No doubt there are many trucking industry issues out there, but in this article we will concentrate on the one that stand out of the crowd.

Actually the top 10 trucking industry issues that I will present today are some of the main trucking industry issues not only in America, but worldwide as well!

This topic of mine is probably not something new to you! The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), releases their Annual Critical Issues in The Trucking Industry Report – a survey on a yearly bases where they identify the main trucking industry issues and different strategies on how to deal with.

But well, as long as there is a way to fix a problem, bring it on!

Truth to be told, every year there are additional trucking industry issues that we need to worry about, but some things stayed same.

In the bucket with the one that stayed same there for a while, I will mention the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate (released in December 2015), and the legislative and regulatory challenges including the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

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There are many things that you should know about transportation liability! There are facts and there is fiction, and you as a trucker or an owner of a trucking company should know to tell the difference.

Not knowing the difference can cost you big time.

Not knowing the difference between a professional truck driver and a driver is one thing. If you can’t tell the difference between the perfect drivers resume and just a regular resume or a best truck tire and any other tire, in many cases will not make much difference!

But not knowing the fine line of transportation liability myths and reality is something else. So, before you get your next load, you should pay close attention and take stuff serious.

The contracts negotiated between a shipper and a carrier often blurs the lines of who is responsible in cases something goes wrong. So it’s important for you to understand the transportation liability and the real risks of transporting goods.

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When you incentivize company truck drivers you are making sure they stay around. Incentives are good, especially when you working hard. I don’t know a person on this earth that would not appreciate an acknowledgment for their hard work.

I mean hey, there are always a few black sheep here and there, but you get my point. Most people will feel special after an incentive, and that’s the way it ought to be! Especially, when we are speaking about today’s truck drivers.

I don’t want to sound like I am taking sides or prioritizing one type of occupation over another. However, when we are speaking about truck drivers I will hold no debate there.

But only to say they are not an important niche in the whole logistics of the trucking industry, but they are the crucial one!

That is why I believe you should always try to incentivize company truck drivers. There are many ways how you can do that, but for starters it’s important to know that there is a way and you should do it!

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Trucking is a great industry with many aspects, so what is meant by intermodal trucking companies? Some will say that is easy to answer others will say it isn’t a simple answer. So I will attempt to answer it both ways.

The simple answer to what are intermodal trucking companies is rather short and sweet. Intermodal trucking companies are those that transport containers and/or trailers without ever touching the freight within.

The entire container or trailer is handled as one unit, from a transportation point of view.

Intermodal freight handling is most associated with shipping and rail cargo transportation. The merchandise, equipment, supplies, or whatever, is loaded at the point of origination.

It is sealed, locked and/or otherwise secured with a container, trailer, or other means and then transported unopened until it reaches its final destination.

Now this is usually required the loading and offloading of the container (or whatever) a couple of times but the actual freight is not touched. So what do I mean?

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Rookie truck drivers often have a hard time getting the good runs. This can be for a couple of reasons. The most obvious is that the best runs will go to the senior and/or the most experienced truck drivers. This is true no matter the industry.

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Now we all know the amount of time one has in doing something isn’t always a fair gauge into how capable a person is. But it stands to reason that if someone who has been driving 500,000 miles will most likely be more proficient than someone who has just completed a truck driving school.

So what can you do to get the coveted better routes? Well there are several things you can do:

• Bide your time as you work your way up the seniority ladder;
• Start with a newer or smaller trucking company;
• Prove yourself to be reliable and dependable;
• Maintain a good driving records and good safety rating. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains several websites that provide easy access to safety-related information, so check their sites for some valuable information regarding your driving and safety ratings).

Those are only a few ideas, I am sure you have suggestion that might be better. But the one thing you should not do is just sit around and complain. That won’t get you very far, unless of course your grievous is legitimate.

A valid gripe might be you and three other drivers were all hired at the same time but you haven’t had a weekend home in four months while they get every weekend off. But even so, you need to address the issue the right way.

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In my attempt to create the ‘ultimate’ heavy duty truck guide I know there will be points, ideas, and information left out. Unfortunately trying to cover everything about a heavy duty truck can be hard. Not that there is not enough information, but deciding what to include and what to skim over, is the real issue.

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Some might read this and think it is a good overview, others might say what about this or that. As usual I will welcome all suggestions and points in the comments box beneath the article. For others perhaps this will be more a starting point in your quest to learn more about what is considered to be a heavy duty truck.

I will say for this guide of mine that it isn’t a 4×4 GMC with a lift kit and spray on ‘mud’!!! It is geared towards commercial trucks.

If you want to learn more from an official point of view you have several options:

• Visit the site of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• Read The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) article, regarding the heavy duty trucks;
• Read the FMCSA’s safety compliance and enforcement program (CSA);
• You can visit your state’s transportation department or other relevant regulatory agency for your state or the state where operating in;
• Visit on-line forums, groups, and other social media sites for heavy duty trucks and truck drivers, or any kind of site for truckers will give you a valid information on the topic, in matter of fact;
• Read one of the on-line or hard copy truckers’ magazines, or join one of the many trucking associations like example the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, (OOIDA).

Of course, there are other options. But what I have put together is a guide, and I hope it does help you for finding the information you are seeking.

Commercial Truck Classification

Ok, I guess, before I go into details about what is a heavy duty truck, or the types or their uses and all that other fun stuff, I shall first explain the classifications. I am sure many will be like, “I already know this”! Well, if you do know, then this might be a refresher for you, if you don’t, I hope it adds to your understanding.

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