Why does the trucking industry need even more support than infrastructure? Certainly, building new bridges, roads, and railways is very important for the trucking industry. But that's not all. Because of the pandemic, the lack of drivers is the most pressing concern. This is why our industry needs Congress' support and passing required bills like a…
Additional winter truck parking to Interstate 80 The Wyoming DOT started work on additional winter truck parking and other safety improvements to Interstate 80. It is planned that this new parking will accommodate 100 trucks. The project will be completed in October 2022. Read more about this here. ATA's efforts to keep trucks moving throughout the national crisis The…
What is expedited trucking? Expedited freight is about the transportation of time-sensitive cargo. The main aim is to get this load from point A to point B as quickly as possible. So logistics plays a key role here; usually, truckers who ship such freight rarely or even don't stop along the way. Expedited trucking uses a…
Low oil prices and forecast for the future Since the start of the pandemic, the average retail price of diesel fuel in the country has fallen by 20%. And it has remained roughly the same range, from $ 2.38 to $ 2.42 per gallon; this is the lowest cost in a decade. But will this continue…
Eating healthy on the road can be challenging. Of course, it is much easier to take a hamburger or hot dog from a fast-food restaurant at a truck stop. Or buy chips and soda from a convenience store. This lifestyle leads to obesity and health problems like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol. Here are…
Hours of service Q&A What happens if you go over the three hours on the shorter break? Does it go toward your 14 hours? Does my 30-minute break still count against my 14 hours? Do short haulers still get one 16-hour day without taking a two-hour off-duty break? You will find answers to these and a…
People choose careers in the trucking industry because of different reasons. Some are quitting their jobs in offices to get the freedom of open roads and the spirit of adventure. Another - because of good money, quick training, or love for big rigs. And at some point, you are faced with a choice: become an…
