During the pandemic, a truck driver had the pick of the litter for a CDL driving job. Trucking companies would hire anyone with a pulse. Post-pandemic, though, prospects are a bit more slim. Like any job, you can't expect freight companies to hand you a position on a platter. You have to earn it. There's no [...]
There were over two million trucking jobs in 2021, with a projected 4% growth by 2031. It is also simple to make a career switch to become a truck driver with minimal requirements like a commercial driver's license (CDL) and a high school diploma. However, if you have experience, finding established trucking companies to work for [...]
In the United States, around 72% of freight is moved by trucks. If your business is looking for the most efficient way to transport goods, carrier freight services are for you. Choosing the right freight delivery team can significantly impact your business and its profits. There are a multitude of options; however, you won't benefit [...]
If you're just getting started as a trucker, you might be thinking, "What does a truck driving career look like?" It's brighter than you might think! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 4% increase in the employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers from 2021 to 2031. This rate of growth is roughly [...]
Truckers move 72% of the U.S. economy's goods, but there isn't just one type of truckload carrier. There are several trucking services that offer specialized transportation for heavy materials and door-to-door deliveries. That's why it's important to research the best delivery format for your business before hiring a trucking service. Depending on the delivery size, [...]
Did you know that there are now 3.5 million truck drivers in America? Truck drivers are in high demand, and the job can be quite lucrative. But that doesn't mean that all applicants to truck driving jobs automatically get hired. It pays to know what to expect during the hiring process and how to make [...]
Did you know that over 75% of consumers desire same-day shipping options? The high demand for same-day delivery can’t be overstated. However, there is a gap, as many businesses still can’t meet these expectations. This is where hotshot trucks emerge as a beneficial solution. Hotshot trucking offers transportation for time-sensitive goods using smaller, more agile [...]
On average, a commercial truck covers over 45,000 miles per year. That's almost twice the distance around the Earth's equator. Yet, as impressive as this figure may be, it's merely a snapshot of the massive role freight companies play in our everyday lives. Understanding the workings of freight companies can seem daunting. However, if your [...]
Every day, the transportation system in the United States is responsible for moving around 50 million tons of freight, with a value of more than $53 billion. These statistics highlight the immense importance and value that freight companies have for the national economy. If you are planning to transport cargo, it's essential that you partner [...]
Transporting heavy freight from one area to the next presents all sorts of challenges. Oftentimes, these challenges can be difficult to combat on one's own. Many times, however, they can be combatted with the help of hot shot trucks. Wondering what a hot shot truck is? Curious about how shot delivery and its many advantages? [...]
