Truckers are no different than any other worker across America – in the sense that access to top-notch health care is hugely important. But freight haulers have one of the most hazardous jobs you can get, and that is where they’re different than the average worker. Truckers have to deal with a unique set of occupational health challenges: sleep apnea, high blood pressure, depression, obesity – even a potentially greater risk for the swine flu!

So I bet you’re wondering how the stimulus money is being spent to make the trucking industry better, right?

In February 2009, President Obama put U.S. taxpayer dollars into motion when he signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which includes heavy investment in upgrades to the energy sector.

In early November, two states that play a key role in America’s freight industry will hold elections for Governor. While there are no candidates running for office with a background in trucking on the state and federal level, it is still worthwhile to take a look at the big-picture, transportation-focused promises from the top candidates in New Jersey and Virginia.

Just a few months after announcing its 2009 Best Fleet to Drive For, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has begun accepting nominations for the 2010 award.

Earlier this year, Landstar was ranked number one in the trucking industry on Fortune magazine’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies. The ranking is based on input from trucking industry executives, directors, and analysts.

Let’s continue on our course to “Finding Good Paying Freight.” Even though we are in the middle of the lowest freight rate period in decades, this doesn’t mean you can’t find decent, revenue-producing freight.
 

In a previous post, we discussed some of the issues facing female truck drivers. But, diversity extends beyond gender diversity.

The most-asked question by Owner/Operators and the owners of small trucking companies today is: “How do I find good paying freight?”
 

Last week, the largest U.S. trucking company requested $1 billion (yeah, with a B) in bailouts from the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Common Sense.
            Two easy words.  A hard way to live.