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Industry Securing Your Next Haul: A Pro’s Guide to Nailing the Interview
Landing a quality seat in today's market requires more than a clean MVR; it demands a strategic approach to the interview process.
Fairfield CDL-A Driver Hits $50,000 Jackpot at Sparta Truck Stop
A Kentucky lottery scratch-off turned a routine lunch break into a financial windfall for a professional driver, netting a take-home amount of $35,750 after tax withholdings.…
Industry Kentucky Opens Doors to Non-Resident CDL Testing
A new law signed by Governor Andy Beshear allows out-of-state applicants to take their commercial skills tests in Kentuc…
Industry Clean Freight Coalition Launches to Push Zero‑Emission Freight
Industry leaders unite to educate policymakers, cut greenhouse gases and shape a reliable, affordable path to zero‑emiss…
Industry Truckers Drive Good: How the Industry Powers Charitable Causes
From delivering wreaths to fighting trafficking, truckers are stepping up to support communities nationwide.…
Industry Global Biofuel Push Threatens Vegetable Oil Supplies and Fleet Fuel Costs
An escalating dash for renewable diesel and biodiesel is colliding with agricultural shortages, threatening price spikes and market instability that could hit commercial motor carriers hard.
FMCSA Proposes 2024 UCR Fee Cuts, Potentially Returning $112 Million to Carriers
A March 16 proposal could lower registration costs for fleets of all sizes, offering up to $3,453 relief per large carrier while keeping the Unified Carrier Registration program on…
Industry Safety Coalition Pushes for Federal Mandates on Speed Limiters and Braking Systems
A group of ten organizations is pressuring the Department of Transportation to accelerate new safety requirements for he…
Industry Kodiak Robotics and Forward Air Launch 24/6 Autonomous Lane Dallas‑Atlanta
Kodiak Robotics teams with Forward Air to run three weekly round‑trips of self‑driving freight between Dallas, Texas and…
Industry Tech‑Enabled Drop‑and‑Hook Platforms Give Small Carriers a Competitive Edge
Convoy Go’s 2020 launch, along with rivals like J.B. Hunt 360box and Transfix Drop, shows how telematics and load‑matchi…
Industry Teamsters, TForce Freight Kick Off Negotiations in Arlington
Negotiations begin with early progress on lodging, contract set to expire July 31
Averitt Express Hits $1.2 Million Donation Milestone for St. Jude
The carrier’s 2022 giving program topped $1.2 million, pushing its cumulative support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital past $10 million.…
Industry Texas Initiative Targets Traffic Light Delays to Boost Freight Efficiency
A new North Texas program uses cloud-based signal priority to keep trucks moving and slash fuel consumption.…
Industry Public Support for Truck Parking Grows, But ‘NIMBY’ Sentiment Remains a Roadblock
New survey data shows most Americans support expanded parking infrastructure, provided it stays miles away from their ow…
Industry California Court Backs Prop 22, But Trucking Industry Legal Fight Continues
The California Supreme Court has upheld the classification of ride-share drivers as independent contractors, leaving the…
Industry NMFTA Appoints Antwan Banks to Lead Cybersecurity Efforts for Trucking
The association is moving to secure digital supply chains by hiring a veteran security executive, a move that impacts how fleets manage data and compliance.
Ellen Voie Honored with Nettie Fowler Award for Industry Advocacy
The founder of the Women in Trucking Association receives recognition for her long-standing efforts to increase female representation across the commercial transportation sector.…
Industry Milwaukee Port Expansion Opens New Freight Lanes for Ag Exports
A $40 million investment on Jones Island promises a shift in regional commodity movement, demanding increased throughput…
Industry Truck Safety Coalition Pushes DOT for Sweeping Hazmat Regulation Overhaul
Citing the East Palestine rail disaster as a warning, safety advocates demand stricter FMCSA regulations and mandatory s…
Industry Senators Push to Cut Red Tape for Veterans Entering Trucking
New legislation aims to eliminate the two-year waiting period for GI Bill benefits at satellite CDL training centers.…
