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Industry Oakley Trucking Outlines Path for New Owner-Operators
The latest episode of The Oakley Podcast breaks down the financial and operational realities of transitioning to independent contractor status.
Supreme Court Denies Review of California Worker Classification Law
The high court’s refusal to hear the case leaves AB5 in place, impacting how owner-operators and carriers navigate employment classification in the state.…
Industry Alabama 18-Wheeler Driver Hospitalized After I-459 Shooting Incident
Irondale police are investigating a potential road rage event that left a California-based professional driver with a no…
Industry U.K. Issues Emergency Visas for Truck Drivers as Shortages Cripple Supply Chains
Prime Minister Boris Johnson approves short-term visas for foreign commercial drivers to ease severe fuel and food suppl…
Industry Oakley Trucking’s New Leasing Opportunities Highlighted on Podcast
Oakley Trucking, a family‑owned carrier from North Little Rock, Arkansas, shares insights on leasing, bonuses, and caree…
Industry Top Podcasts for Long-Haul Truckers: Industry News and Entertainment Options
Specialized audio content is becoming a standard tool for maintaining focus and morale on long-haul routes, with new shows targeting both industry news and general entertainment.
Federal Vaccine Mandate Threatens to Deepen Industry Driver Shortage
Major carriers warn that new OSHA emergency standards for COVID-19 compliance could force thousands of qualified operators out of the workforce.…
Industry The Industry Push to Recruit More Women Behind the Wheel
As driver shortages persist, carriers are shifting their recruitment strategies to attract more women to the cab, but sy…
Industry Highway Humor: How DOT Departments Are Using Overhead Signs to Grab Attention
From Star Wars puns to blunt reminders about left-lane campers, state transportation departments are shaking up the mono…
Industry J&R Schugel Debuts Third Annual Mental Health Awareness Truck Wrap
The carrier has selected driver Shawn McDermott to pilot the new vehicle, continuing a multi-year initiative to address …
Industry Variant Launches Ambassador Program to Boost Driver Paychecks
The carrier is turning its current fleet into a recruiting force, offering per-mile incentives for drivers who bring new talent into the fold.
Patterson High School Coordinator Spends Summer Behind the Wheel to Fund Student Scholarships Amid Driver Shortage
Dave Dein trades his classroom for a cab this summer, driving to raise scholarship funds while helping address the industry's critical need for new CDL-A drivers.…
Industry Love’s Travel Stops Pledges $100,000 to St. Christopher Relief Fund
The donation aims to provide a financial safety net for professional drivers sidelined by medical emergencies.…
Industry Bored on the Road? Veteran Driver Shares Tricks to Stay Alert
Ashley Johnson’s proven techniques help CDL‑A drivers, owner‑operators, and OTR truckers beat fatigue and keep safety hi…
Industry Trucking Boss Shreds Internet Complainant Over Driver Grocery Stop
When a self-appointed parking monitor tried to get a driver fired for buying food, a UK fleet owner delivered a mastercl…
Industry Venture Logistics Expands Driver‑Centric Operations Across North America
The 25‑year‑old carrier adds new benefits and routes, promising higher pay and home time for CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators.
Highway to Hope Concert Nets $75,000 for Injured Drivers
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund secures significant funding to aid OTR and regional haulers sidelined by health crises.…
Industry J.B. Hunt and University of Arkansas Launch $1.25M in Funds for Supply Chain Inclusion
A $1 million endowment and a $250,000 accelerator fund aim to diversify the next generation of logistics leaders at the …
Industry Delivery Pods Gain Ground in Delivering Dinner
Autonomous delivery pods are moving from concept to reality in major US cities, targeting the short-haul segment that ha…
Industry Bismarck State College Rolls Out Fast‑Track CDL Program to Combat Driver Shortage
A three‑week, state‑funded course at Bismarck State College is delivering new commercial drivers as demand spikes and FM…
