As of press time, the national average price of gasoline is $4.01 a gallon, up 45% from $2.76 a year ago, according to the AAA, when pandemic lockdowns were in the process of being lifted and vaccines became readily available, once again opening up the United States to regular fuel consumption. Diesel is $4.53, up 51% from $2.99 this time last year. Gas prices are believed to continue in an upward trend, thanks in-part to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to kbb.com. ...

There is no doubt that fuel prices are the current hot topic. Everyone is feeling the higher prices at the pump. Gas prices in some areas have reached record high levels, the same is true for diesel fuel. At least with cars, a gallon of gas can take you farther than a gallon of diesel can in a truck....

Why do so many people go through the process of getting their CDL and then quit in the first year?...

Once you've proved the other driver was liable for your damages, you move to the second step. You have to prove the amount of damages to your rig and other related losses. Be sure to claim everything including downtime, diminished value and out of pocket expenses....

Diesel prices across the United States hit an all-time high during the week ending March 7, and prospects of any immediate relief at the pump are grim, as the Biden Administration announced additional sanctions on Russian energy imports after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. "The decision today is not without cost here at home," Biden said. "Putin's war is already hurting American families at the gas pump.... I'm going to do everything I can to minimize Putin's price hik...

In just over one week, one man changed the world. One man made a decision that affected our whole way of thinking. One man, single-handedly got all of our attention. If anyone out there does not believe that one person can make a difference, look to the Russian leader who did just that… in under two weeks....

Well, safe to say the past couple of years have been strange, so what's in store for Owner Operators and Truck Insurance in 2022?...

Using your downtime effectively is an important key to both managing and maximizing your ability to stay ready when that next load offer comes from your favorite dispatcher. Like most of us, it’s probably very easy to slip into an old habit or routine that can be time-killing and counterproductive. So, here are some suggestions of what can be done with your time as you prepare for the next trip. Meal PrepIn today’s society, especially in a greater health-conscious setting...

A budding partnership took root on March 1st, when the U.S. Department of Labor combined forces with American Trucking Associations (ATA) to usher in an apprenticeship program that could alter the course of the ongoing driver shortage in America. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh formally established and introduced ATA as an officially registered apprenticeship sponsor on the first day of the month. Such a move signifies the country’s i...

Fuel stops tout their reward programs that are tethered to how much fuel you buy at their location....