News
The truck driving industry is a constantly changing environment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is updating rules on a regular basis. The shipping trends in the industry also change regularly. This news blogs is designed to keep students up to date and informed about changes in the industry and current events with Interstate Truck Driving School.
Weekly Industry Update
Our hearts go out to all of those effected by the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey. Our respect and gratitude goes out to all those that provided assistance. There really is a silver lining in all things and it really makes you feel good when you see the immediate actions of so many to... Read More
Check out the new addition to our fleet
We have recently added another truck to our fleet. Our Peterbilt 337 straight truck is a great addition as it is very comfortable for any drivers regardless of height or weight. The air ride seat is super nice and the steering is adjustable allowing any driver to fit behind the wheel with ease... Read More
On July 19th, the State of California Assembly Committee on Transportation passed Senate Bill (SB) 158 by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel). The bill claims to improve road safety by implementing new federal commercial truck driving regulations, as well as adding additional truck drive... Read More
Bill Collins weekly industry update
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has had two announcements this week pertaining to medical issues effecting Commercial Truck Drivers. The Feds may be backing off on sleep apnea rules and at the same time opening the door to drivers seeking a waiver when taking insulin to control d... Read More
Rates are up and unemployment is down. Interstate Truck Driving School owner Bill Collins give a trucking industry update.
Van, reefer rates soared in July
Per-mile spot market rates in van and reefer segments continued their recent hot streak in July, with both segments climbing to their highest point in two years, according to monthly rate data from Truckstop.com. Flatbed rates dipped a f... Read More
Fleet Owner |July 28, 2017 by James Jaillet
Senate DOT bill, unlike House, skips changes to ELD mandate, driver breaks
A spending bill cleared by the Senate Appropriations Committee this week is free of any trucking-related po... Read More
Finn Murphy
Here is an article in Fleet Owner about a owner operator that runs a furniture moving rig. He claims to make around $200,000.00 per year.
There are 1.2 million trucking companies in the U.S. If you have a quest to become an entrepreneur you can also make... Read More
Interstate owner Bill Collins gives us a breif industry update.
All of the industry reports are showing strong freight prices, especially for flat bed loads. That is an especially good sign as freight moved on flat bed is usually tied to infrastructure improvement. Dry van freight is stable and refrigerated freight is also strong.
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