Industry California Truckers Reject Teamsters Union Vote, Defying A.B. 5 Momentum
In a surprising turn, 299 eligible drivers in California voted against joining the Teamsters, leaving the union’s push for collective bargaining rights in the gig economy stalled.
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 heavy-duty commercial vehicles.…
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 Love’s Travel Stops Opens Nationwide Hiring Push Across Multiple Divisions
The fuel and service giant is recruiting for diesel techs, drivers, and retail staff in a two-day event spanning its cor…
Industry Digital Efficiency: The Essential App Toolkit for Modern Truckers
From load management to legal compliance, these mobile tools are changing the way professional drivers handle the road in 2026.
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 The Crossroads: Choosing Between Company Driver and Owner-Operator Roles
Deciding between the security of a fleet position and the independence of business ownership requires a hard look at the…
Industry Ryder Rolls Out Discount Program for Women‑Owned Trucking Firms
Ryder System offers up to 5% off pre‑owned commercial vehicles to women‑owned businesses and Women in Trucking members, aiming to narrow the gender gap in the 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 from local trucking operations.…
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.…
Industry Missouri Rest Areas Reconfigured to Serve Truckers
Two I‑20 and I‑35 stops will close in March to become dedicated truck parking sites, a $3.8 million upgrade aimed at eas…
J.B. Hunt Driver Earns Goodyear Highway Hero Title for Life-Saving Rescue
Andrew Waits turned his tractor-trailer into a shield on a busy highway, preventing tragedy and earning top industry honors.…
Industry Why Bigger Isn't Better for Electric Truck Batteries
Industry experts are warning fleets to stop over-spec'ing electric vehicle batteries, suggesting that duty-cycle analysi…
Industry ATRI Opens 15th Annual Cost Survey, Deadline Set for April 28
The American Transportation Research Institute seeks confidential operational data from fleets and owner-operators to be…
Industry Veteran OTR Trucker Mary Candy Bass Earns MATS Wall of Fame Induction
After half a century on the interstate, the 78-year-old long-haul driver and six-million-miler adds another major honor …
