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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #86

New Bill to Complete Highway Use Study This will be the first time a study like this has been completed since 1997. Called the Highway Cost Allocation Study Act of 2021, the bill will require conducting a survey on-road use. This research will provide an opportunity to build a stronger, safer, and more efficient system,..

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Variety jobs opportunities for CDL A truck drivers

When we start job searching as truckers, first of all, we think about local, regional, and OTR trucking job opportunities. But while the trucking industry is constantly complaining about driver shortage, it still can be tricky to find a good job. So there are several not so obvious ways to get hired with high pay…

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #85

How to get more miles per gallon According to the Energy Information Administration’s Summer Fuels Outlook, diesel prices could reach $2.96 a gallon this summer. So it’s time to think about the ways to get more miles per gallon. Here you can find several free fuel economy tips. And why it is important to keep..

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5 Things You Will Not Be Taught at CDL School

Training at CDL school lasts about 4 weeks. Its main goal is to ensure that you successfully pass the CDL exam and obtain your license. Therefore, you learn just basic things about trucking. But getting on the road, you are faced with challenges that the instructors did not prepare you for. And only real-world experience..

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #83

Class 8 trucks sales increased sharply in March, but will it continue in the future?  According to data received from ACT Research,  sales of Class 8 trucks increased by a whopping 43.1%: from 15,727 units in February to 22,512 in March. But unfortunately, this situation does not dispel predictions of production slowdowns due to parts..

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