Breakaway Hitch Invention Could Save A Truck Driver’s Life
High winds storms bludgeon the sides of tractor-trailers with such force they can flip a rig with a trucker driver inside. When gusts spike above 70 mph, truckers…
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Canadian Outfit Moves to Texas, LGT Buys Jason Thomas Trucking, and Ryder Faces Takeover Bid
A Canadian fleet and logistics company announced a multi-million-dollar investment to establish a headquarters in San Angelo, Texas. Allen’s Transport Ltd, recently acquired a parcel and commercial building…
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Do U.S. Exporters Need U.S. Ships?
American agricultural exporters struggled to move goods and products from West Coast ports in 2021, and the crisis prompted a recent Maritime Day symposium called “Do U.S. Exporters…
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Taking A Truck Driving Job Can Offset Inflation For Blue Collar Americans
There’s a case to be made that the trucking industry and inflation are intricately intertwined. With a truck driver shortage hovering around 80,000, freight hauling professionals are in…
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Are Heightened Emissions Regulations Devaluing Older Sleeper Trucks?
A recent sleeper truck report indicates that late models are holding value better than older rigs. The sudden growing divide begs the question of whether heightened truck emission…
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5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Minimize Sting of Inflation
Inflation recently soared to a 41-year high, and diesel prices have increased every month during 2022, setting new records. There are few positive signs indicating inflation will retreat…
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