The American Trucking Associations says there are 33.8 million commercial trucks registered in the United States for business purposes alone. Another 3.68 million Class 8 trucks are also operating at any given time. As you can see, from California... (Read More)
A 2003 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that flat tires and tire blowouts were responsible for over 78,000 crashes and over 10,000 injuries. With summer days away, many American families are preparing to hit the... (Read More)
When we aren't busy building our premier trucking business, you can find us roaring down the highways on the back of a Harley-Davidson. Now, that summer is here it also means the 78th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is right around the corner. To... (Read More)
America's trucking businesses are facing a driver shortage of epic proportions. In fact, according to an NPR report from January, the industry currently needs to hire approximately 900,000 new truckers just to keep up with the current demand. As... (Read More)
Summer will be here in just a few weeks and with it three months of long, sunny days and cross-country excursions. While working the summer season is one of the best parts about being a trucker, the weather and warm conditions present a number of... (Read More)
America's economy revolves around the trucking industry. 70% of goods are shipped via long-haul truck and there are approximately 15.5 million commercial trucks on the road today.
While the contributions of the industry are great, all of those... (Read More)
If you spend any time on the interstate, you're used to seeing semi trucks of all shapes and sizes, but have you ever really thought about where those drivers were going? While you might think they're all destined for a big box retailer in some... (Read More)
Driving a truck is one of the best professions around. You see new parts of the country on a daily basis, you're never stuck sitting in a cubicle, and if you're passionate about the work, you can make a comfortable living. However, it also can take... (Read More)
It's no secret that truck drivers are needed. In the last decade, it's been harder to drum up interest in the career. Part of the problem is that many young people see it as antiquated and sure to succumb to automation. But that opinion is based on... (Read More)
It's no secret that back in the day, Harley-Davidson was considered one of the coolest brands on the planet. The bikes were coveted by young and old, men and women, rich and poor. The brand capitalized on America's romance with the open road and... (Read More)