Read More About Renewable Diesel Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels Gain Momentum as Drop-In Diesel Alternatives A growing number of U.S. trucking fleets are adopting renewable diesel and biodiesel as drop-in, low-carbon alternatives to petroleum diesel—offering immediate emissions reductions without new equipment, infrastructure changes, or performance loss, [...]
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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How to Start Your Own Trucking Company in 2025 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 [...]
If you are or want to become an owner-operator, you’re in good company. The average owner-operator’s annual income ranges from $125,000 to $340,000. The United States transportation and material moving industry is expected to grow faster than average through 2032, with about 1.9 million openings yearly. However, an owner’s expenses may mean they operate within a small profit margin, limiting their earnings. [...]
If you're considering becoming a trucker, knowing what a pre-trip truck inspection is and how to complete the process correctly is essential. This inspection ensures you comply with federal commercial driving laws that exist to keep you and others safe. It is also a core proficiency evaluation on a [...]