Carriers can recover losses when operating authority is wrongly revoked due to insurer mistakes by pursuing first-party legal claims....

The trucking industry is the backbone of America's supply chain, but with that vital role comes a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of safety. Recent events have underscored just how dangerous lapses in enforcement and compliance can be. A devastating crash that occurred on the Florida Turnpike on August 12th claimed three lives when truck driver Harjinder Singh attempted an illegal U-turn and crushed a minivan beneath his trailer. Federal regulators have since r...

Each year, Wreaths Across America (WAA) depends on the dedication of professional drivers and trucking companies to fulfill its mission of remember, honor, and teach. Without their efforts, the nationwide tribute of laying veterans' wreaths at gravesites would be nearly impossible. While wreaths travel by planes, trains, ships, and even livestock trailers, the lion's share moves on trucks driven by professionals committed to honoring America's heroes. In 2024 alone, more than...

A Long Weekend While it is rare for us to get weekend loads, we are usually happy when one comes along. This past weekend made us rethink our position on weekend runs. Because of the type of freight that we carry most loads requires that one of us be on duty monitoring the load at all times. This means that each of us has to use twelve hours every day from the time we pick up the load until the time that we make delivery. Unfortunately, most of the places to which we deliver ...