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I could also have titled this article “Where Is The Wind Blowing From?” because it seems things are not going as predicted many years ago.  Per data from uses.gov (United States Geological Survey), wind turbine towers are 60-75% produced domestically, hub components are 30-50%, and nacelle assemblies are over 85% domestic. Though it is unclear from the […]

This year, March had a particularly bad start due to inclement weather in the northern states that affected WA, OR, CO, and New England. We had heavy snowfall, high winds, and even tornadoes. In addition, the US faced four or more heavy weather waves that moved from west to east, starting in February, and this […]

What is a broker?  One that acts as an agent for others, as in negotiating contracts, purchases, or sales in return for a fee or commission. So, what do Pilot Car Brokers do?  They are the intermediary between the trucking company and the pilot car driver, providing work for the pilot car driver.  However, what […]

Insurance is one of the most significant expenses for a pilot car driver, next to fuel and vehicle maintenance. Insurance rates have risen over the last two years, and one wonders why. A CBIZ (a commercial insurance and financial services provider) article stated:  “…technological advancements have made vehicle repairs increasingly expensive. Combined with raised labor […]

Below you will find a list of pilot car brokers that will provide business to your pilot car company: Equipment Expediters (Illinois) 888 854 7270 Ponytail PilotCars (North Carolina) 704 433 9306 Overland Motor Escort, LLC (Texas) 713 248 8335 J & A’s Big Rig Chasers (Virginia) 540 514 9609 Nittany Pilot Car & Safety […]

2023 was an excellent year for me and any pilot car driver I know. Two chip-making factories, one in Phoenix (Chandler) and one near Albuquerque, contributed to this boom. We also had several wind energy projects in ND, IA, WY, OK, TX (3 farms), OK (2 farms), and two off-shore projects in NY.  These projects […]

What will the future of the pilot car industry be now that a gigantic tectonic shift has taken place that has shaken every single country in the world? What will be next? How will it affect us as Pilot Car Drivers? There is a simple fact dominating discussions of investors, manufacturers, and inventors: energy. Why? […]