Commercial Trucking News, Events & Information
The Ultimate Guide to Truck Warranties
This in-depth guide explains what truck warranties are, why they matter, and how they work for owner-operators and fleets. You’ll learn about manufacturer and third-party coverage, key features to look for, and how to make a smart, informed decisions that protects your trucks.
Electric, Hydrogen, or Hybrid? The Battle to Power America’s Next-Gen Semi-Trucks
This detailed feature compares electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and hybrid trucks. Explore the pros, cons, and real-world deployments of each, and see how fleets are deciding which technology will drive the next era of long-haul freight.
Can Battery Power Go the Distance? The Electrification Revolution in America’s Long-Haul Trucking
This comprehensive feature examines the electrification of long-haul trucking in the U.S. Dive into battery technology, charging infrastructure, regulatory drivers, and real-world pilot programs. Learn what’s possible today, what’s coming tomorrow, and how fleets can prepare for
Why Electrical Failures Crush Commercial Trucks More Than Anything Else
Find out why Class 3–7 work trucks suffer more electrical failures than semis, which parts fail most, what repairs really cost, and how better specs, maintenance, and TruckProtect coverage help fleets cut downtime and stabilize electrical repair spend.
Drones and Trucks Unite: How Hybrid Delivery Models Are Transforming Final-Mile Freight
This article explores the rise of drone and truck hybrid delivery models in freight. Learn how these systems work, the regulatory and operational challenges, and how they could reshape last-mile logistics for carriers and customers.
400,000 Miles, The Turning Point in a Semi Truck’s Life
This deep-dive explains why 400,000 miles is a turning point in a semi truck’s life and breaks down the most common failures that show up after this mileage, from aftertreatment and turbo issues to injectors, cooling, electrical, transmission, and internal engine wear.
Diesel Meets Electric: The Future of Platooning and Hybrid Fleet Coordination
This in-depth feature examines how mixed electric and diesel platooning is emerging as a cost-cutting, efficiency-boosting strategy for hybrid fleets. Learn about the technology, operational hurdles, and real-world pilot programs leading the charge.
Transfer Hubs and the Rise of Autonomous Trucking: Unlocking the Middle Mile
This feature explores the rise of Autonomous Transfer Hub Networks (ATHNs) and their role in enabling scalable, safe autonomous trucking. Learn how these hubs work, who’s building them, and what they mean for fleets, drivers, and the future of freight.
7 Things Truckers Are Thankful for This Thanksgiving (That Most People Don’t Think About)
Thanksgiving looks different when you run a truck or small fleet. This post shares 7 things truckers are truly thankful for, from on-time loads to fewer surprise repair bills with TruckProtect™.
Inside the 2025 ATRI Report: What Drivers and Fleets Say Are Trucking’s Biggest Challenges
This article analyzes the 2025 ATRI Top Industry Issues Survey, highlighting the most pressing challenges reported by drivers and fleets. From driver shortages to regulations and technology, get insights into what’s keeping industry leaders up at night.
Tariffs and Trade Policy Shocks: How U.S. Trucking Is Navigating a New Era of Disruption
This article examines the impact of recent tariff and trade policy changes on U.S. freight carriers. Discover how routes, costs, and customer relationships are shifting, and what strategies successful fleets are using to navigate the new landscape.
Freight Volumes Keep Falling: Is Trucking Facing a New Recession in 2025?
This in-depth analysis explores the ongoing softening of freight volumes in 2025. Examine the macroeconomic trends, sector-specific impacts, and expert predictions for the year ahead. Learn what proactive fleets are doing to manage risk and spot opportunities in a cooling market.
Ultimate Guide to Diesel Aftertreatment and DPF Warranty Coverage for Commercial Trucks
Aftertreatment and DPF system failures are among the most expensive and disruptive issues facing commercial truckers today. This comprehensive guide explains what aftertreatment is, why most warranties fall short, and how TruckClub™’s Pro and Elite plans deliver unmatched protect
Aurora’s Texas Breakthrough: How Driverless Semis Are Redefining Freight Logistics
This feature covers Aurora’s rollout of fully driverless semi-trucks on Texas highways. Explore the technology, safety protocols, operational models, and what this launch means for shippers, carriers, and the future of long-haul logistics.
Night Moves: Texas Leads the Surge in 24/7 Autonomous Trucking
This article explores the rapid expansion of autonomous, driverless trucks operating around the clock in Texas. Learn about the technology powering these vehicles, the regulatory and safety challenges, and how fleets, drivers, and communities are preparing for a new era.
How a New English Test Sidelined 6,000 U.S. Truck Drivers and Disrupted the Industry
This in-depth report investigates the sudden removal of 6,000 truck drivers due to new English language testing requirements. Find out how the policy works, who is affected, and what it means for recruitment, safety, and supply chains.
Best Practices for Fleet Warranty Management: Maximize Coverage, Minimize Downtime
This in-depth guide reveals the best practices for managing warranties across your truck fleet. Learn how to track coverage, train your team, leverage technology, and optimize claims for maximum value. Real-world examples, common mistakes, and actionable steps.
Manufacturer vs. Third-Party Truck Warranties: What’s Best for Your Fleet?
This article reveals the true financial impact of truck repairs, going far beyond the repair invoice. Learn about the indirect costs,like lost revenue, rentals, and administrative headaches,that can devastate owner-operators and fleets.
Hidden Costs of Truck Repairs: What Every Fleet and Owner-Operator Needs to Know
This article reveals the true financial impact of truck repairs, going far beyond the repair invoice. Learn about the indirect costs,like lost revenue, rentals, and administrative headaches—that can devastate owner-operators and fleets.
How TruckProtect™ Saves Fleets Thousands in Unexpected Repairs
Unplanned repairs, towing, and downtime can quickly spiral into thousands of dollars in losses, not to mention the ripple effects on customer commitments and driver morale.
The Future of Trucking Insurance: Trends and Innovations
The future of trucking insurance is here, bringing with it a wave of innovation and customer-focused solutions.
Emerging Trends in Truck Protection Plans & Warranties
The trucking industry is on the brink of a new era in protection plans and aftermarket warranties. By embracing technological advancements and adapting to emerging risks, truck owners and operators can ensure comprehensive protection and peace of mind.
Unveiling Aftermarket Coverage: Understanding Hidden Truths
TruckClub™ provides comprehensive aftermarket coverage for trucks, focusing on clarity and fairness, and explicitly detailing coverage for each part, including those prone to progressive damage, to avoid the common industry pitfalls of hidden limitations and vague terms.
Unveiling the Truth Behind Aftermarket Warranty Caps: A TruckClub Guide
This blog highlights the complexities of aggregate and package caps in aftermarket vehicle protection, and introduces TruckClub's simplified approach to liability limits.
The Nature of Truck Warranties
This article discusses the complexities of OEM and aftermarket vehicle warranties, emphasizing the importance of being well-informed when navigating these options, and introduces TruckClub™, a company aiming to provide transparent and fair aftermarket coverage.
Top Reasons Aftermarket Providers Deny Your Claim
TruckClub™ counters common aftermarket coverage pitfalls by covering wear, aligning with OEM maintenance intervals, providing continued operation protection, and maintaining transparency about initiation period requirements.
TruckClub's Innovative Approach to Continued Operation Coverage
TruckClub™ is revolutionizing the trucking industry with flexible policies like FinalStretch™ coverage, acknowledging the need for continued operation, thus truly supporting and empowering truckers on their journeys.
Decoding the Fine Print: Uncovering Warranty Pitfalls
This blog highlights the importance of understanding the fine print in aftermarket coverage, detailing common pitfalls, and offering insights to help owner-operators make informed decisions, with a focus on TruckClub™'s commitment to transparency and comprehensive coverage.
How a New English Test Sidelined 6,000 U.S. Truck Drivers and Disrupted the Industry
This in-depth report investigates the sudden removal of 6,000 truck drivers due to new English language testing requirements. Find out how the policy works, who is affected, and what it means for recruitment, safety, and supply chains.
Transfer Learning for Predictive Safety Analytics: Smarter Accident Prevention Through Shared Data
Transfer learning is ushering in a new era of trucking safety analytics by enabling AI models to learn from safety data pooled across multiple companies.
Reduced Trucking Oversight: How Changing Politics Shaped FMCSA Enforcement and Highway Safety
Under the Trump administration, the number of enforcement cases initiated by the agency dropped by almost 60 percent compared to previous years.
When Innovation Hits a Red Light: Aurora’s Fight Against Legacy Truck Safety Rules
Discover why Aurora Innovation is suing the U.S. Department of Transportation over 1970s-era reflective triangle rules.
Trucking Regulations to Watch Out for in 2025
Key trucking regulations to watch out for in 2025, strategies for maintaining compliance, resources for staying updated.
Why Electrical Failures Crush Commercial Trucks More Than Anything Else
Find out why Class 3–7 work trucks suffer more electrical failures than semis, which parts fail most, what repairs really cost, and how better specs, maintenance, and TruckProtect coverage help fleets cut downtime and stabilize electrical repair spend.
400,000 Miles, The Turning Point in a Semi Truck’s Life
This deep-dive explains why 400,000 miles is a turning point in a semi truck’s life and breaks down the most common failures that show up after this mileage, from aftertreatment and turbo issues to injectors, cooling, electrical, transmission, and internal engine wear.
Ultimate Guide to Diesel Aftertreatment and DPF Warranty Coverage for Commercial Trucks
Aftertreatment and DPF system failures are among the most expensive and disruptive issues facing commercial truckers today. This comprehensive guide explains what aftertreatment is, why most warranties fall short, and how TruckClub™’s Pro and Elite plans deliver unmatched protect
Understanding the Benefits of Predictive Maintenance in Trucking
We'll take a deep dive into what predictive maintenance is, how it works in the trucking industry, its key benefits, the tools and software available.
Essential Preventive Maintenance: Keeping Trucks Rolling
Every dollar spent on preventive maintenance saves multiple dollars in emergency repairs and downtime.
Understanding Your Truck's ECM: The Brain Behind the Engine
The most successful operators treat their ECM as a partner in their operation, learning its language and responding to its warnings.
Guide To Maintaining Your Aftertreatment System
Modern aftertreatment systems work like a three-stage filter for your exhaust. The DOC starts the process, the DPF catches the particles, and the SCR system handles the NOx emissions. When properly maintained, these systems remove up to 98% of harmful emissions – but they require
A Deep Dive into Autonomous Trucking Technology in 2025
The autonomous trucking industry stands at a transformative moment. While challenges remain, particularly in areas of regulation and infrastructure development, the path forward is increasingly clear.
2025 Commercial Transportation Electric Truck Revolution
The transition to electric trucks represents more than just a change in power source - it's a fundamental transformation of how we think about commercial transportation.
The Parking Crisis: Finding Space in a Full Industry
As veteran driver Mike Thompson puts it after 2.8 million safe miles: "Finding parking isn't just about ending your day – it's about starting tomorrow safely."
Digital Payment Solutions: Revolutionizing Trucking Finance
The industry's payment landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation. Traditional payment methods once meant watching $5,000-$7,000 loads sit in processing limbo for 30-45 days.
How to Choose the Right Truck: Smart Equipment Selection
The right truck isn't about what's cheapest to buy – it's about what's most profitable to operate. Before signing any purchase papers, successful operators dive deep into their operational data.
Tax Planning Strategies for Owner-Operators
Your truck isn't just your business – it's your biggest source of tax deductions. From fuel receipts to maintenance records, every expense tells part of your tax story. Successful operators track everything, knowing that small deductions add up to significant savings over the yea
Top 10 Reasons Why Owner-Operators Fail
The statistics are sobering: approximately 85% of owner-operators fail in their first 24 months. But understanding why they fail is the first step to ensuring you're among those who succeed.
Oil Prices and Trucking Costs: Understanding the Market Impact
Early 2024's volatility has sent shockwaves through the industry. When West Texas Intermediate crude jumped $13 per barrel in January, national diesel averages spiked $0.42 within ten days.
Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Your Guide to Better MPG
Remember, every drop of fuel saved goes directly to your bottom line. In the competitive world of trucking, fuel efficiency often makes the difference between thriving and merely surviving.
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: A Trucker's Survival Guide
Success in navigating supply chain disruptions isn't about avoiding them – it's about being prepared to handle them effectively.
Electric vs. Diesel Trucks: 2024 Cost Comparison Guide
The commercial trucking industry stands at a crossroads in 2024, with owner-operators facing a crucial decision between traditional diesel trucks and emerging electric commercial vehicles.
How Trucking Companies Can Leverage AI for Route Optimization
AI is no longer a futuristic concept - it’s a practical tool that’s reshaping the trucking industry today.
7 Things Truckers Are Thankful for This Thanksgiving (That Most People Don’t Think About)
Thanksgiving looks different when you run a truck or small fleet. This post shares 7 things truckers are truly thankful for, from on-time loads to fewer surprise repair bills with TruckProtect™.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating on the Road for Owner-Operators
Maintaining a balanced diet is one of the biggest challenges for owner-operators who spend long stretches on the road. With limited healthy options at truck stops and unpredictable schedules, it’s easy to fall into the trap of fast food and snacks.
Integration of Wearable Technology for Truck Drivers
Wearable technology, like fitness trackers and smartwatches—is quickly becoming a must-have for truck drivers. These devices help monitor health, track sleep, and encourage movement, empowering drivers to make smarter choices and maintain their well-being while on the road.
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