U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.2% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said. Container traffic rose 7.2% to 216,217 units, while trailers fell 9.6% to 33,101, the rail trade group said in its weekly report. Read Full Article Here

Many truckers have no idea how many rights they actually have, and often times never receive compensation that they deserve. This is not a complete shock, however, considering that many companies are not required to inform drivers of these rights. It is often up to the drivers themselves to seek out compensation when earned. Often [...]

This was the biggest quarter-to-quarter jump in seven years for those carriers with revenue below $30 million, and narrowed the traditional gap between churn rates for smaller carriers and larger ones, where driver turnover in the quarter moved to 90% from the past quarter’s 88%. Read Full Article Here

How to Choose a Driving School Choosing the right truck driving school is a very important decision, and will have an effect on your choice of jobs once you complete training. The first thing to decide, and most important factor I feel, is do you already have a driving job with a company lined up, [...]

The California Air Resources Board last week heard the research findings from six experts describing the potent and near-term contribution to climate change posed by black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons. The scientists also explained that reducing emissions of these short-lived global warming compounds would be a highly effective strategy to mitigate the impacts of climate [...]

Advice For Rookie Drivers Advice for Rookie Drivers If you are a new driver, getting through the first year or two can be incredibly challenging. Driving cross country in a big rig truck is no easy task. You are likely to end up lost, exhausted, stressed out or all three at the same time. However, [...]

Pros and Cons of Trucking When considering a career on the road, one of the most important aspects to consider is the fact that working as a truck driver is not for everybody. While there are several great reasons to become a truck driver, there are also several reasons why a person might not take [...]

NEW YORK  — The price of oil fell below $83 Friday on the prospect of weak economic growth with no immediate assistance from the U.S Federal Reserve. U.S. benchmark crude fell $1.93 to $82.89 per barrel in midday trading in New York. The last time oil closed below $83 was in early October of 2011. [...]