Read More About the Toll Increase Approved By Illinois Lawmakers Illinois Lawmakers Approve 30% Toll Increase Illinois lawmakers have approved a controversial toll plan that will raise commercial truck tolls by 30% starting in 2027. The decision has sparked strong backlash from the state’s trucking industry. The [...]
Read More About the Final Escaped Research Monkey After Semi-Truck Crash Mississippi truck crash escaped monkey A Mississippi mother shot and killed the final escaped research monkey after a semi-truck crash near Heidelberg, Mississippi, released several animals into the wild. The October 28th crash involved a transport [...]
Read more about the Knight-Swift 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree Haul. The Knight-Swift 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree Haul Knight-Swift Transportation, North America’s largest full truckload carrier, has been selected to transport the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The Knight-Swift 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree haul kicks off the holiday [...]
Drive your business forward with fast funding, reliable cash flow, and dedicated support from Porter Freight Funding — best factoring company for carriers in the transportation industry. Why Truckers and Carriers Choose Porter Freight Funding If you’re looking for the best factoring company for truckers, carriers, or logistics [...]
Having loads to haul is what keeps your trucking business going. When you have difficulty finding loads to transport or are new to the field and don't have a network yet, your operations can suffer when you're stuck with downtime. You can avoid these pitfalls by employing some resourceful [...]
How to Start Your Own Trucking Company Starting a trucking company can be an intimidating business operation. But with help from trucking industry experts, it doesn’t need to be. Whether you have been a company truck driver with an established carrier or a new owner-operator, starting a trucking business [...]
The Department of Transportation (DoT) defines double brokering as the illegal act of creating a deal involving two or more licenses. These arrangements are common in the United States transportation industry. The DoT argues that at least 70% of the loads on the Load Board experience double brokering, which leads to [...]
How to Create a Trucking Business Plan A trucking business can be highly profitable, and it helps to have a solid business plan to guide you as you get started on your new venture. A trucking business plan enables you to assess your company's long-term profitability, obtain the proper licenses [...]
Auto-hauling is a specialized trucking niche that can be a profitable business for drivers who enjoy being on the road and want to earn more by transporting vehicles for dealerships, manufacturers, auctions, and individual customers. What Is Auto-Hauling? Auto-hauling refers to transporting cars and other vehicles from one location [...]
Learn what reefer fuel is, how it impacts refrigerated trucking costs, and tips to manage fuel efficiently for reefer fleets in Birmingham, AL and beyond.