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Women’s History Month: Women in Trucking

The logistical nightmares, shipping bottlenecks, and capacity crunch that developed during the pandemic has helped fuel unprecedented increases in female truck drivers. With the shortage of truck drivers expected to…

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The Advantages of Driving an Automatic Semi Truck

The transportation industry is the backbone of America and the world. Without truck drivers, our modern economy could not exist and provide for us in the ways that it does…

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Choose the Best Diesel Fuel Additive for Winter

Most U.S. drivers engage in various practices when preparing their vehicles for winter, ranging from acquiring snow tires and ice scrapers to mounting winter wiper blades. Improving the vehicle’s engine…

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Everything You Need to Know About Truck Driver Per Diem 2021

You work hard to make your money as a truck driver, but do you make every dollar count? Let’s face it, while you’re on the road, there are tons…

Best Dedicated Truck Driving Jobs for Experienced Drivers

Loving your job as a truck driver and having experience gives you choices for your career pathway. With experience, you are indispensable. A valued truck driver deserves consistency in pay…

3 Things to Consider when Hiring a Dedicated Trucking Company

Avoiding capacity issues and the driver shortage are two compelling reasons to hire a dedicated trucking company. Even more compelling is reliability, cost-control and not having to worry about maintaining…

Are Dedicated Trucking Jobs for You?

Are over-the-road (OTR) and regional trucking not quite the best fit, but you still yearn to get behind the wheel of a big rig? You have other options, and one…

Why is Truck Driving a Popular Career?

Like the classic Steppenwolf song “Born to be Wild,” if you’re looking to get your motor running and head out on the highway, then a career as a professional truck…

How Do Truckers Decide Where to Work?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the trucking profession remains a career in high demand. This is largely because the industry is composed of aging professionals today, and…

Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on the Trucking Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely forced all of us to adjust to a new way of living. During this crisis, it has also led to a surge in demand for…

Why Veltri Trucking is the Best Choice for Families

Veltri, Inc., has been a family business since 1973. What began as two trucks operating between Wheeling, WV, and Pittsburgh, PA, is now a major trucking company based in the…

Why Shippers are Turning to Dedicated Trucking Delivery

There are significant benefits for shippers that turn to dedicated trucking delivery, especially during the current pandemic. Here are five key reasons to consider dedicated truck delivery services. #1. Stable…