The trucking industry is the core of transportation of goods across the United States and beyond. While investing in these monster-sized vehicles can be lucrative in the long-run, they can cost a pretty penny upfront. The average yearly cost of operating a truck is currently set at around $180,000 according to The Truck Driving Institute. The great debate of “buying … Read More
Rhode Island would be first state to impose carbon tax; trucking industry braces for higher costs
A bill currently under consideration by the Rhode Island legislature would make the Ocean State the first to impose a “carbon tax” on fossil fuel production. This is important news for the trucking industry because if enacted as written it means gasoline and diesel fuel producers will be hit with a new tax which will be passed along one way … Read More
Trucking companies (or companies that just use trucks): Make the most of your industry associations
Strength in numbers. The power of a team. A built-in support system. No matter the size of your fleet, if you use trucks in any capacity, joining an industry association is a smart idea for your business. From big rig haulers to landscapers with a couple of light duty box trucks, the trucking industry has particular needs and a host … Read More
Trucking Risk Insights: Top 10 Vehicle Violations – 2016
Top 10 Vehicle Violations—2016 A roadside inspection is an examination of individual commercial motor vehicles and drivers by a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) inspector to determine compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and/or Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). Serious violations result in the issuance of driver or vehicle out of service (OOS) orders. These violations must … Read More
Trucking P&C Pro-File Newsletter – February 2017
New Study Links Multiple Health Conditions to Preventable Crashes It can be extremely difficult for commercial truck drivers to stay healthy on the job. Drivers often work long hours without rest, stay seated all day and don’t have access to exercise or nutritious meals. However, a new study conducted by the University of Utah School of Medicine found that drivers … Read More
High blood pressure — A hidden danger for your truck drivers
If you’re running a logistics business or division, you know how important it is to have reliable and healthy truck drivers. Although most health conditions are easy to diagnose and treat, there’s one in particular that’s tricky to spot — High blood pressure. That’s because high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) often doesn’t show any symptoms, and that’s a … Read More
Live and Drive Safely: 6 Essential Ways Truckers Can Stay Healthy
Trucking doesn’t lend itself to healthy lifestyles. You’re cramped into a small space, miles from home and familiar places. It’s easy to chow down a Twinkie because it’s quick or sip a triple-sugar coffee to stay awake. However, your health is the most important thing you have. Here are a few ways you can stay healthy on the road. 1. … Read More
Spring Hazards: Worker Safety During Warmer Weather
Spring signifies the end of winter and a season of new beginnings. It ushers in budding trees, blooming flowers and warmer temperatures. It can also bring with it quickly changing conditions and hazards that employers and workers need to be aware of and prepare for to ensure safety. While, overall, workplaces are safer today, many people are still seriously injured … Read More
Disruption Ahead: The Brave New World of Self-Driving Cars
Like it or not, self-driving cars are coming. A rapid increase in the use of “autonomous automobiles,” as industry savants prefer to call them, is seen by many as a foregone conclusion. Following the early lead of Google, which has been developing the concept for over six years, virtually every carmaker in the U.S. market is working on some version of … Read More