News & Notes
Thursday, 12 January 2023 11:26
If you work as a truck driver or plan to enter the industry, you’ll want to consider how to file your taxes. Tax obligations depend on your current employment status. Owner Operators will have to file differently than company truck drivers. Staying on top of your tax requirements will help…
Thursday, 15 December 2022 15:22
Trucking companies have seen some challenges in the last year, but the industry has proven resilient. Despite increases in fuel prices and supply-chain disruptions, staffing needs have risen. According to the American Trucking Associations, as of 2022, more than 800,000 long-haul trucking jobs are currently available. Trucking opportunities will only surge,…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 13:56
Every eleven minutes, someone in the United States loses their life to suicide. Mental health issues are a national emergency. The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is an easy-to-remember and easy-to-use hotline connecting people with mental health professionals. 988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. It’s live as of…
Monday, 11 July 2022 12:27
You likely already know that high blood pressure can be a cause of serious health risks among other issues. Many may ask, "Can you get a commercial driver's license (CDL) with high blood pressure?" The answer may vary, but your CDL could be at risk. If you need a little…
Thursday, 07 July 2022 09:55
August marks the trucking industry’s observance of Brake Safety Awareness. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) hosts Brake Safety Week from August 21-27, 2022. The initiative promotes motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement, and education across North America. Brake systems and brake adjustments are the most cited violations during roadside inspections,…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 11:02
Veteran truckers are fully aware of the high standards that employers hold over commercial vehicle operators. The expectations are that professional truck drivers will demonstrate the utmost care in terms of safety and following the rules of the road. Both veteran CDL holders and those just beginning a high-paying career…
Thursday, 30 June 2022 09:07
Fuel prices are at unprecedented highs. The national average of regular unleaded gas was over $5.00 per gallon for the first time ever on June 14, 2022, per AAA. Diesel reached its most expensive price in history on June 19, 2022, at $5.82 per gallon. The average cost of fuel…
Friday, 17 June 2022 15:17
CAN TRUCK DRIVERS CARRY GUNS? Gun laws in the United States have long been a hotly debated topic. Attention to the issue has intensified recently after a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX left 19 children and two teachers dead. Truck drivers and the trucking industry at large…
Friday, 22 April 2022 11:19
When you pursue a career in trucking, one of the first decisions you'll have to make is whether you want to work in long haul or short haul trucking. So what's the difference? Short haul trucking jobs involve shorter trips – within about a 150-mile radius – whereas long haul…
Monday, 04 April 2022 15:31
No one uses more fuel than truck drivers and trucking companies. Truckers are watching on the front lines as prices at the pump rise drastically. Increasing gas prices hurt everyone, but they have an especially devastating effect on the trucking industry. The ripple effect is pronounced. The cost to move…
