Tag: Trucking Industry

INFOGRAPHIC: WalMart Is a Retail Gargantua

Take a look at how truckers may have saved WalMart millions in just days by stepping up in place of rail freight during tense union negotiations.

Survey: Mobile Phone Use for Truckers

This August 2011 survey by uShip found there was a growth of nearly 3/5ths in mobile phone use by truckers in their daily business operations.

FMCSA’s Mexican Pilot Program – Origins & Guidelines

Supporters of FMCSA's Mexican Pilot Program say it benefits consumers in both nations by lowering transportation costs. Critics say it's an unnecessary outsourcing of American jobs. Who's right?

Mobile Computing Accessories for Truckers

Truck drivers are finding more often these days that a multi-tasking machine like a laptop or smartphone is irreplaceable when going over the road. CDL Life has a look at some price-smart mobile computing accessories for your tractor trailer.

The Pre-Trip Inspection Nov. 28 – Dec. 3

The Pre-Trip Inspection is your place for transportation industry news that effects you. Check back before you go and stay in the know.

Everyday Truckers Who are Heroes

Why do truckers never make the news as working class heroes? Read why this long haul trucker won a prestigious award and a $10,000 prize.

Power Inverters Truck Drivers Can Use

Power inverters allow truck drivers to use computers, DVD players and cooking appliances on the road. Which one do you need?

Ducks Who Truck and the Men Who Team With Them

Every once and a while a story shows up in my email that is just too good to keep to myself, this is one of the stories.

Wind Energy Won’t Move Forward without Truckers

Between 2000 and 2010, the total number of kilowatt hours produced by wind energy in the US rose more than 1483%. These incredible numbers may stall if trucker needs aren't met.

The Pre-Trip Inspection Nov 21 – 26

November 21 trucking and transportation industry issues; budget battles, highway and bridge safety plans, state elections, FMCSA rulings and more...

Audio Programs: What Should Go in Your Truck?

Days on the road can be long and boring if you drive by yourself. What are the best free and subscription based audio services you can get to pass the time?

Find Out How to Kill Yourself With Caffeine

The big misconception about caffeine is that it's a good antidote to drowsiness and can effectively stave off sleep. The fact is, the stimulating effects of caffeine wear out pretty quickly.

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