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There is much truth in that adage, “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” Ships and planes transport products around the world, but the last stage in the journey to their final destination is frequently via truck. This is true not only of products reaching store shelves, but the transportation of raw materials to factories at the start of the manufacturing process. In the U.S alone, more than 80 percent of all communities rely on trucks for the delivery of food, fuel, clothing and medicine.

Amazon Freight Partner Program Eases Entry Into the Trucking Industry
The Amazon Freight Partner (AFP) program is revolutionizing the trucking industry by lowering barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs, allowing them to… Read More
The Road Ahead: Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) Market to Surpass USD 220 Billion by 2032
The global logistics and transportation landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of this transformation is the… Read More
Trucking and Intermodal Industry: Navigating Demand and Capacity Challenges
In recent months, the trucking industry has seen a complex interplay of demand and capacity dynamics. A recent FreightWaves article… Read More
Truckload Spot Rates Surge Amid Peak Season
The truckload dry-van market is witnessing a robust response to the peak season, with the National Truckload Index (NTI) reaching… Read More
Clean Fleet Revolution or Gamble? California’s Bold Move and the Future of Transportation
On April 28, 2023, California authorities approved a regulation to phase out sales of medium- and heavy-duty combustion-engine trucks by… Read More
Cross-Border US-Mexico Trucking Traffic is at Record Highs
Cross-border trucking traffic between the US and Mexico registered a new record high in September. Ahead of the November presidential… Read More
Trucking Industry Shows Slight Progress, but a Full Recovery Remains Distant
After 27 consecutive months of declines, the average cost of moving goods by truck is set to rise by 0.2%… Read More
Ergonomic Support For Truck Fleets
For millions of people in the U.S., truck driving is a viable career that provides plenty of rewards. The job… Read More
Georgia Ports Celebrates Truckers, Highlights Industry Efficiency and Investments
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is honoring truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, recognizing their vital role in… Read More
Class 6 Trucks Market is Projected to Surpass $29.6 Bn by 2032
The class 6 trucks market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $16.1 Billion to… Read More
Embracing Inclusivity and Diversity to Solve Labor Shortage in the Trucking Industry
Who’s behind the long-haul wheel? Probably not a woman, a person of color, someone under the age of 40, or… Read More
The Road Ahead: Top States for Truckers in 2024
The health of the trucking industry spells the sustenance of supply chains and, literally, the movement of global trade. As… Read More
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