The best semi-truck for you depends on what you haul, where you drive, your budget, and the specifications you need to do the job. Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Volvo are all popular options, but each offers different advantages in areas like cost of ownership, comfort, customization, safety, fuel economy, and service availability.

Independent contractors hauling freight with Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) can lease a truck through Competitive Equipment Sales (CES), an ATS sister company. CES offers 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year leases with options that can lead to truck ownership. Established ATS lease operators may also qualify for the Top Anderson Performers (TAP) program through Truck Power Leasing.

When winter weather moves in, the right equipment — and the confidence to use it — makes all the difference. After more than 16 years of helping keep professional drivers informed, educated, and safe, I'm here with a guide to help you understand tire chain laws, stay compliant, and make confident, safe decisions when winter weather hits.

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote in his Meditations that "the universe is change." Change is a constant, and while exciting and full of promise, change comes with its own set of challenges, too.

Proper weight distribution on a van trailer or reefer means balancing the load so the steer, drive, and trailer axle groups remain within legal weight limits. Drivers can reduce the risk of overweight citations by knowing their equipment weight, planning for freight and fuel, weighing the loaded truck, and adjusting the fifth wheel or trailer tandems when necessary.

Electronic logging devices (ELDs or e-logs) for truckers play a critical role in keeping drivers compliant, efficient, and safe on the road. Understanding how ELDs work, how to manage your logs, and how to stay within your Hours of Service (HOS) limits helps you avoid violations and stay focused on driving.

An auxiliary power unit, or APU, is a small diesel-powered engine attached to a semi-truck that helps control the cab temperature, charge the truck’s batteries, and warm the engine block without requiring the truck’s main engine to idle.

Choosing a trucking company is one of the most important decisions a driver can make — and it should never be based on pay alone.