Trucks powered by supercomputers: will they be safe? At least 31,000 people have been killed each year in U.S. motor vehicle crashes. Will the advent of autonomous vehicles increase or decrease this number? After all, such trucks can become our reality by the end of this decade. And this is one of the ways to solve…
For the second year, the world is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs. To a lesser extent, this situation negatively impacted the trucking industry as well. So what challenges have freight and logistics companies faced during this time? And what does the future hold for the cargo transportation…
The American Rescue Plan Act and what it means for truckers The cost of individual health insurance has become more affordable for the self-employed, including for owners of operators. This happened thanks to The American Rescue Plan Act. How to become a part of this program and save on your health insurance, read here. Spotted lanternfly quarantine…
Life on the road can be difficult in different aspects. And one of the advice truckers get to prevent stress and handle this lonely life is to start trucking with a dog or cat. But it's really important to choose a pet that suits your trucking lifestyle. And we have several tips for you. Trucking with…
$115 billion to modernize bridges and highways President Biden introduced a $2 trillion plan on Wednesday to overhaul and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure. Projected expenditure includes $115 billion to modernize the nation’s bridges, highways, and roads that are in the worst shape. You can find a closer look at this plan here and here. 2021 International Roadcheck…
While the trucking industry is increasingly suffering from a shortage of drivers, this does not affect the rates for the cargo. In 2020, truckers had to risk their health working in a COVID-19 pandemic, and their income only fell. A lot of them have complained that rates were so low they couldn't even afford the…
Legislation to relax HOS for ag and livestock haulers The question of making changes to the hours of service rules for livestock and agricultural commodities haulers is back on the agenda. The HAULS Act was initially introduced last year but failed to advance. Here you can learn more about this bill. New Kenworth T680 Next Gen truck Kenworth…
