Besides traffic, one of the most aggravating aspects of being a driver is the time spent waiting at facilities for the truck to load and unload. This time is often unpaid, further exacerbating the problem. The FMCSA wants to study what effects this issue plaguing the trucking industry has on safety. If they do something […]
The IRS considers the fiscal year for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) to start July 1st, the halfway point of the year. The taxman wants to remind fleets that it is time to pay the piper for trucks that will be used in full this year. We hope this guide makes the experience of […]
Update: Hurricane Invest 93L has upgraded into Hurricane Idalia. Stay safe! It seems both sides of the United States are getting hit with natural disasters this late in the summer. First, it was California with Hurricane Hilary, and now Florida is having a tropical depression, currently named Invest 93L, that has the potential to become a […]
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which provides the industry with various types of helpful information, is now collecting data from industry stakeholders about their biggest concerns for the future of trucking to compile in their annual report.DetailsThis is the nineteenth time that the ATRI is doing its Top Industry Issues Survey. If you would […]
Earlier this week we wrote about how the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analyzes the annual Department of Transportation report on bridges. The good news is that the number of bridges in need of repair are going down, but the bad news is that it is at a slow rate, averaging 1,400 a […]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is never done with its task of putting on more and more stringent regulations in pursuit of higher air quality. You might remember the diesel ban of 2042, but that is still almost two decades away from the time of this article. There is a new regulation that is […]
Are you ready for the future? It is still numerous decades away, but that is not stopping Kodiak Robotics from forming a partnership with the Pilot Company to create a station that will support autonomous vehicles.DetailsThe new station is located on a standard truck stop in Villa Rica, Georgia. The planned uses for it include […]
California is a very large state, so although we are headquartered here in Roseville, the most water we have gotten in the past month is a quarter inch at the absolute most. Compare this with the southern half of the state, which is having a bit of a crisis due to Hurricane Hilary. As such, […]
Here is some uplifting news. The United States’ infrastructure has been an issue for decades now, as bridges have been in desperate need of repair, but often only being repaired when it becomes an emergency. According to recently released data, however, things are starting to look up for bridges nationwide.DetailsThe American Road & Transportation Builders […]
Navigating the world of dump trucks can be a complex endeavor, especially with the industry-specific jargon that often pops up in discussions, manuals, and contracts. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just dipping your toes into the field, understanding these terms can greatly enhance your grasp of the industry’s operations. To help simplify this, we’ve […]
,000,000 in trucks, has a 25% average tax rate, and generates 0,000 in income for the year, the maximum your business can claim in deductions is 0,000. Fortunately, the additional 0,000 in deductions can be carried over to the next year. Software must have non-exclusive use. Purchasing tax preparation software from a retailer is eligible […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), one of the leading regulators of the trucking industry, said that California’s and Washington’s rules regarding breaks did not apply to truckers. They are instead under the jurisdiction of federal regulations. This declaration happened in 2018 during the Trump Administration, and as such the current establishment is heavily […]
Do you enjoy sitting in traffic when you drive, regardless of whether it is in an 18-wheeler or a 4-wheeler? Neither do we. One of the most common points of congestion tends to be bridges, as they are the only common method of getting a motor vehicle across a large system of water. So one […]
The road to alternative fuel sources in cars is long and arduous, let alone within the trucking industry. Recently, Tesla had undergone a safety recall regarding its electric Semi truck, and now a rival company named after the same famous inventor, Nikola, is doing the same.DetailsThe news comes after two trucks were set ablaze at […]
Time really does fly when there is a lot to report about in the trucking industry. First, we let details about truck sales for the month fall by the wayside, and now it turns out we have been skimping out on reporting freight rates! Here are the numbers for the last four months for all […]
Sacramento is a stone’s throw away from our headquarters in Roseville, California, so we are excited to hear and to report that the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is getting an infrastructure investment that will help bring electric trucks one step closer to becoming the mainstream form of trucking fuel.DetailsWattEV, a company from Long Beach, is […]
What Is a Commercial Dump Trailer? A commercial dump trailer is a specialized, heavy-duty vehicle designed for hauling and unloading substantial quantities of materials. It’s engineered to operate in various commercial contexts such as construction sites, demolition projects, and waste management facilities, among others. The trailer typically has a large, open-top bed that is hinged […]
It is not a surprise to anyone that truckers are slowly but surely becoming older on average: we often cite the statistic that every year, the average age goes up by about a month. This is in part due to how much regulation goes into preventing new drivers from entering the workforce, creating a barrier […]
We here at TopMark Funding love to report on the news when it is especially positive, but we do not get the privilege of picking and choosing when the news is good versus bad. There is no sugarcoating it: the number of trucking jobs experienced a slight decline in July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Remember when we used to provide you with updates regarding the number of truck orders for each month? There are two reasons why we have been lingering in reporting this for the past quarter. The first is that there may be a difference between the preliminary numbers and the final numbers reported for the month, […]
Do you want your fleet to suffer fewer crashes? Apparently one of the easiest methods to do so is to join a state’s trucking association, according to research compiled from the American Transportation Research Institute.DetailsThe study, which you can read in full provided you give the ATRI your information, has 35 pages of statistical terminology […]
We had written about how Yellow has been going through some turmoil lately, how there were threats of a union strike from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and how it was averted when Central States granted clemency for Yellow. Because the issue had to do with Yellow being unable to meet some of its […]
California is a very beautiful state geographically, but when it comes to governmental regulation, its intense burdens can leave something to be desired for the average fleet traveling within state borders. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it is planning to form what it calls the Truck Regulation Advisory Committee (TRAC), which […]
You may remember earlier how we wrote about a potential United Parcel Service strike from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), and event that would almost be twice as cataclysmic for the American supply chain as the previous strike in 1997. Well, consumers can now breathe easier, as the two parties have come to an […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck 2023 has come and gone during the May 16th-18th. This is what they found.ResultsIn total, almost 60,000 vehicles were inspected in the three days. That is roughly the same that it was last year, at approximately thirteen per minute.116,669 violations were found, meaning on average every inspection […]
