Read More About 2026 Container Volume Predictions Truck issues loom as weaker ocean volumes de-stress container operations. U.S. port and rail ramp operations are running smoothly thanks to dropping container volumes, but logistics analysts warn that major disruptions may hit the market heading into 2026, according to [...]
Read More About Fuel Savings With the PorterFuel Card Porterfuel Cardholders are saving Big at the Pump November 2025 is proving that fuel savings still make a huge difference for fleets. The national average diesel price this month sits at $3.75 per gallon, but PorterFuel cardholders are [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
The average salary for a long-distance truck driver depends on many factors, including their experience level and training. If you're interested in pursuing a career in trucking or want to learn more about the average salary in this field, continue reading to see a breakdown of how much long-distance [...]