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How Much Does Box Truck Insurance Cost? A Complete Guide for 2025 (Written for Box Truck Owners by NITIC)
Running a box truck business comes with enough moving parts. Insurance shouldn’t be another stressful unknown on your list.
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For decades, trucking has provided big-rig driver Frank Mora and his family a decent living. He doesn’t expect that will
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is getting serious about alternative fuels. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced the
Elaine Chao of Kentucky, who was Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush, was named to be the next
China is gearing up to overhaul its road delivery with fleets of self-driving long-haul trucks, according to a piece in
The Trump administration looks to offer the trucking business some badly needed road and infrastructure projects, but the industry will
Big trucking companies have spent the second half of the year shrinking their fleets in hopes of changing an imbalance


Penn sociologist deconstructs America’s trucking industry
In his new book “The Big Rig: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream,” Steve Viscelli, a lecturer


ATA report reflects major investment in safety
The trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety annually according to a landmark report released by American


Trucking and travel plaza industry leaders announce parking initiative
Trucking and travel plaza leaders recently announced a new highway safety initiative to help professional drivers find available truck


Trucking industry, unions clash over driver classification in New Jersey
The trucking industry has won a round in an ongoing bout with labor unions over whether truck drivers at


Trucker profits fall on weak demand
Three of the largest U.S. trucking companies reported a drop in profits as demand for freight-hauling services slumped, according


Congestion on US highways costing trucking industry
Traffic congestion on US highways added nearly $50 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2014, according


FMCSA, FRA to host public listening sessions on obstructive sleep apnea
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will host three public listening sessions


Port trucking company files for bankruptcy protection
LOS ANGELES—One of Southern California’s largest port trucking companies has filed for bankruptcy after losing several legal battles with


Mexican trucking industry being hit hard by thieves
Cargo theft in the United States may be worrisome, with an average of more than two incidents per day


Oil industry downturn puts brakes on Oklahoma trucking industry
OKLAHOMA CITY —Low oil prices are taking a toll on Oklahoma trucking companies, according to a report on television


UPS expands natural gas coverage
UPS recently announced plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new






