There are several manufacturers that produce 18-wheelers, also known as semi-trucks or tractor-trailers. Here are some well-known manufacturers that supply 18-wheelers for various fleets: 1) Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner) 2) PACCAR (Kenworth and Peterbilt) 3) Volvo Group (Volvo and Mack) 4) Navistar International Corporation (International) 5) Hino Motors (part of the Toyota Group) 6) […]

The rankings of trucking companies is constantly in a flux due to several factor such as fleet changes, consolidation and acquisitions. The following list is directionally instructive about the biggest trucking companies in the United States: 1) UPS (United Parcel Service) 2) FedEx Freight 3) XPO Logistics 4) J.B. Hunt Transport Services 5) YRC Worldwide […]

The big question on everyone’s mind concerning self-driving trucks is whether they will be safer than those driven by truckers. Proponent are quick to say self-driving vehicles will not only be more affordable, but will be safer and hopefully save lives. It may only be a few years away before we see the first self-driving […]