If you are a long-haul or commercial trucker, you are probably very familiar with the expression, “driver fatigue.” It is even likely that you have battled driver fatigue at some point during your career. Driver fatigue is due to physical or mental exhaustion from being on the road. It is not just being tired from […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to commemorate two significant women who played major roles in shaping the logistics industry for women – Luella Bates and Lillie Elizabeth McGee Drennan. These two broke social norms and became the first ever women truck drivers in a male dominated field. Luella Bates Luella Bates began […]
It seems like a simple answer, but with a shortage on drivers throughout the entire logistics industry a lot of people are asking this question. Some people might not even think to ask this question. Mike Rowe, the host from the tv show “Dirty Jobs” identifies this problem as the skills gap. Thousands of well-paying […]
As the economy continues to positively progress, it’s a good time to become a transportation broker. However, freight will always need to be shipped, regardless of the economy’s health. Transportation brokers act as the middlemen between shippers and authorized motor carriers. They are the critical connection between the freight system and national transportation. Transportation brokers […]
Truck driving can be dangerous. Not all motorists on the road are aware of how their maneuvers impact drivers, and driving a truck can be exhausting. There’s many tips to keep in mind while driving—here are 15 tips for truck drivers. Leave enough space for the vehicle driving in front of you. Tailgating puts you […]
In the upcoming years, the face of transportation and truck drivers will have transformed. But drivers aren’t getting any younger, and new drivers aren’t getting behind the wheel. It’s becoming harder and harder to recruit young drivers. Companies must find innovative, interesting ways to appeal to tomorrow’s drivers. While millennials want stability in a position […]