AB5 Impacts Small-Business Truckers, Warns OOIDA
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has voiced concerns that California's Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), intended to address the misclassification of truck drivers, has actually burdened legitimate independent contractors.
Massachusetts Truck Driver Wins $1 Million Just Days After Announcing Retirement
Paul Bashaw, a 65-year-old trucker with over 20 years of experience in Massachusetts, is retiring with a $1 million jackpot, won just three days after he gave notice to his boss.
Many Drivers Opt to Stay on the Road Due to Enjoyment and Financial Reasons
A recent survey by Truckers News and Commercial Carrier Journal found that many truck drivers have no plans to retire.
Old Drive-In Theaters Transformed into Truck Parking Solutions
Frank Sonzala, a veteran in the trucking and transportation industry, is spearheading a business plan to address the pressing issue of the nationwide truck parking shortage.
Contrasting Views on Truck Driver Shortage Prove Controversial
In July 2021, the American Trucking Association (ATA) warned of a severe truck driver shortage, while the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Land Line Magazine disputed this narrative.
Yellow Subsidiary Settles EEOC Claim Over Gender Discrimination in Driver Hiring
Yellow Corp. subsidiary USF Holland has agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging gender discrimination in the hiring of truck drivers.
Insights from New Survey: Decline in Job Seekers for Truck Driving Positions
A recent survey conducted by the Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics (PDA) sheds light on the current state of the truck driving job market.
A recent study has shown more truck drivers are dying from not using seat belts
The lack of seat belt use among truck drivers is a growing concern for federal regulators, evident from the recent fatality data.
Truck Parking Shortage: A Critical Issue Requiring Action
Truck parking scarcity remains a major concern in the transportation industry, with insufficient parking spaces available for drivers to comply with mandatory rest breaks.
Interstate 55 in southern Illinois reopens after a devastating big rig accident
A chain reaction crash along a 2-mile stretch of Illinois’ Interstate 55 left six people dead and almost 40 injured on May 1.
Senators in Georgia let up on truck weight limits
A plan to increase the weight limits on Georgia state highways has been a hot topic in the state's Senate Transportation Committee.
Daylight Savings Time can bring out drowsy driving in truckers
Truckers, like many people, can suffer from drowsy driving during daylight savings time due to the shift in time, which can disrupt their sleep schedule and circadian rhythm.
Recreational marijuana is a complicated problem for drivers, and trucking fleets
Marijuana use can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time, which can increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
You don’t need to be a trucker to enjoy a truck stop!
Trucker Path - a mobile app for truck drivers - has laid out the top truck stops across America, with Davenport, Iowa’s Kwik Star #1071 taking the top spot.
Trucking industry hiring looks dim in 2023
More than half of the 108 carriers and brokers surveyed by TMS provider Rose Rocket have said that retaining and hiring truckers will be the top challenge of the year.
Freight trucking industry is beginning the journey to electric vehicle adaption
It's likely that electric trucks will be introduced in urban areas and cities first, where there is a higher demand for sustainable and efficient transportation options.
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.
Data needed: Women in Trucking analyzing gender diversity
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is researching gender diversity in the trucking industry.
2023 “trucking recession” is a real possibility after stark 2022 peak season
Peak season is typically a time of stress and profit for the trucking industry.