Retrofitting Your Vehicle for Clean Trucking
This week on our Big Rig Banter podcast, we interviewed Rachel Muncrief, the Program Director for heavy-duty vehicles at the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT). The council’s mission is to enhance the environmental performance and energy efficiency of transportation vehicles in order to improve public health and combat climate change. During the episode, we discuss how retrofitting your vehicle as a truck driver can...
Mobile Apps for Truck Drivers
Living life on the road can be taxing, especially for those just starting out in the trucking industry. However, in today’s digital world, there are tons of mobile apps for truck drivers that could make life on the road just a little bit simpler. Whether it’s a weather app, or an app to track gas prices, there is something out there for every single one of your trucking needs! Here are some of our favorite mobile apps for...
How Can the Trucking Industry Go Green?
In the ever-changing world we live in, the trucking industry could also be changing… for the better! So, how can the trucking industry go green? Green trucking initiatives are growing increasingly popular. Much of this popularity is because of the Federal Phase 2, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards that the federal government is updating and revising. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic...
Shifting Forward: Trucking Trends for 2019
This year will end strong for the transportation industry, but can truck drivers expect to see the same growth in 2019? First, let’s take a look back. 2018 was booming – the economy is healthy and there are more and more trucks on the road. Most truckers have finally transitioned to the new electronic logging devices. Driver salaries are slowly climbing to where they need to be. Looking ahead, industry experts are predicting a...
Trucking Under the Sun: Solar Panels for Trucks
Solar panels for trucks? You might be surprised to learn that solar panel technology is rapidly entering into this industry. Solar panels for trucks are becoming increasingly discussed and utilized by trucking companies. Solar technology is becoming a worthwhile and smart choice for many trucking companies. Keep reading to learn more about trucking with solar panels as well as some of the benefits that come along with this investment....
Autonomous Trucking Companies to Know in 2018
The future is closer than we may think, especially when it comes to trucking. Numerous autonomous trucking companies have made great strides in their plans to transform the trucking industry. Whether or not this is a good thing is something that’s up for debate among drivers, who fear losing their trucking jobs. Without taking any sides, let’s look at the major players in the autonomous trucking industry. Autonomous...