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Running a box truck business comes with enough moving parts. Insurance shouldn’t be another stressful unknown on your list. Understanding


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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Walmart, Peterbilt, ROUSH, Great Dane and Capstone Turbine were among the innovators who unveiled new technology at the recent Mid-American
In addition to new technology and business practices unveiled at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, the trucking
With an abundant supply of natural gas, many U.S. trucking companies are looking at alternative fuels to power their trucks.
United Parcel Service (UPS) is making the move to propane to fuel its fleet of delivery vehicles in selected markets.
Ryder System, one of America’s leading trucking firms, has partnered with non-profit Women in Trucking to improve working conditions for
Officials from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently criticized President Obama’s proposed 2015 budget because it favors rail and intermodal


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







