Professional Trucker News

01/26/2023

Pushing for Younger drivers to be able to transport freight at ports.

Legislation that aims to allow young commercial drivers to transport freight from ports was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

01/25/2023

Cold weather battery tips ! When the ambient temperature is "0" your battery could lose up to 60% of its power. Regular battery maintenance is a necessity.

No-starts, freezing: it’s hardly an exaggeration to say that a dead battery is a death sentence for that truck’s uptime and productivity.

01/25/2023

Commercial diesel mechanics/technicians gear up for new Commercial truck technology.

SAN ANTONIO — As truck technologies and emissions systems continue to evolve and electric-powered trucks begin to hit the market, the knowledge and expertise required to service and maintain these vehicles is also shifting.

01/25/2023

Diesel prices on the rise once again.

The national average price for diesel reversed its trend and climbed 8 cents to $4.604 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Jan. 23.

01/25/2023

What you need to know about the weigh station. Always be prepared !

From weigh station procedures to potential fines, learn everything you need to know about weigh station rules.

01/25/2023

Get better traction in cold weather trucking

It’s not just snow and ice but cold temperatures in general that can have a significant impact on tire performance. Effective winter tire management leads to safer driving and longer tread life.

01/25/2023

Maintaining your Truck tires in winter conditions

it’s important for fleet managers to prepare for the change in weather by ensuring their commercial truck tires are optimized for seasonal safety.

01/25/2023

Driver pay trends for 2023

These are the five important driver pay trends that should be on every fleet and driver’s radar for 2023.

01/22/2023

Take care of your air system so the your brakes take care of you

It might not come as a surprise that fleets often overlook brake hoses and tubing that supply air to their trucks' brakes.

01/22/2023

Check out diesel prices today

01/22/2023

On Tuesday, four tractor-trailers collided on I-70 west of Denver.