U.S. DOT funded grant program launched to help veterans become professional truck drivers
Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary has spearheaded a new federal grant program meant to encourage veterans into the trucking field.
Pepsi announces 2024 plans to expand bottling line
Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Pepsi Bottling Ventures has announced plans to expand production to help meet the demand for its products.
Motor carriers look to navigate an industry with less owner-operators
With the traditional owner-operator business model threatened, the trucking industry is looking to get creative moving forward.
The new generation of truck drivers can learn a lot from their predecessors
Professional truck drivers have a lot of good advice to offer the new generation.
Truckers should be concerned if rail workers proceed with strike
If engineers and train crews strike against the U.S. railroads, truckers have a good reason to be concerned.
“Congestion Toll” is progressing in NYC
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is set to proceed with an environmental assessment and long-delayed public hearings for the toll, meant to be issued to those driving through highly-congested areas of the city.
FRA looking to require two-person crew in North American trains
The Federal Railroad Administration will likely require a two-person crew minimum on trains throughout North America following a regulator push.
46% increase in supply chain disruptions since 2021
Resilinc, a supply chain resilience firm based in California, has released data showing that there has been a 46% increase in supply chain disruptions since this time in 2021.
FMSCA’s driver apprenticeship program is now live
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has forced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to develop an apprenticeship driver pilot program.
Port of Oakland operations reopen as AB5 protestors move to “free speech zones”
The Port of Oakland reopened its marine terminal gates after several days of closure due to independent truck driver protests.
FRA to increase locomotive crew member minimum requirement for safety precautions
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced its plans to take steps to strengthen train safety and reduce any risk to crew members, the environment, and the public.
Port of Los Angeles is enduring 40 million cyber attacks per month
The majority of the cyber-attacks are originating from Russia and Europe as international adversaries attempt to disrupt the American economy.
Transportation logistics workers are tired of second-class treatment
Transportation and logistics workers are critical to the supply chain running smoothly, and they will use that to their advantage in order to get what they want and need.
Memphis Animal Services adoption program aims to re-home pets with truckers
Memphis Animal Services in Memphis, Tennessee has launched a program meant to pair dogs with truckers looking for a companion on the road.
Port of Oakland AB5 protests expected to continue for weeks
The owner-operator protests at the Port of Oakland are expected to continue for weeks.
Truck parking bill clears House committee
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, HR2187, has officially cleared the full House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
25% increase year over year of positive drug tests in the transportation/warehousing industry
Urine drug tests have resulted in positive rates of increasing a relative 25% year over year. This growth signals a troubling statistic in the transportation and warehousing industry.
Younger generation of drivers attracted by tech-savvy carriers
Keeping younger generations of drivers satisfied and effective in their positions will require digitizing their job’s tasks in an increasingly digitized world.
Port of Oakland closes gates at night amid owner ops AB5 protests
The California labor law AB% has owner-operators protesting at ports up and down the California coast, and the Port of Oakland shut its night gates due to the crowds.