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The future of trucking is being shaped by automation and new technology—bringing real change to an industry once imagined only in science fiction.

Trucking moves over 70 percent of U.S. freight—more than 9.2 billion tons each year—making it a vital part of the economy and national supply chain.

Starting a trucking company takes more than driving experience. Learn what paperwork, permits, and costs to expect before going out on your own.

With President Trump’s administration and GOP control of Congress in 2017, major policy changes were expected to impact the trucking industry quickly.

Technology is changing the trucking industry, and support services like factoring are evolving to meet the new demands of modern trucking operations.

The trucking industry faces a growing age gap, with too few young drivers entering the field—a trend the ATRI calls a looming “driver cliff.”

Trucking employs millions but faces a growing driver shortage. A key issue: not enough younger workers are entering the industry to replace retirees.

The FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training rule took effect June 6 after delays. Here's what new drivers and carriers need to know to stay compliant.

Driver detention leads to lost time and revenue. Learn how extended wait times at docks affect truckers and what can be done to limit their impact.