Industry Oversize Skillet Haul on I-59 Highlights Specialized Freight Demand
A 14,360-pound cast iron skillet traveled to Tennessee, underscoring the niche market for heavy hauls and the specialized skills required by CDL-A holders.
Grocery Shelf Gaps Return, Trucking Chains Squeezed Again
Empty aisles in the Northeast are back on the radar as winter storms, labor gaps and lingering COVID‑19 strains choke supply lines, putting pressure on drivers and carriers.…
Industry Armed Robberies Targeting Freight Haulers Rise in Atlanta
A UPS driver was kidnapped and tied up inside a trailer following an early morning armed robbery, highlighting the growi…
Industry Life in the Sleeper: The Realities of Running as a Team
Living and working in an 8-by-10 box requires more than just a CDL-A; it demands a unique level of patience and conflict…
Industry The 110-Year Sentence: Lessons from the Aguilera-Mederos Case
A look back at the landmark Colorado crash case that forced a national conversation on mandatory minimums and driver acc…
Industry White House Announces Truck Action Plan to Address Driver Shortage and Supply Chain Issues
Federal initiative aims to fast-track licensing, expand apprenticeships, and recruit veterans to strengthen the nation’s trucking workforce.
OOIDA Urges USDOT to Direct $1 Billion Toward the National Truck Parking Crisis
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is pressing federal officials to allocate infrastructure funds directly toward safe resting spaces for commercial motor vehicle o…
Industry Bread Truck Chase Turns Into Thanksgiving Night Pursuit in Los Angeles
A bread truck driver evaded police through Compton, toppled trees and was finally apprehended after a spike‑strip stop.…
Industry Staying Road-Ready: Managing Cold and Flu Season Behind the Wheel
Professional drivers face unique health risks on the road. Here is how to keep your immune system sharp and minimize dow…
Industry Governors Sign Executive Orders to Ease Trucking Regulations Amid Supply Chain Crisis
Fifteen Republican governors launch Operation Open Roads, urging President Biden to roll back federal rules and issuing …
Industry Container Gridlock: The Supply Chain Bottleneck Hurting Trucking Efficiency
A massive pileup of empty shipping containers at major ports is stalling logistics, driving up equipment costs, and forcing drivers to navigate a broken return cycle.
ATRI 2021 Report: Diverging Priorities Between Drivers and Carriers
The American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey reveals a stark disconnect in what truck drivers, motor carriers, and the industry at large consider their most press…
Industry Cardinal Logistics Expands Non-CDL Box Truck Hiring in Massachusetts and Washington
Dedicated carrier offers six-figure income potential for owner-operators with 26-foot box trucks, eliminating the need f…
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 non-life-threatening leg wound on the interstate.…
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 Five Hollywood Stars Who Started Behind the Wheel
From Elvis Presley to Jason Aldean, a surprising list of entertainers spent their early careers hauling freight and deli…
