With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in sight, there’s still a lot of resistance from drivers. Still, many companies have started to install the devices, introducing them into their fleets slowly to spread out the cost, learn what they will mean to the way they operate, and get drivers accustomed to working with ELDs. Overdrive magazine recently ran a 7-part series by a veteran driver (pseudonym Wes Memphis) who was chosen by his company to make the transition from paper to electronic logs. His week-by-week assessment offers valuable information to fleet managers, dispatchers and drivers about what they can expect.

Not only are detention fees pricey on their own, the extra time drivers spend waiting around adds up to be a huge cost to them personally. In a survey conducted by DAT, 54% of the 257 carriers and owner-operators revealed they wait an average of 3 to 4 hours every time to get loaded or unloaded. What is causing these excessive detention times and how are they effecting drivers?

As an owner operator, you not only deal with the driving aspects of the job, but you are also in charge of all the business aspects as well. It’s no longer just about driving; it’s about thinking like a businessperson and making decisions that will hopefully yield more profit for yourself. It’s also important to make sure that you are taking care of yourself and your family, which means having adequate health coverage.

As the transition to mandated Driver e-Logs draws closer for the U.S. Trucking Industry, attention has increasingly shifted to both required equipment and the time needed to get up and running to ensure reliable tracking when the compliance date hits.

Driver attrition is at an all time high. Companies are trying everything from pay increases to redoubled hiring, but the number of drivers, or lack thereof, continues to increase. With companies facing turn over rates from 90% to 106% it begs the question ‘what can be done to increase retention and recruit new drivers’?

We are all probably in agreement that the most important thing a truck needs to operate is a driver. You can fill it up with fuel, give it new tires, and change the oil, but without a driver, that truck won’t be going anywhere. Independent Truckers Group is joining the savings family to ensure that we keep the health of our drivers a priority.

As a very well-known name in the trucking industry, TA and Petro recently made an announcement to many company executives as well as to some of its loyal followers at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show. With hundreds of people crowded around the TA-Petro booth, it was revealed that TA Truck Service, Petro: Lube, RoadSquad™, RoadSquadConnect®, RoadSquad OnSite® and eShop® will be coming together under the single brand umbrella of "TA TRUCK SERVICE".

With another year in the books, 2015 proved to be a monumental year for the trucking industry. For starters, the annual U.S. trucking revenue topped $700 billion for the first time. This can be attributed to increased demand and higher rates, offset by lower fuel prices. While the average pay for long-haul truckers increased compared to 2013, the industry is still plagued with a driver shortage of roughly 48,000 drivers.

Change can be hard sometimes, but it's not always a bad thing. In fact, sometimes it's down right exciting! We are thrilled to bring you even more great ways to save with TA and Petro. In addition to the recent fuel increase on TA and Petro gallons, beginning September 1, 2015, FTS Plus+ members can now save on PM/DOT services and RoadSquad Connect breakdown services.

Healthy eating and exercise are some of the hottest topics of discussion for people today. We know how hard it can be to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but this becomes especially difficult when constantly on the go. You may be surprised to find that with some minor changes to your routine, you can really improve your health and have more energy during the day.