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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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Lower costs for natural gas-powered highway tractors compared to diesel could make it more profitable for trucking companies to look
A study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that
Peloton Technology of Menlo Park, California recently demonstrated its Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications and driver assistance technology designed to solve the
Across the United States, flashing your headlights at another vehicle can mean different things. For some it is a way
The winter of 2013-14 was one of the coldest on record and dropped the 10th largest snow cover on the
With fuel efficiency continuing to be a critical element in trucking, industry giant Mack Trucks says its’ focus is 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