Mexican Trucks in the US: Allow or Deny? |
There seems to be quite the controversy over this subject these days. Some feel we should allow trucks from Mexico to cross our borders with goods. Others, not so much. Those in favor of allowing t...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:18:00 GMT |
OTR Training: What to Bring |
Im sure there are many things that youd like to take with you during your over-the-road training. The truth is, theres not much room in those trucks when you try to stuff two people in there. But...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:56:00 GMT |
Make Your Truck Driving Dream a Reality |
Were you always fascinated with the size and power of a big rig? Did you ever dream of becoming a professional truck driver and traveling around the country? Well, now is a great time to turn that dre...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:45:00 GMT |
When Social Networking Met Truck Drivers |
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube&these are just a few ways todays professional truck drivers stay in touch with family and friends while out on the road. And, theyre all great ways to meet and g...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:11:00 GMT |
Retread Sales Rise During Slow Economy |
There are a few industries in this country that thrive during an economic downturn, and the tire retreading business is one of them. It seems that when the economy is in turmoil, more over-the-road t...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:17:00 GMT |
Selecting the Right Truck Driving School |
For anyone facing a career change which requires a formal training program, such as truck driving school, selecting a good school with job placement assistance is critical.
Its becoming a trend in t...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:46:00 GMT |
The American Economy&Growing? |
The Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, said that the American economy will probably start to grow towards the end of the year. Optimistic? Ummm&yes and no, I think. In his testimony to ...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:21:00 GMT |
Bankruptcy in the Trucking Industry Slows |
Compared to last year, the number of companies filing for bankruptcy in the trucking industry is starting to slow down a bit. During the first quarter of 2008, about 935 trucking carriers filed for ba...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:03:00 GMT |
Is the Trucking Industry on the Mend??? |
Maybe&but I think its a little too soon to tell. Ive always heard that in hard times, the trucking industry is one of the first to get hurt, but also one of the first head towards higher ground. The...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:25:00 GMT |
Lowest Turnover Rate in Trucking Industry History |
Since 1995, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been tracking the trucking industrys employment turnover rate. The highest rate ever recorded was 136% over 13 years ago, which essentially m...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 07:57:00 GMT |
