Earlier this week, over 700 women and men attended Accelerate! Conference and Expo by Women in Trucking. The conference took place over three days in Dallas, Texas with some of the top women leaders in the transportation industry. The Women in Trucking Association is a non-profit organization with a mission encouraging the employment of women […]
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Energy is an industry that is talked about by many, but truly only understood by few. Whether we discuss emissions, ESG, tightening supply, carbon footprints/off-sets, or record high prices that hammer working class Americans, the simple, most efficient, and cleanest answer has all along been MORE PIPELINES! Under the Biden Administration, the Keystone XL pipeline […]
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The trucking industry has remained resilient throughout the pandemic, but one of the main issues that is constantly making headlines is the shortage of drivers. On November 5th a $1 trillion infrastructure package that includes reworking roads, bridges and a program that will bring younger drivers into the trucking industry was approved. The Developing Responsible […]
Read MoreThe Biden administration is implementing a vaccine mandate or weekly testing for businesses with at least 100 employees starting January 4, 2022. With the trucking industry and Republican lawmakers warning that the vaccine and testing mandates could further hamper the delivery of goods. The Biden administration excluded single cab truck drivers from this mandate, pushing […]
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OPEC+ concluded their meeting on Thursday with a continuation of their current schedule of adding 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) next month, dealing a blow to major oil-importing nations that hoped they would open the spigots. The cartel disregarded pressure from high-consuming nations who wanted to halt the oil price rally over fears of slowing […]
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This past Thursday, Congress once again postponed the vote for the $1 trillion bi-partisan infrastructure bill. This investment over the next 10 years will plan to rebuild bridges, roads, Power Grid’s, along with water and energy systems. This 2,700-page bill which was passed this summer has been postponed by House progressives who are focused more […]
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Many trucking businesses across the country have started to turn to fleet fuel card programs to keep their drivers gassed up while they’re on the road. These programs can be hugely beneficial no matter the size of your company or your fleet. But why should you consider working with one of the many fleet fuel […]
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In the transportation industry having the right insurance for your fleet is a pivotal aspect of running your company but has become increasingly costly in recent years. Rules on insurance are set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and require all commercial trucking companies to own liability insurance of $750,000. There are […]
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Faithful readers of our blog may remember April 2021 marking an all-time high for the average price of a used Class 8 truck. Price tags have only pushed higher over the summer, according to ACT Research. The average cost for a used Class 8 truck sold in September 2021 reached $66,258, a 15.4% increase since […]
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