This has been an ongoing news event, but recent happenings warrant being known. The Texas government on March 18th issued a State of Emergency regarding wildfires in eleven counties. Now, that number has expanded to fifteen counties. Here is how truckers are affected.DetailsThe latest declaration casts a wide net over regulation within the state of […]
At this point it is the same old story: global supply chain shortages leading to trucks being produced at a rate that does not match demand. FTR and ACT Research have the numbers.February 2022 NumbersFTR pins the sales at 21,100; ACT Research, 21,000. This is perhaps the closest the two research organizations have been in […]
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What are the types of Excavators There are several types of excavators out there. When choosing the best one you will need to consider the type of job, the requirements, and the terrain conditions. We have compiled a list of ten different types of excavators to help you determine the best fit for your construction […]
S.3806, the Hydrogen for Trucks Act, has been introduced into the United States Senate, with a similarly-named bill, H.R.7064, being introduced into the House of Representatives. Here is what the twin bills becoming law would detail.DetailsCongress’ official website has the wording for both bills on the appropriate webpages, for the House of Representatives and the […]
It should be a surprise to nobody that the Biden Administration is tough on fossil fuels in favor of clean energy. As the United States implements an oil embargo on Russia, diesel prices are hitting record highs. The truth of the matter is that because of global supply chain shortages and the composition of electric […]
The California AB-5 saga has not come to a close yet, as what the Supreme Court will do with it remains a mystery, but other challenges to the independent contractor/employee dynamic are still in motion. One such case is the Department of Labor redefining the term “independent contractor” shortly after the Biden Administration came into […]
After canceling the event for two years in a row, the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is scheduled to have its 50th anniversary this year. With how close the event is to the time of writing and no news of it slowing down, it appears slated to go.DetailsThe website for MATS has the tagline “Worth the […]
When we report the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) job numbers, we usually do the sum of all jobs in the trucking industry. February was an interesting month that takes a lot more nuance, so prepare for an explanation of what the BLS has to report.February 2022 NumbersComparing apples to apples, the employment counts posted […]
Backhoes are small excavation machines with a jointed arm and a digging bucket, and many feature a front loader attachment on the backside. The name refers to the bucket used to pull dirt back before lifting and moving it. Backhoes are similar to excavators. They share a general purpose of digging and excavating, but there […]
We have been reporting so much on coronavirus these past two years, it is almost a sight for sore eyes to hear about another public health crisis!Now that the shock of a different pathogenic disease as the center of attention has passed, Iowa has declared a State of Emergency within its state borders to help […]
Excavator Brands Excavators are a staple for job sites when it comes to digging, lifting, and moving hefty amounts of dirt and soil. These diesel-powered, earth-moving vehicles can be easily identified by their arm, bucket, rotating cab, moveable tracks, and size. There are many different brands of excavators, each offering its own level of power […]
Excavators are a staple for job sites when it comes to digging, lifting, and moving hefty amounts of dirt and soil. These diesel-powered, earth-moving vehicles utilize a hydraulic system with hydraulic fluid, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic motors. While their primary purpose is digging out the earth, they can be outfitted with other various types of […]
Which is a less stable used truck market, one where all of the model years travel in the same direction of double-digit percentage increases, or one where all of them travel in unpredictable directions independent of one another? We ask because that is what J.D. Valuation Services found in used truck auction rates at the […]
On March 7th the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its latest proposal for heavy-duty truck and engine standards to reduce emissions. Details The proposal is the first step in the EPA’s “Clean Trucks Plan.” While the proposed standards are still subject to public scrutiny before becoming official regulation, we can use them to see the […]
At this point, it is a little difficult to keep track of how many times this emergency waiver has been extended. As the country almost enters its third year of two weeks to flatten the curve, the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration is not backing down from fighting the virus, directly and indirectly.DetailsThe new extension […]
With another month behind us in this global supply chain shortage, it is time to see where freight prices per mile line up. DAT Freight & Analytics has the numbers!February 2022 RatesThe average national rates for each form of hauling was as follows:Dry van was $3.10 per mile, the same as it was in January.Flatbed […]
A loader is a type of tractor, usually wheeled (wheel loader), sometimes on tracks (track loader), that has a front-mounted wide bucket connected to the end of two booms (arms) to scoop up loose material from the ground, such as dirt, sand, or gravel, and move it from one place to another without pushing the […]
It should be of no surprise that urine sample testing for drugs is not very popular. With that in mind, the Department of Transportation has been delving into other potential substitutes for urine drug testing. One that has shown a lot of promise is hair testing, but another that may become more common is testing […]
It is no surprise to anyone that crude oil prices and, by extension, those of its refined products are reaching record levels. A new world event may just be another cog in the machine of rising diesel prices, that being the Russian invasion into Ukraine.DetailsCountries across the globe, including the United States, are waging economic […]
Wheel loaders come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Here are the most popular brands of wheel loaders, fit to move things around your construction site!CATOne of the first corporations to manufacture wheel loaders, they started doing so in 1959. Today, they offer almost 50 different types of wheel loader with varying specifications, so you […]
Finding the best place to shop for construction equipment can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 6 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a wheel loader, an excavator, a backhoe, or a bulldozer you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to […]
