by Wendy MacPherson | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
SAN DIEGO — Trucking leaders discussed how potential changes to federal regulations and international trade policy may soon affect the industry during American Trucking Associations’ 86th annual Management Conference & Exhibition, held from Oct. 5-8. The event,...
by Wendy MacPherson | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
For the people who spend a lot of time on the road, fast food can easily become a main feature in their daily diet. While fast food is known for being extremely unhealthy and fattening, the restaurants are gradually starting to add more healthy options to their menus,...
by Wendy MacPherson | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Frank was back in the office after leave following his wife’s surgery, and every time he rose from his desk, he made an exaggerated step over some invisible object. “What’s going on, Frank?” He paused, after muttering to himself, at first oblivious to his peculiar...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Truck driver health is a topic that doesn’t receive enough attention, for the CDL driver. Life on the road for the CDL driver can become an all consuming lifestyle. Sadly, this lifestyle often reflects a lack of care for one’s own health. Truck drivers on average due...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Women are flocking to an industry you might not expect: trucking. According to the American Trucking Associations, there were 234,234 female truckers counted in 2018. That is a 68% increase since 2010. Part of the reason for the dramatic increase is equal pay for...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Insurance costs for many motor carriers have crept higher in recent years, particularly for commercial auto liability insurance. The trucking and insurance industry experts I’ve spoken with over the past few years cite several factors for the rise, including the...
