In a post COVID-19 United States, many industries are still left licking their wounds dealt by the nationwide shutdowns and lockouts enacted to limit the spread of the Coronavirus in 2020. Chief among those industries impacted is the trucking industry. Many trucking companies across the United States are still experiencing difficulties in their acquisition and […]
Read MoreVaccine Mandates Cause Protests and Blockades at Crucial Border Points Between US and Canada
There have been blockades at 3 crucial border points between the US and Canada for nearly a week due to protests regarding the vaccine mandates in Canada. While two of them, one at Coutts and one at Emerson have dispersed, one remains at Ambassador Bridge bordering Detroit and Ontario. According to CNN Business, the US’s […]
Read MorePreparing for the Winter Months in Trucking
Since March of 2020, truck drivers have been recognized as crucial frontline workers. As we continue to work our way through this on-going global pandemic and an increase in online shopping, truck drivers will still need to get products to their destinations on time. Winter storms can slow this process, affecting road and driving conditions. […]
Read MoreDigitization is Key to Progress in the Trucking Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of change over the past 18 months when it comes to how most industries are ran. Many companies have had to reevaluate the way they do business and assess what changes need to be made to still be standing in a post pandemic economy. The trucking industry is […]
Read MoreSupply Chain Backed Up Until 2022
As more and more Americans are getting vaccinated and things start to get back to normal, the recovery of supply chain will be a long and daunting process with many expecting it to last into 2022 in some industries.
Read MoreAverage Price for Used Class 8 Trucks Reaches All-Time High Amidst Surge in Demand for All Used Vehicles
According to ACT Research, the average price for a Class 8 truck sold in April 2021 rose to $57,431, an all-time high. The increase in price is especially stark when compared to the pandemic-low of $38,242 a year earlier. What is causing these previously unseen price tags for 16+ ton trucks? A few grams of […]
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