed in a preventable accident. Connor was in his first two weeks of college when his life was taken by two drivers who should not have been […]
Pandemic’s Impact on FEMA Relief After Hurricane Ida Hurricanes are something that many Southerners fear. Hurricane’s perils are not only about torrential rain and frightening winds, but about being at home without power for weeks at a time. The trucking industry plays a significant role in disaster relief due to our experience with past storms […]
What Do Truckers Bring to the Table? Everything. Stop for just a moment and look all around you. What do you see? Truckers that need some love so please thank a trucker today! Maybe you are sitting at your desk. You see your computer, mouse, a framed family picture, and steaming hot coffee. Or maybe, […]
$1 Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Bill The 1 Trillion Dollar Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 were passed in the Senate last week. Members support the bill on either party line. Before being approved by the President, the infrastructure bill will be sent to the House of Representatives for another vote. This bill is […]
Building Your Team Against a Nuclear Verdict You have likely heard the term safety culture from experts in the transportation industry, as well as from advisors, insurers, lawyers, and others. What is a safety culture though, and why is it so important to the transportation industry? Safety culture is more than analyzing data and getting […]
USA Truck’s Award-Winning Solution Congratulations to USA Truck, which is enjoying the spotlight for its 2021 Innovator of the Year award! Commercial Carrier Journal named USA Truck the winner in recognition of their powerful new load planning software. It empowers their drivers to choose their loads. “It took courage to challenge the status quo, challenge […]
Top 5 Dangerous US Highways There are hundreds of television shows, movies, and songs that boast the life of truck drivers. These forms of entertainment always portray the freedom of the open road and just how cool it is to be a trucker. Jerry Reed made it look pretty fun in Smokey and the Bandit. […]
Truckers Parking Nightmares As usual, the top concern for carriers is the ongoing driver shortage. Others admitted concerns about CSA, rising insurance costs, and driver retention. The principal problem for drivers, however, is the truckers parking. Our very own Craig Hart and Mark Rhea welcomed Anthony Petitte, CEO, and Founder of Truck Park, in a […]
Your rig is up for any task you throw at it and never backs down. You expect it to handle long hauls without bogging down, all while keeping you and your cargo safe & secure. With the economy coming back, it is critical to delivering needed items. Getting more freight delivered benefits the whole value […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration gives emergency relief from hours-of-service regulations again. This is for East coast carriers involved in refined petroleum supply chains. Colonial Pipeline experienced a cyber-attack. They have extensive operations across many states. The declaration helps all drivers and motor carriers operating in the affected region. It gives them a more […]
