For the dedicated drivers who transport our goods, safety is non-negotiable. So, to hold carriers accountable for their role in keeping our roads safe for both drivers and the general public, the FMCSA created the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program. Using data gathered from roadside inspections, crash reports, investigation results, and even vehicle registration…
Congress’ right to regulate interstate commerce is an old concept in the US. The Founding Fathers thought it so important that it was enshrined in the Constitution in what’s known as the Commerce Clause. Today, one of the ways the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) carries out the Commerce Clause is by giving trucking…
Have you heard of the “two-year rule”? It’s an unofficial policy many insurance markets have towards truckers dictating that they won’t provide insurance until a driver has at least two years of experience. This leaves new truck drivers in a difficult situation; how do you get insurance when you’re just starting out? In this article,…
The truck driver shortage is a real and pressing concern for the US economy. According to Statista, we’re currently in need of 80,500 more truck drivers than we have, and by 2030, it’s projected that we’ll be short a whopping 162,000 drivers. Many blame high turnover and low retention rates for this shortage, and on…
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Commodity Flow Survey (CFS), trucks transported 71.6% of all goods shipped in the United States in 2017 (the latest year statistics were available). Because of this, the recent spike in diesel fuel prices has had a major impact on the US economy. Many blame the record-breaking prices on the…
On Dec. 22, 2021, TuSimple completed the first-ever fully autonomous semi-truck trip on open roads without any human intervention. While the 80-mile run from Tucson to Phoenix Arizona only lasted 80 minutes, it marked a major milestone for the trucking industry, especially considering the current truck driver shortage. The Harvard Business Review found that there…
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