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Running a box truck business comes with enough moving parts. Insurance shouldn’t be another stressful unknown on your list.
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Advancements in new clean diesel technology that has resulted in a transit buses with near zero emissions is being adopted
An analyst for Cass Freight Index reports that the U.S. freight market continues to enjoy solid growth in spite of
The average marginal cost per mile for truck drivers rose to $1.68 in 2013 from $1.63 in 2012, according to
Crumbling and congested U.S. roadways are driving up costs for U.S. manufacturers as late deliveries and unreliable transportation undermine hard-fought
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is mulling over the possibility of giving motor carriers regulatory flexibility or other
A year into construction of the new $3.9 billion Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, state officials have yet to


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







