Stress is a normal part of life. But for truck drivers, things are much worse. Every day they have to deal with distracted drivers, strict deadlines, weather conditions, and sleep problems, etc. And at the end of such a rough working day, they can’t come home and spend time with their loved ones. They have..
The average net income in 2020 for owner-operators increased compared to 2019 2020 was not the best year. It brought us many challenges, and the main one was the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, owner-operator flatbed haulers saw annual income rise more than 10%, according to information based on ATBS client averages. Find all the information..
Forced dispatch is like a nightmare for every truck driver. Even if you have not encountered this in your career, you’ve definitely heard complaints from other drivers or read about it on the trucker forums. So what is it and is it possible to avoid it? What Is Forced Dispatch? It is a style of..
Trucking’s ZE future is closer than we think Battery-electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. In this regard, a lot of fleets are thinking about their future with alternative-powered vehicles. How long does it take to make the trucking industry completely zero-emissions (ZE)? And what problems will the fleets face? Know from this interesting..
As a truck driver, you must be prepared even for unexpected situations. These can be completely different issues, such as bad weather conditions (snowstorm, blizzard, tornado, flood, etc.), delays, lengthy traffic jams, problems with your truck (e.g. shattered windscreen, blown tires, brake failure, etc.), and much more. Therefore, if you don’t want to feel completely..
The Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the persistent shortage of truckers. This is why new ways of hiring and retaining drivers need to be found. At the same time, only 24% of workers in the trucking industry are women, and only 7% are female truck drivers. To recruit..