Resources and insights

janet • 01 Dec 2025

Hazmat Endorsement & Certification

INTRODUCTION Hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation remains one of the most essential, complex, and...

janet • 28 Nov 2025

State Permitting in Trucking

INTRODUCTION State permitting sits at the center of modern trucking operations, influencing everything...

janet • 26 Nov 2025

IFTA Fuel Tax Filing & Permits

INTRODUCTION Navigating the complex world of fuel tax compliance can feel like a...

janet • 25 Nov 2025

IRP / IFTA / Apportioned Plates

INTRODUCTIONThe North American trucking industry operates within one of the most complex regulatory...

janet • 24 Nov 2025

ELD Compliance & Hours-Of-Service (HOS) Auditing In 2025

INTRODUCTIONThe trucking and logistics industry in 2025 stands at a pivotal moment in...

janet • 21 Nov 2025

Driver Qualification File (DQF) Management

Driver Qualification File (DQF) management is one of the most essential compliance responsibilities...

janet • 20 Nov 2025

FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration

IntroductionThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has become...

janet • 19 Nov 2025

The Role and Impact of Drug & Alcohol Consortiums (C/TPAs) in Trucking

INTRODUCTION The Drug & Alcohol Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPA) has become one of the...

janet • 18 Nov 2025

BOC-3 Process Agents

Core Definition & PurposeThe BOC-3 (Blanket Designation of Process Agents) is a mandatory...

janet • 17 Nov 2025

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

IntroductionThe Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program is a federal initiative managed by the...

janet • 14 Nov 2025

Operating Authority: A Comprehensive Guide for Carriers, Brokers, and Industry Stakeholders

IntroductionOperating Authority is one of the most essential regulatory requirements for businesses engaged...

janet • 13 Nov 2025

FMCSA / DOT Registration & Updates

IntroductionBeginning in 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will implement a...

janet • 12 Nov 2025

Life After Driving: The Forgotten Financial and Identity Crisis

You’ve spent your whole life on the road — the hum of the...

janet • 11 Nov 2025

The Succession Cliff: Who Will Lead Our Fleets Tomorrow?

The trucking industry is heading straight toward a critical challenge called the succession...

janet • 10 Nov 2025

The Loneliness Epidemic Confronting the Long-Haul Life

Behind every big rig is a real person—someone’s parent, child, friend, or partner—carrying...

janet • 07 Nov 2025

Mental Health on the Road: The Crisis We’re Still Ignoring

The Open Road — And the Hidden Weight Behind the WheelWhen we think...

janet • 06 Nov 2025

The Driver of 2030: Tech-Savvy, Data-Literate & In Demand

The road ahead for trucking is transforming rapidly due to environmental pressures, infrastructure...

janet • 05 Nov 2025

Diesel Is (Still) King — But What Comes Next?

Diesel Still Rules the RoadDiesel remains the dominant power fueling the highways. Almost...

janet • 04 Nov 2025

The Truck Parking Crisis: A Safety and Logistics Time Bomb

Truck drivers—who deliver everything from food to medicine to the goods we rely...

janet • 03 Nov 2025

Carbon-Aware Routing: Freight Meets Climate Science

What Is Carbon-Aware Routing?Traditional freight routing finds the fastest or shortest route to...

janet • 31 Oct 2025

The Unseen Toll of Supply Chain Reshoring on Trucking

Welcome back to our Week 2 exploration of the quiet yet powerful forces...

janet • 30 Oct 2025

How Compliance Fatigue Is Draining Fleet Resources

Running a busy trucking fleet sounds straightforward: trucks moving along highways, drivers keeping...

janet • 29 Oct 2025

The Cost of Cross-Border Complexity: Navigating the Invisible Wall Squeezing North American Trucking Fleets

North America's trucking industry is the backbone of economic lifeblood, moving billions of...

janet • 28 Oct 2025

Regulatory Flip-Flops: The Electric Truck Mandate Backpedal

California, once a national leader in pushing for zero-emission freight trucks, has made...

janet • 27 Oct 2025

The Insurance Squeeze No One Wants to Talk About

Welcome back to our deep dive into the less-visible forces threatening the trucking...