Canadian Authorities Suspend Trucking Companies After Tunnel and Highway Accidents
Canadian authorities have taken action against two Vancouver-area trucking companies following accidents involving their vehicles.
New Federal Rule Sparks Debate Over Independent Contractor Classification
In a significant move, the Biden administration has introduced a federal rule that could compel businesses to reclassify independent contractors as employees.
Small Trucking Company Faces Financial Strain After Costly Tow on Georgia's I-75
A small trucking company, Elshaddai Truckers and Logistics, found themselves staring at a hefty bill for a tow job when one of their box trucks gave out on the busy southbound stretch of I-75 in Henry County, Georgia.
2024 Shaping Up as Year of Regulatory Changes in Trucking Industry
Trucking industry experts anticipate that in 2024, regulatory changes rather than legislative actions will play a crucial role in shaping the trucking sector.
Quebec Trucking Firm VP Sentenced to 10 Years in U.S. for Cross-Border Cocaine Smuggling
Guillaume Latour-Laitre, the vice president of a Quebec trucking firm, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in a cross-border cocaine smuggling operation.
Truck Driver Charged with Homicide After 15-Year-Old Student's Tragic Death at School Bus Stop
A 41-year-old truck driver, Gregory Jackson, has been charged with criminal negligent homicide in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Livingston ISD student who was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler as he was getting off a school bus.
California Considers Speed Cameras as Pedestrian Deaths Spike
A bill to allow speed cameras on a trial basis in California has landed on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk amid a spike in pedestrian deaths.
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.
Newsom Vetoes California's Anti-Autonomous Truck Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a state bill, Assembly Bill 316, which sought to ban the testing and operation of humanless trucks in the state.
Waabi and Uber Freight Launch Autonomous Trucking Pilot Route from Dallas to Houston
Uber Freight and Waabi have launched a commercial autonomous trucking pilot route in Texas, with plans to offer billions of miles in autonomous hauls with carrier partners over the next decade.
Beyond Cents per Mile: Strategies to Attract Drivers with Competitive Pay
As inflation drives up wages and a sluggish freight market affects rates, recruiting strategies for truck drivers must focus on competitive pay.
Teamsters Union Calls for Senate Investigation into Yellow Corp's Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Teamsters Union has called on the Senate to investigate the bankruptcy proceedings of Yellow Corp.
Women Leaders Making Strides in the Trucking Industry
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh and Jen Behnke are two successful entrepreneurs in the trucking industry, demonstrating that women can thrive in what is traditionally considered a male-dominated field.
From Outlaw to Efficiency Expert: Joel Morrow's Journey to Fuel Savings in Trucking
Joel Morrow, a truck driver, transitioned from being a "quintessential outlaw" in the trucking industry to becoming one of the foremost efficiency experts, achieving impressive fuel efficiency.
Navigating the Road Ahead: Strategies to Tackle Rising Trucking Costs in 2022
Trucking costs have continued to rise, with the average cost per mile reaching $2.25 in 2022, a 21.3% increase from 2021.
California Debates Self-Driving Truck Restrictions Amidst Safety and Job Concerns
California lawmakers, labor unions, and truck drivers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would ban self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds from operating on public roads without a human driver on board.
Volvo Prioritizes BEVs to Reduce Carbon in U.S. Trucking
Volvo Trucks believes that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will be the main technology to transform the trucking industry in North America and globally.
Autonomous Yard Trucks Set to Surge with a Projected 52% Growth
The growing need to modernize truck yards in line with warehouse and transport digitalization is fueling the adoption of established supply chain technologies to enhance asset tracking, allocation, and optimization within these yards.
Freight Brokers Optimistic About Future Growth Despite Current Weakness
Despite current challenges in the trucking and transportation markets, a survey by Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence indicates that more than 60% of freight brokers and logistics professionals expect demand for their services to grow over the next six months.
PepsiCo's Long-Haul Electric Routes Thrive with Tesla Semis
PepsiCo's Sacramento distribution center is at the forefront of the company's push into electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions