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How the Supply Chain Problem Will Affect the Holiday Season
Recently, multiple U.S. ports, which move around 70% of all U.S. trade, have reported record-breaking backlogs that have caused widespread shipping delays across the country. Responsible for approximately half of all U.S. imports, the Southern California ports suffer...
6 Tips for Starting Your Own Trucking Business
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? How about starting your own trucking business? If you answered yes, you are in luck because there’s never been a better time to get started. As the popularity of online shopping rises and the world’s shipping...
How Does Prop. 22 Affect App-Based Drivers?
Rideshare Employees vs Independent Contractors In November of 2020, California passed Proposition 22, an initiative that would allow certain rideshare and delivery companies to classify their drivers as independent contractors. The statute overruled California's...
How to Identify When a Clutch is Failing
5 Signs of a Bad Clutch For heavy-duty trucks, the clutch plays a crucial role in the rig’s full functionality. The mechanical piece acts as the link between your engine, transmission, and driveshaft and allows drivers to shift between gears while hauling freight. The...
Q&A: Trucking Expert Talks Inventory Shortage
What began as whispers of a potential vehicle shortage quickly became a leading source of concern for fleet owners and operators. This looming threat of operations being forced to shut down over inevitable repairs and mishaps or a lack of vehicles to move freight is...
How to Keep Your Truck on the Road
The Importance of Semi-Truck Repair Loans Recently, the trucking market has taken a nosedive due to the severe vehicle and parts shortage that has been wreaking havoc since 2020. With the current inventory not meeting industry demands, the market for these vehicles...
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
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Top 10 Truck Driving Jobs
Take a moment and think, what is one industry that has been behind the success of every other business in the world? That’s right, the trucking industry. There’s no denying that the profession of trucking has and continues to be one of the largest contributors...
How to Save on Diesel Emissions Repair Costs
In 2005, diesel engine manufacturers weren’t entirely sure how to attain the EPA’s future emissions regulations and standards. Ultimately, they were faced with having to think on their feet and start inventing new parts and systems if they planned on staying in...
How to Retain Your Top Drivers During a Shortage
This past year came with several challenges and transformed the shipping industry in more ways than one. Since July, truckload rates are up 40-50% and rising due to retailers’ attempts to restock their inventory to meet the heightened demand. With these businesses...
