
Rig Count Inches Upward Improving Demand for Hot Shot Trucking Service
August 25, 2015 | Dan Boaz
While it's been a troubled ten months for the oil and gas sector in terms of prices there does, at last, seem to be some indications that the steady reduction in active rigs is coming to a close for the first time in more than a year. In fact, last week showed the number of active gas and oil rigs in the U.S. increasing for the fifth straight week.
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Future Extensions to Interstate 27 in Texas Benefit Trucking Sector
July 24, 2015 | Dan Boaz
A proposal for a brand new extension to Interstate 27 in the oil country of Texas could be approved soon which will provide outstanding improved transportation options to the central part of the state heading north or south. The city of Big Spring voted unanimously to further a resolution backing the potential extension of Interstate 27 through the city, primarily along the current confines of Texas Highway 87.
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Top Ten States for Growth in Manufacturing Jobs this Decade
July 22, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Since the end of the recession, one of the indexes that we watch closely for the hot shot trucking sector specifically and the economy, in general, is the growth of manufacturing within the United States. Improvements in the manufacturing, construction and retail sectors each help growth in the demand for urgent freight and hot shot services.
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The Canadian Trucking Show Takes Place This Weekend in Winnipeg
July 16, 2015 | Dan Boaz
The demand for hot shot trucking is heating up for the summer and for the energy sector and for oil field support trucking that applies in Canada as well as the United States. This weekend sees one of the largest trucking events taking place north of the border as the Canadian Trucking Show is set to take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 18 & 19.
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Study Explores True Cost to Vehicles From Damaged Roads and Highways
July 9, 2015 | Dan Boaz
We find ourselves frequently writing about the importance of investment in transportation infrastructure and the economic impact of congestion and highway issues nationwide. A new study actually analyzes the true cost to an average driver due to damaged road surfaces.
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ATA Results Show a Stronger May for the Trucking Sector
June 29, 2015 | Dan Boaz
2015 continues to show stable to good results for the trucking sector along with the economy and this was mirrored by the latest tonnage results from the American Trucking Association. The May report showed an increase of 1.1 percent in the seasonally adjusted for hire truck tonnage which represent a good recovery from the 1.4 percent loss seen in April.
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Iowa Highway Funding Bill is Welcome News for Hot Shot Trucking
June 17, 2015 | Dan Boaz
The Iowa Transportation Commission (ITC) has just approved May's proposed Iowa Transportation Program that was submitted by the IDOT. The approval is welcome news for those in the Hot Shot Trucking and Expedited Freight markets as the state of Iowa
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Dalton Highway Reopens for Oil Field Trucking to Alaska's North Slope
June 9, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Trucking in general and Hot Shot Trucking specifically is an integral part of the energy industry in Northern Alaska but the last two months historic flooding has impacted the region severely. In fact the only road that provides access to Alaska's North Slope oil fields
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2014 Saw New Record Revenues for U.S. Trucking Industry
May 22, 2015 | Dan Boaz
A recent report released by the American Trucking Association as part of their 2015 "American Trucking Trends" revealed that the nationwide trucking industry saw good growth in 2014 reaching an all-time revenue peak of just over $700 billion
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For Hot Shot Trucking in Louisiana I-20 Remains Critical
May 19, 2015 | Dan Boaz
For Expedited and Hot Shot Trucking across and through northern Louisiana, the region is heavily reliant on Interstate 20 which crosses the upper section of the state from Vicksburg, MS across to Shreveport, LA. Heavy freight travels daily along the highway either to or from Dallas or back east towards Alabama, Texas or Florida.
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New Study Highlights Growing Driver Shortage Facing Trucking Industry
May 5, 2015 | Dan Boaz
One of the largest concerns on the horizon for the nationwide trucking industry remains a growing national shortage of drivers and a new study further demonstrates that there are no signs of the problem diminishing soon. The new report compiled by HireRight reinforces the statistics that show the industry is poised to be short more than a hundred thousand drivers over the coming decade.
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EIA Published List of Top 100 U.S. Oil and Gas Fields
April 28, 2015 | Dan Boaz
The hot shot trucking industry is especially active in supporting the energy sector throughout North America delivering urgent equipment, machinery and freight to locations that in many cases are far off the beaten track or a day's drive or more from the point of origin.
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Lack of Funding could Lead to New Port Crisis on East coast
April 22, 2015 | Dan Boaz
While the nationwide trucking industry was focusing on the now resolved West coast port dispute throughout the end of 2014 and during the opening months of 2015 a different but still important port issue is being faced on the opposite coast. The Port of New York and New Jersey ranks third in total tonnage nationally and set a new record cargo mark in 2014 but is struggling to manage increasing volume due to an over-stretched infrastructure.
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U.S. DOT Freight Index Shows Small Drop in February
April 13, 2015 | Dan Boaz
As part of our news rotation on the Hot Shot Trucking blog, today sees the addition of a regular review of The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Officially compiled by the United States Department of Transporation, the TSI information is released with
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New Tucson Road Project Benefits Trucking, Local Business and Region
April 7, 2015 | Dan Boaz
From time to time on the hot shot trucking blog we spotlight regional transportation improvements that can make a substantial difference to commercial growth along with hot shot trucking, urgent freight, and nationwide trucking operations. Today the focus turns to Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona, and the announcement
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