--- title: Integrity Express Logistics Carriers Blog | Transportation Industry description: Transportation Industry | Helping dispatchers and truckers solve the challenges they face when it comes to finding loads for their trucks and keeping their trucks moving! --- [![IEL Logo](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/IEL-Logo.svg)](http://intxlog.com) - Services - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/) - [Technology](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/technology/) - [Daily Tracking](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/daily-tracking/) - Carriers - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/) - [Get Setup](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/carriers-registration/) - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers) - Customers - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers) - [Jobs](http://www.ieljobs.com/) - [Leadership](https://www.ielfreight.com/leadership/) - [Videos](https://www.ielfreight.com/videos/) - [News](https://www.ielfreight.com/news/) - [About](https://www.ielfreight.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.ielfreight.com/contact/) - - [![IEL-Logo](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/IEL-Logo.svg)](http://intxlog.com)   - Services - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/) - [Technology](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/technology/) - [Daily Tracking](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/daily-tracking/) - Carriers - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/) - [Get Setup](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/carriers-registration/) - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers) - Customers - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers) - [Jobs](http://www.ieljobs.com/) - [Leadership](https://www.ielfreight.com/leadership/) - [Videos](https://www.ielfreight.com/videos/) - [News](https://www.ielfreight.com/news/) - [About](https://www.ielfreight.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.ielfreight.com/contact/) ## [The Future of Freight: Autonomous Trucks](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/the-future-of-freight-autonomous-trucks) Posted by [Matt Ventura](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/matt-ventura-principal-partner-integrity-express-logistics) on Aug 17, 2021 9:10:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Future of Freight: Autonomous Trucks](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Future%20of%20Freight%20Img-1.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/the-future-of-freight-autonomous-trucks) [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/the-future-of-freight-autonomous-trucks) 7 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/the-future-of-freight-autonomous-trucks#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry), [Logistics Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/logistics-industry) ## [New Approach to Funding Highway Improvements Could Affect Trucking](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-approach-to-funding-highway-improvements-could-affect-trucking) Posted by [Pete Ventura](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/pete-ventura-partner-integrity-express-logistics) on Jul 22, 2019 10:57:17 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![New Approach to Funding Highway Improvements Could Affect Trucking](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Funding%20Highway%20Improvements%20-%20Pixabay.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-approach-to-funding-highway-improvements-could-affect-trucking) It’s not breaking news that infrastructure and highway improvements are on the federal administration’s agenda. Currently, federal fuel taxes are what fund most of the nation’s highway repairs. But some say that the current fuel tax doesn’t provide enough money to cover all needed improvements. To combat this issue, a higher fuel tax has been suggested to generate more funding for repairs. Opponents of a higher fuel tax say that tolling would be a better approach to funding highway improvements. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-approach-to-funding-highway-improvements-could-affect-trucking) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-approach-to-funding-highway-improvements-could-affect-trucking#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry) ## [New Jobs for the Trucking Industry?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-jobs-for-the-trucking-industry) Posted by [James Steger](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/james-steger-principal-partner-integrity-express-logistics) on Jul 15, 2019 11:02:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![New Jobs for the Trucking Industry?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Carrier%20Blog%20Images%20/New%20Jobs%20for%20the%20Trucking%20Industry.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-jobs-for-the-trucking-industry) In a previous blog post, we discussed how some in the transportation industry are hesitant about [**what automated technologies will mean for trucking jobs**. Will they c](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-do-self-driving-trucks-really-mean-for-the-trucking-industry)ompletely nix the need for truck drivers? While some truck drivers are worried that they may be out of a job in the future, others are excited about the potential changes such technologies will bring to the transportation industry, like new jobs. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-jobs-for-the-trucking-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/new-jobs-for-the-trucking-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry) ## [Traits of the Top Truck Drivers](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/traits-of-the-top-truck-drivers) Posted by [Nate Staley](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/nate-staley-logistics-sales-manager) on Jul 9, 2019 10:07:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Traits of the Top Truck Drivers](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Carrier%20Blog%20Images%20/Traits%20of%20the%20Top%20Truck%20Drivers.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/traits-of-the-top-truck-drivers) This is going to get sappy for a second, but hang in there - it’ll be quick! We’re all unique individuals with our own talents and characteristics. There! I said it. While it may sound cliché, we can’t deny its truth. Although we're all unique individuals, when it comes to the traits and talents of the top truck drivers, we've found some commonalities. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/traits-of-the-top-truck-drivers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/traits-of-the-top-truck-drivers#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry) ## [4 Things Small Carrier Companies Need to Do to Survive 2019's Freight Market](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/4-things-small-carrier-companies-need-to-do-to-survive-2019s-freight-market) Posted by [Roger Tuchfarber](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/roger-tuchfarber-logistics-account-manager) on Jul 1, 2019 10:30:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![4 Things Small Carrier Companies Need to Do to Survive 2019's Freight Market](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Carrier%20Blog%20Images%20/4%20Things%20Small%20Carrier%20Companies%20Need%20to%20Do%20to%20Survive%202019s%20Freight%20Market.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/4-things-small-carrier-companies-need-to-do-to-survive-2019s-freight-market) An article recently published by *FreightWaves* regarding the **[conditions carrier companies will face in 2019](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/conditions-for-fleets-are-deteriorating-and-it-will-get-bloody)** may have smaller carrier companies worried about what their future holds. The freight market is currently characterized by terms like “driver shortage” and “capacity glut,” meaning some carriers are left with trucks that don’t have anything to transport. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/4-things-small-carrier-companies-need-to-do-to-survive-2019s-freight-market) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/4-things-small-carrier-companies-need-to-do-to-survive-2019s-freight-market#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry), [Economy](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/economy) ## [Storms and Their Impact on the Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/storms-and-their-impact-on-the-transportation-industry) Posted by [Nate Staley](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/nate-staley-logistics-sales-manager) on Jun 12, 2019 10:17:25 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Storms and Their Impact on the Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Storms%20and%20Their%20Impact%20on%20the%20Transportation%20Industry.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/storms-and-their-impact-on-the-transportation-industry) ‘Tis the season for severe weather and storms. You likely are familiar with or have personally experienced power outages, flooding, or the wind and hail damage that storms can bring. But most people probably don’t think too much about the impact that these storms can have on the transportation industry. For those who work within the transportation industry, storms can present a major obstacle when it comes to getting work done. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/storms-and-their-impact-on-the-transportation-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/storms-and-their-impact-on-the-transportation-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry) ## [It's a Big Week in Transportation! What Can You Do to Prepare for CVSA Roadcheck Week 2019?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-can-you-do-to-prepare-for-cvsa-roadcheck-week-2019) Posted by [Roger Tuchfarber](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/roger-tuchfarber-logistics-account-manager) on Jun 3, 2019 3:10:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![It's a Big Week in Transportation! What Can You Do to Prepare for CVSA Roadcheck Week 2019?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Carrier%20Blog%20Images%20/Truck%20Roadcheck%20in%20the%20Transportation%20Industry.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-can-you-do-to-prepare-for-cvsa-roadcheck-week-2019) Calling all transportation professionals and carriers! It’s that time of the year again - the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual roadcheck inspection is set to begin on June 4th. For three days, inspectors will be out on the road randomly inspecting **[nearly 70,000](https://www.transflo.com/roadcheck-2019-inspection/)** trucks and drivers. The probability of being stopped and inspected is high, so don’t be caught off guard! Here are some things you can do over the next few days to prepare for an inspection: [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-can-you-do-to-prepare-for-cvsa-roadcheck-week-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-can-you-do-to-prepare-for-cvsa-roadcheck-week-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry) ## [What Do Self-Driving Trucks Really Mean for the Trucking Industry?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-do-self-driving-trucks-really-mean-for-the-trucking-industry) Posted by [Dan Ratcliff](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/author/dan-ratcliff-logistics-sales-manager) on May 13, 2019 11:56:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What Do Self-Driving Trucks Really Mean for the Trucking Industry?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Self-Driving%20Truck.jpeg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-do-self-driving-trucks-really-mean-for-the-trucking-industry) Self-driving trucks. Just hearing the term can set off a range of emotions—excitement, intimidation, uncertainty, fear. But what do automated trucks really mean for the trucking industry? [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-do-self-driving-trucks-really-mean-for-the-trucking-industry) 25 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/what-do-self-driving-trucks-really-mean-for-the-trucking-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/tag/transportation-industry) [All posts](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers/all) ## JOIN OUR CARRIER NETWORK We strive to build a long-term relationship with every carrier we work with, and we believe that together, we can achieve excellence! 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