Truck drivers with sleep disorders struggle with safety
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most undiagnosed and prevalent sleep disorder that plagues the transportation logistics industry.
Cargo theft over the holiday weekend puts carriers on high alert
In the past five years alone, there have been 114 cargo thefts reported over the 4th of July holiday. The total loss in value was $5,535,417.
SCOTUS had denied the CTA’s petition to review California’s AB5 law
The Supreme Court has denied the California Trucking Association’s petition to review their case against AB5 - the controversial bill aimed to redefine independent contractors in the Golden State.
Narcotics trafficking crackdown begins as shipping companies combine forces with customs agents
With 275 million people worldwide using drugs in the year 2021 and over 36 million people suffering from drug use disorders, the urgency to quell the surge in drugs traveling across borders has only grown.
Want better driver retention? Ask your drivers what they want
Driver feedback is one of the most valuable assets a company can have, encouraging loyalty and an open chain of communication.
Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court response to CTA’s case against AB5
Until the Supreme Court makes a decision on the case, there is an injunction in place that disallows the state of California from enforcing the controversial Assembly Bill 5.
Owner-operators place high value of ability to take their pets with them on the road
In a Truckstop.com survey conducted in light of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, independent owner-operators conveyed that taking their pet on the road with them was a key benefit in their chosen profession.
OOIDA pushed for better truck parking across the nation
Prioritizing better truck parking should be a no-brainer for states who want to enhance the cohesiveness of the trucking industry.
The Department of Labor wants your feedback on worker classification
Defining “employee” and “independent contractor” has been a hot-button issue that the U.S. Department of Labor has been attempting to tackle.
Federal Railroad Administration grants $2 million to rail-related suicide prevention
California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New York, and Ohio are some of the states where these grants are being forwarded.
Cargo theft rising as congestion leaves containers “sitting around”
Cargo theft is increasing as congestion at the ports leaves containers like sitting ducks.
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is gaining traction in Congress
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, formally known as HR2187, is gaining traction in Congress as two more co-sponsors hopped on board.
Self-defense classes: a creative incentive to diversify a driver pool
Women drivers could be incentivized to partner with carriers with self-defense classes.
Don’t forget to fortify your supply chain for hurricane season
Hurricane season is here: it’s time to fortify your supply chain.
Truck parking in the US is a huge driver issues; members of Congress call for action
Adequate parking availability has been an issue for drivers for years.
Talk with your drivers about new tech
Keeping the communication lines open and honest with drivers not only builds trust but also a better understanding of why the new technology is implemented into their work.
Trucker safety is critical; how to avoid being targeted
Companies and drivers alike are becoming more concerned about the safety of their workers as crime upticks in the transportation industry.
Deadly vehicle crash on Arkansas I-30 leaves westbound lanes closed
Arkansas I-30 bore witness to a multi-vehicle wreck, involving several 18-wheelers on Wednesday afternoon.
A “strong safety culture” is necessary for driver retention, according to supply chain leaders
At the 2022 TCA Safety & Security Meeting, panelists explained the need for better safety programs and culture for drivers in the field.
Social security number compromised after a data breach attack at massive trucking company, C.R. England
The Social Security numbers of thousands of people associated with C.R. England have been compromised after a massive data breach.