With the stark divide between domestic oil production and rising tensions internationally, oil prices have skyrocketed to new heights that haven’t been seen in quite some time. In the 80s, the USA saw a fuel shortage that caused staggered fuel availability and increased price. This time around, a lack of domestic production and a failure…
Read more The Trucking Industry In Turmoil Over COVID-19 Strike
A major headline in the news the past couple of days is the intense trucker standoff between federal governments and drivers over COVID -19 regulations. The United States and Canada are seeing thousands of truckers refuse to work due to the harsh regulations imposed by the government on vaccinations and testing. This standoff is affecting…
Read more The Causes of The Trucker Shortage In America
The COVID-19 has accelerated the truck driver shortage immensely in the United States. Worries of a driver shortage have been a popular topic in recent years within the shipping industry. A driver shortage poses huge impacts to the economy and the way companies conduct business. There are many factors that are contributing to the shortage…
Read more Overnight Travel In Winter Hazards
Truck drivers are no strangers to having long shifts and strange schedules as a part of their jobs. Some drivers have trips that last all day long while others drive throughout the nighttime. With winter finally arriving, overnight travel for truckers becomes more of a hassle due to poor road conditions and harsh weather. This…
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