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    Learn How Trucking Is Helping the Environment

    As trucking continues to evolve and adapt in the future new, greener technologies will come to the forefront and will be adopted. These changes will affect everyone in the industry and can improve trucking for drivers and the environment. Modern Trucks The most frequent changes in trucking are to the trucks. We are seeing newer […]

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    Breaking down the top trends drivers and the industry will see this year!

    With the new year in full swing, it’s important to see what topics and trends will be expected for the trucking industry, as well as the logistics and supply chain industries alike. Along with the expected topics of driver shortage and pay increases, there are some new ones to consider. For example, the new Entry-Level […]

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    Tracks to Tires: A New Career Path

    As you go about your work each day, you think of the future and what you want and need for yourself and your family. It can only take one day to knock you off your tracks. In this case, quite literally. The 2020 Union Pacific layoff at Neff Yard in Kansas City, Missouri is one […]

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    2019 Trucking Industry Breakdown

    As we roll into the new year, we want to keep our students and graduates updated on what possible changes they can expect in the new year. A truck driver that stays on top of industry trends has a better chance of keeping ahead of the curve and coming out on top. 

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    Our favorite Trucking Conventions of 2018

    Trucking conventions are designed to bring drivers and business owners together to discuss the trucking industry and how it is evolving. Even though 2018 is almost half over, there are still some great conventions coming up this year that you shouldn’t miss. 

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    Where Trucking is Headed

    Updated November 2022 Self-driving, autonomous semi-trucks are quickly becoming a reality, but truck drivers still have an important part to play. Semi-autonomous trucking has been in the testing phase for a few years now with the hope that these vehicles will revolutionize the trucking industry. Environmentally, self-driving trucks will be able to reduce emissions by […]