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Will Autonomous Trucks Really Get Rid of Drivers?
If you search for the latest in autonomous trucks, you’ll find headlines like “Driverless Vehicles and the End of the Trucker,” “Will Technology Make Truck Drivers Obsolete in 10 Years?,” […]
Hot Weather Trucking: How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Extreme cold, extreme heat, extreme rain, extreme wind…any extreme weather condition can make for difficult driving conditions for the men and women who spend their days behind the wheel.Hot weather […]
Rising Oil Production in the U.S. Impacts Trucking
The U.S. Oil Boom. We aren’t talking about the 19th century when railroads were creating new ways to transport goods and oil was discovered as an additional fuel option- but […]
FMCSA Compliance Reviews: What They Are, What To Expect, and Recent Trends
If you’re employed by a freight carrier, either as a truck driver or in a “desk job” role, you’ve probably heard about Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance reviews. […]
Capacity: Challenges and Impacts
For asset-based companies and brokers alike, capacity and the spot market can have major impacts on rates and rate predictions for freight. As we’re nearing the end of Q1, it […]
Going Green: Trinity's Eco-Friendly Initiatives
The phrase “looking a little green around the edges” used to have a negative connotation, but for years “going green” has been something not only desirable for consumers and companies, […]
Shaping the Future: Autonomous Trucks
A little less than a year ago, we were talking about why the human touch isn’t dead, especially when it comes to customer service and freight shipping quotes. Technology exists […]
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Update
2017 has arrived and that means we are fast approaching the compliance deadlines for several laws, some that have been years in the making and could impact you and your […]
Winter Wonderland or Worry-Land? How Bad Weather Impacts Transportation
The Postal Service has no official motto, but there’s a phrase that has become a tribute to the job that works through all conditions. It states “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This can also be said of those in the trucking industry, since a severe weather day doesn’t necessarily mean a day off from work. While it’s not exactly an episode of “Ice Road Truckers” every time bad weather strikes; fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice can still have major impacts on the way you get the job done.