When someone mentions the term “Recruiting,” most folks wouldn’t associate marketing with it. Moreover, most people see the world of marketing and advertising as an annoying practice lacking any sense of boundaries. In the end though, marketing plays a vital role in selling products, promoting services, and even attracting professional drivers to the trucking industry….
Recently I received an e-mail asking me to explain the “very confusing” 11/14 hour truck driving rule. As you know, this is the rule which tells the driver how many hours he/she may work, when to break, how long to break, and how many hours of driving that he/she may drive during a 24-hour period….
Exploring Advances in Transportation Technology The logistics industry has always been a vital component of supply chains, ensuring that products and services are delivered efficiently and on time. Advances in technology are transforming the industry, with innovations in trucks, trucking, and the entire freight transportation system. Some of these emerging technologies include autonomous trucks, electric…
Truckers often dream of the day when they can purchase their own commercial truck and become independent contractors or better, owner-operators. However, commercial vehicles are not cheap, which is why many truckers continue to lease vehicles from their employers. In fact, trucks cost much more than their initial asking price, but the advantages to ownership…