
Mack Trucks unveiled the much anticipated new Mack Anthem and it’s sure to turn some heads.
Mack Trucks has been a staple in American trucks since 1900 but it hasn’t produced a large market share of the long-haul trucking industry. That might change soon.
117 years later and Mack is poised to challenge the heavy-duty trucking competition with the new Mack Anthem.




Trucker Spotlight - Tierra Allen <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em>
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Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Tierra Allen</strong>, AKA The Sassy Trucker on Youtube. She's been driving for 3 1/2 years now. She enjoys driving and traveling the world and wanted to drive a truck since she was 18. Let's get to more about Tierra and her sassy life of trucking.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3>
I decided to become a truck driver because I like the flexible schedule. I like the fact that i don’t have a boss looking over my shoulder 24/7. Most importantly i get paid to travel.
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<h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've
noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3>
I’ve noticed more and more women are getting into trucking.
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<h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3>
I decided to make a Youtube channel to share my experiences with everyone and to encourage and influence others to decide if they want to become a truck driver.
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<h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3>
Whenever I get lonely, I talk on the phone with friends and listen to podcasts and music.
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<h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3>
Us truck drivers put our health at risk because we high a high chance of catching Covid19 because we are driving cross country.
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<h3><strong>What's your favorite Truck Brand / Model?</strong></h3>
My favorite truck is the Kenworth Studio Sleeper .
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<h3><strong>Aside from being a trucker, any other things you dream of doing?</strong></h3>
I want to become an actor.
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<h3><strong>What's the best truck stop for you?</strong></h3>
The best truck stop for me is Petro truck stop.
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<h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3>
As a female, I encounter a lot of harassment, hate, and other truckers underestimating me because I am in a male dominated field.
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<h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3>
I dislike how some cars tend to cut truck drivers off.
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<h3><strong>What are your trucker essentials when you drive?</strong></h3>
Dash cam, GPS, bluetooth headset, refrigerator, microwave, sleeper bag, emergency bag, and boots.
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<h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3>
What I enjoy the most about <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> is the fueling feature.
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<h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3>
Be prepared to work in crazy weather conditions.
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<h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3>
They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSassyTrucker/videos">Youtube Channel, The Sassy Trucker</a>.
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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Trucking Industry Update February 15, 2019 <h4>Trucking Industry Update February 15, 2019</h4>
<h6>By Jeremy Feucht</h6>
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<h1><strong><u>Did you Know?</u></strong></h1>
The regulation of the transportation industry, including today’s semis, began in earnest this week in history. On February 10, 1966, Ralph Nader testified before Congress regarding a book he had published called “Unsafe at Any Speed.” His testimony initiated the move towards an emphasis on safety as opposed to power and speed.
<h1><strong><u>Trucking tip of the Week</u></strong></h1>
With all the winter weather still occurring across the US, it is important to make sure you are keeping your headlights clear of dirt. Road dirt and other debris mixed with wet conditions can make your headlights less effective. Remember to wipe them off during your pre- and post-trip inspections.
<h1><strong><u>Trucker’s Fees</u></strong></h1>
One week after news broke that the US House of Representatives is considering a move towards a weight mileage tax on truckers, the US Senate has announced a similar initiative. While discussions are ongoing, there is also talk about increased fuel taxes in the interim while the weight/mileage change in implemented. During the hearing that occurred on February 13, the number thrown around was an increase of nearly $.20 per gallon. If you would like to listen to the hearing, you can access it <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=A73B1CC1-D6D6-4B18-A419-9F33FB5F69BA">here</a> (fast forward to the 2:12:00 mark).
<h1><strong><u>Autonomous Technology</u></strong></h1>
TuSimple, a company attempting to lead the way in autonomous trucking, has raised nearly $100 million dollars in a funding campaign. With its latest round of funding, TuSimple is now pushing a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/autonomous-trucking-leader-tusimple-closes-110000387.html">$1 billion dollar valuation</a>. This ultimately means that TuSimple is making gains in their push towards a fully autonomous truck. However, this technology has yet to be fully approved for use in the US. While some states have allowed testing, many others have not. This will be an interesting topic to watch moving forward.
<h1><strong><u>Declarations of Emergency</u></strong></h1>
There are at least 32 states under declarations of emergency due to winter conditions in the US. Several are set to expire by the end of the week. Please check the <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations">FMCSA’s Declaration of Emergency page</a> to ensure you are not caught in a bad situation. If you are operating under the HOS exemption granted by such declaration, make sure the declaration is still in effect, so you do not receive a citation for hours violations.
What is a Freight Broker? [p]Have you wondered what is a freight broker? A freight broker is someone who assists shippers with freight ready to haul by finding carriers to haul a load.[/p]
[h2]What is a Freight Broker?[/h2]
[p] Freight brokers can run their own business or work for a freight broker company. They are responsible for arranging the transportation and tracking of a load hauled by a freight carrier.[/p]
[p]Freight brokers make it easier for shippers to find quality carriers that are proven to be reliable in hauling a load as instructed. Meanwhile, freight brokers help motor carriers potentially earn more by having readily available loads to haul.
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[p]The responsibilities of a freight broker are not limited to connecting carriers with shippers. They must communicate with both parties it represents as well as track the load and verify it's pickup and delivery.
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[h2]How Do Freight Brokers Make Money?[/h2]
[p]A freight broker earns money by moving freight for less than his customer is willing to pay to ship the freight. This difference creates a profit for the freight broker known as the spread. They are paid x amount by a client to find a carrier to haul a load which they pay for y amount. The difference is what the freight broker earns.
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[h2] Freight Broker Salary[/h2]
[p]A freight broker salary has a national average of $41,952 annually according to PayScale. Keep in mind this is a base salary average without any of the commission or bonus included.[/p]
[p]Location will also play a tremendous factor in dictating freight broker salary.
A freight broker in Dallas earns an average base salary of $55,000 where a freight broker in Kansas City earns $45,000. Freight brokers can earn upwards of $75,000 or more annually when the commission is added and that number can increase dramatically if you operate your own freight broker company.
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[h2] Broker Load Boards - How Brokers Find Freight Carriers[/h2]
[p]Freight brokers looking to move freight need to find motor carriers who are available to haul a load. Broker load boards are used by freight brokers to connect with the desired freight carrier and are one of the easiest way to network and build a carrier base.
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[p]Using a load board such as Truckloads, freight brokers can quickly find qualified carriers who may be interested in hauling a load by posting the load details onto a load board and then contacting motor carriers who may be interested in the load. Time is money and the more loads a freight broker can move, the more they can earn, placing a premium on the use of load boards.
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