Despite an overall reduction in demand, the trucking industry continues to grow. Last month, trucking companies expanded their payrolls and added 1,300 jobs. Since this time last year, roughly 11,000 jobs have been added to the trucking industry. Hiring truckers...

Since 2010, the number of women truckers has increased by 68 percent. As of last year, the total number of women drivers in the trucking industry rested at 234,234. So what is drawing such an influx of women truckers to...

A few months ago, we reported that there were motions to open up trucking opportunities to help 18- to 20-year-olds launch careers hauling shipments across state lines. Recently, the Department of Transportation rolled out a website that will help younger...

As more states move towards marijuana legislation, industry professionals are trying to figure out how to adapt to the new social landscape. The trucking industry, in particular, is faced with new challenges in states that have already legalized marijuana where...

Technology is fully integrated into the trucking industry. From electronic logging devices to cybersecurity, blockchain tracking on shipments, and larger logistics systems, technology is unavoidable. Everyone, from the individual driver up to large supply chain organizations, uses technology that seems...

As with many sectors of the economy, the last few months of the year are critical for trucking companies. The revenue generated from October until the end of January allows trucking companies to make plans for 2020 or to reinvest...

Most trucking companies are not thrilled at the prospect of paying business taxes, but getting saddled with IRS liabilities is even worse. IRS liabilities can place a huge strain on revenue, cash flow, and the ability to maintain operations. What...

Millennials are entering the trucking industry in greater numbers; this will create an even wider age divide between older truckers, fleet owners, and new hires. But as much as millennials have been stereotyped on social media and in the press,...

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