A decrease in registrations for the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has created speculation. As part of the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, drivers are not registering. The data comes from the 560,000 carriers including owner operators and single truck drivers. Of them 116,000 are registered with the Drug and Alcohol clearing house. This represents approximately 21% of the workforce. Dave Osiecki, President and CEO of Scopelitis Transportation Consultants had…

The trucking industry, as well as truck drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators, have been under a lot of stress over the past couple of years. The impact of COVID-19 has only worked against an already uphill battle for most of the road. While working long hours away from their families and loved ones who are also dealing with the issues of the global pandemic, truck driver awareness has been brought…

Today's crisis is nothing to laugh at. Many stores are closing and are in desperate need of supplies. This is where the trucking industry comes in. They provide the mainline for stores who are desperately running low on all manner of goods. With so many in need, truckers are the real MVP in terms of crisis aversion. Truck Drivers Own The Road With countless citizens staying inside due to the…

The trucking crisis has been afflicting the industry for a number of years. With the most recent one being one of the hardest hits yet, many are wondering if this will continue to snowball or will it flatten out? Skilled Drivers Are Leaving The die-hard trucking champs have started to think about what they are going to do when they hit the age of retirement. Well, this has happened drastically…

There is a list of steps you need to take before taking on the challenge of converting a van into your mobile dream home. You have the inside completely rebuilt. The engine and maintenance has been kept and in perfect condition. Now, you just need to insure it. Having Insurance on Your Van = Having Insurance on Your Home Insurance is a scary word. Most states require it (with the…

The trucking recession has yet to slow down. With 2020 here, many are wondering where the next generation of truck drivers are. New Truckers Aren't Filling the Gaps There are a number of reasons why the younger generations aren't eager to join the trucking industry. From long nights away from home to the dangers of the industry, many have now seen the appeal that many, in days past, have seen…

Mars 2020 is the new rover designed to explore the surface of the red planet. It is being developed by NASA's Mars exploration program and is destined for the red planet in 2020. It is expected to launch in July of 2020 and will touch down in Jezero Crater in February of 2021. The goal of the new rover is to explore signs of habitability on our closest neighboring planet.…

Due to the ever-increasing appetite of consumers for speed when it comes to shipping, retailers like Walmart, Target, and e-commerce titans like Amazon.com, are now offering free one-day day delivery. Moreover, some of these companies are even presenting a same-day option if you possess a premium membership. Speedy delivery is all well and good, but by offering this tight turnaround, retailers are putting tons of pressure on both suppliers and…

In order to improve safety on America’s roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a notice of suggested changes to hours of service by revising the current regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.  As a matter of fact, the proposal seeks to increase safety by giving the nation’s commercial drivers more flexibility while upholding the safety limits on driving time. Furthermore, FMCSA encourages…

It’s a fixture when you’re out driving on the highways. In fact, every time you witness it, it feels like a startling moment. You know what I’m talking about. Those dramatic clouds of sooty smoke shooting out from semis as they trudge up a hill or attempt a passing maneuver. In fact, sometimes these big rigs spew plumes of sooty smoke into the air for seemingly no reason at all.…