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Driving home for the holidays, peak season came early
The busy season for freight transportation hit earlier than usual this year. As a result, more truck drivers may be able to spend...
Tropical Storm Nicole could affect trucking industry
Florida is under threat of another tropical storm, only a month after the southwestern coastline was ravaged by Hurricane Ian. Both President Biden...
Possible rail strike pushed back until December
Avoiding a strike has been a top priority for the freight railroads in America as railway unions have worked to reach labor agreements....
Digitizing the LTL industry with eBOL
A new electronic bills of lading (eBOL) standard is being released to the less-than-truckload market. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) wants...
Truck driver’s hours-of-service waiver request rejected by FMCSA
Leland Schmitt recently submitted a request to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that has garnered the attention of the truck driving...
Women in Trucking Association awards Member of the Month
Each month, the Women in Trucking Association awards a Member of the Month. November 2022’s award was given to United Parcel Service (UPS)...
Diesel tankers staying busy into 2023
The shipping industry for oil tankers is expecting the largest demand surge in over 30 years as 2023 draws closer. Tankers hauling gasoline...
New data-sharing initiative for trucking supported by White House
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg just gave a hearty stamp of approval for the communication forum Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW). The forum was...
Need for diesel techs remains strong as EVs enter market
Diesel technicians are an integral part of the trucking industry. As vocational schools begin to create educational and training plans for electric vehicle...
Bill ensures worker flexibility for independent contractors
A newly introduced bipartisan bill would create an independent job opportunity that combines flexibility and workplace protection for independent contractors. The bill, titled...
