In December of 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced new rules requiring the use of electronic logging devices throughout the commercial truck industry. The new rules set a two-year deadline to implement the switch. So when is the deadline for switching to electronic logging devices? Read the rest of this entry
The summer months are an excellent time to head outside and explore nature. Minnesota is a state that offers many excellent hiking trails. If you are feeling the urge for some summer adventure, check out one of these hiking and biking trails near Minneapolis MN. Read the rest of this entry
Anyone considering a career in commercial trucking will need to go through the proper training and education. There are several important steps to becoming a commercial truck driver that interested parties will need to take before getting behind the wheel. Read the rest of this entry
Traffic jams are incredibly irritating for many Americans. As long as we have driven cars, it seems as though we have all been driving to the same place at the same time. This leads to traffic congestion and stress for many drivers. All of this traffic has a significant impact on the commercial trucking industry. So how does traffic congestion affect commercial trucking? Read the rest of this entry
The latest version of the Peterbilt 520 made its debut at the 2017 WasteExpo. The Peterbilt 520 has been one of the all stars of the refuse industry. The latest version of the truck will come with several updates and changes over previous models, including new 2017 Peterbilt 520 cab options. Read the rest of this entry
The summer months are an excellent time to get out and take in some high-speed, high-excitement racing. Minnesota is home to several great race tracks. Check out these race tracks near Minneapolis, MN to learn more about all the high-speed fun this state has to offer. Read the rest of this entry
Peterbilt is always developing new technologies and systems to keep their models at the top of the commercial truck market. The latest system the company is offering on their trucks is a new Allison TC10 automatic transmission. So what models can be equipped with the new Peterbilt transmission? Read the rest of this entry
The rise in e-commerce has had a significant impact on a variety of industries, the trucking industry included. As people are ordering more products online, the trucking industry is tasked with challenge of ensuring everyone gets their packages on time. The “last mile” of every delivery is the most important part. Let’s talk about how the last-mile delivery has affected the trucking industry! Read the rest of this entry
In the not-too-distant past, self-driving cars and trucks seemed like something straight out of science fiction. Now, it is a very real possibility that we will see autonomous vehicles on the roads in the near future. This includes self-driving commercial trucks. Now the question is, what will autonomous commercial trucks mean for drivers? Read the rest of this entry
The summer season is here. With the sunshine comes the opportunity to venture out and listen to some excellent live music. Minnesota is home to several excellent festivals featuring a variety of types of music and bands. If you would like to get out and enjoy some music, check out this list of July 2017 music festivals near Minneapolis MN. Read the rest of this entry
