Diesel prices are rising again —with a reported surge of 10% in just the span of 6 weeks! According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price of Diesel in the U.S.A. has increased to $3.68 per gallon. Additionally, for carriers, each mile is growing more pricey. Although you can't control the increase in Diesel prices, you can instead control how your operation functions. This is where your…

The Unified Carrier Registration is one of the many major filings needed for truck drivers. The registration came after a federal law passed in 2005 that established a program for commercial vehicle operators. This program specifically applied to drivers who did interstate business and with the program, drivers had to pay an annual fee. This annual fee is the UCR registration fee. The fee amount varies as it is based…

On Halloween night, outside you can hear children screaming in fright, while ghoulish creatures roam the streets calling for tricks or treats. Well, maybe that is only sort of true. The children really are in costumes (some ghoulish, but others cute and silly) and they are the ones saying the classic words “trick or treat.” But we did this all begin? How did Halloween become Halloween as we know it…

As a truck driver, there are certain requirements in terms of permits and authorities that you need to operate your business. Depending on certain aspects of your business, different filings are required. The factors that determine what filings you need in order to have all proper permits and authorities range from things such as vehicle weight, what cargo is carried, and where you operate to name a few. One authority…

During the annual "Brake Safety Day," inspectors in 47 areas across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico checked nearly 5,000 vehicles in one day. This event is part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) efforts to ensure commercial vehicles are safe on the road, focusing specifically on brake systems. The inspections are unannounced each spring, and the exact date was kept secret this year. However, it was later revealed that…

Cargado shared on Monday that it has received $6.8 million in funding to help it grow its team and improve its product. This money, called seed funding, comes from investors who believe in Cargado's potential. Primary Venture Partners led this funding round, with others like Ironspring Ventures, Zenda Capital, Wischoff Ventures, Proeza Ventures, and a new investor called RyderVentures also chipping in. Earlier, in January, Cargado got $3 million in…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced significant updates to its registration system during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. They acknowledged that their current system had fallen behind and had allowed widespread fraud to occur. The FMCSA promised to completely revamp their verification processes and enhance the overall user experience. One major change involves doing away with MC numbers and relying solely on USDOT numbers as the…

In the Senate, there's a three-year package that is set to include various benefits for trucking companies big and small. The U.S. House of Representatives themselves had it passed with strong bipartisan support. Additionally, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, that had been approved for within the House by an actual vote of 357 - 70, on January 31st, which could allow accelerated depreciation for…

It's a new year! And with the new year being ushered in, 2024 is definitely a chance for owner-operators and large carriers alike to start anew with the practices that come through with the various hoops and hurdles that the California Air Resources Board puts in front of them, as according to the Clean Truck Check Program. Beginning on April 1st, truck owners are going to need to submit to…

In California, the California Air Resources Board has a new regulation, known as the "Advanced Clean Fleets" regulation. Such a deadline as aggressive as the one they are laying down is supposed to visit. The usage of electric-powered Class 8 trucks spawn from the ports in California. Of course the aggressive deadline is necessary for fleets that use trucks operating in and out of the applicable ports. CARB mandates, from…