Spend some cash now on your truck or fleet now and save money later. Smart tips from Truck It Smart.

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Take part in a survey highlighting in the biggest issues in the trucking industry.

The American Transportation Research Institute is conducting their annual survey focused on critical issues in the trucking industry.

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It’s time for another great trucking show! We love the opportunity to meet our customers and make new friends. We are bringing our guest LA Rookie from the Discovery Channel Show World’s Toughest Trucker. The Truck It Smart booth is #21071 close to the Pride & Polish area. Visit our booth and get a picture with LA Rookie.

Dates & Times:Thursday, August 23rd 12 - 5pm

Friday, August 24th 10am - 5pm

Saturday, August 25th 10am – 5pm

Location:

Dallas Convention…

Working outside during the hot summer months can be dreadful, but you don’t have to be miserable the entire time you are working outdoors. There are three important tips you should follow to ensure your body stays cool and hydrated during the daytime hours you are required to stay outside and work. Drink lots of non-caffeinated drinks, wear light clothing, and take lots of…

We are constantly developing our load board in order to give you the best tools possible for both drivers and shippers. Our customers tell us what they want and we listen. Our newest feature is point-to-point mileage and destination for all loads. Here’s a run down of how it works. Once you are logged in chose Find Loads.  

On the Find Loads page you can search for loads by:

                                Location w/ Radius

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The Transportation Bill 2012 calls for a substantial increase for bonds for brokers and freight forwarders. Read how this might affect the industry.

With 20 years experience in managing a brokerage, I think this increase is punishing the majority of brokers. Truckers deserve assurance they will get paid and 65% increase in a bond punishes smaller, honest brokerage firms. The method in which the transportation bill was passed without much debate on the issue of bonding puts a sour…

I was wondering about types of freight hauled. 

What is the strangest freight you have hauled?

Who's hauled the weirdest?

Truckers refuse to roll over for the stability control mandate. Mandate will cost trucking $1 billion in 5 years.  Read on..... http://ow.ly/cBq1e

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FYI Be Xtra Careful out there!…

The trucking industry has rallied against proposed tollson I-95 in Virginia and is using the Internet and social media to expand opposition to the toll plan.

The campaign is being coordinated by the National Assn. of Truck Stop Operators, the American Trucking Assns. and the Virginia Trucking Assn. The trucking groups have launched a website —…

Eating healthy on the road can be difficult. Here’s easy tips to eat fast food healthier.  Truck drivers almost live on the road and life on the road offers challenges. One of the biggest is staying fit to maintain good overall health and well-being. Driver health has become more important than ever, especially since one’s health dictates whether they can continue to drive.

 After a bit of research, I found these great tips to help drivers stay healthy and enjoy being on the…

Labeled the Coolest Truck Stop in America,Midway Travel Center is a popular destination not only for truckers but travelers as well.  It is one of the most…

A national shortage of drivers is affecting the transportation industry. Read about incentives Companies are offering and why people are Choosing not become drivers as a Career. 

Both large and small companies are facing a shortage of drivers all over the nation. The National Trucking Association estimates there is a shortage of 200,000 drivers nationally. Many find this surprising considering the unemployment rate is still at 8% for a national average. Large companies admit it has…