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Impact & Regulations

Next Generation in Trucking expanding driver training for high schoolers

March 23, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

The Next Generation in Trucking Association is using a recently awarded grant to expand a driver training program for high schoolers beyond its California roots. Co-founder and President Lindsey Trent said Next Generation in Trucking earlier this month was awarded […]


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Trucking executives share M&A experience, pitfalls

March 7, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

Trucking company owners looking to sell their business or buy a new one got an hour’s worth of advice here from three executives who recently went through the process. “Whether you want to sell or not, if you don’t have […]


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Carriers asked to weigh in on how recreational marijuana affects trucking

February 28, 2023

Via: Transport Dive

The American Transportation Research Institute wants carriers to weigh in on whether federal drug testing policies for CDL holders should change, given the growing number of states legalizing marijuana. More than 20 states, most recently Maryland and Missouri, have now […]


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Diesel Sheds Another 8.2¢, Falling to $4.294 a Gallon

February 27, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The national average price for diesel finished February with a flourish, dropping 8.2 cents a gallon to reach $4.294, according to Energy Information Administration data released Feb. 27. Highlights Diesel has shed 24.5 cents over the past three weeks and […]


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3 trucking tech trends to watch in 2023

February 10, 2023

Via: Transport Dive

Shifting consumer habits, market dynamics and tax incentives could further spur fleets to use technologies to maximize efficiencies for trucks, lowering long-term costs for carriers. Despite hazy economic conditions, new tax rebates for green trucks and advancements in self-driving vehicle […]


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Labor woes expected to persist for trucking fleets in 2023

January 31, 2023

Via: Transport Dive

As freight demand declines and budgets tighten, hiring and retention are expected to remain a challenge for trucking in 2023, according to executives of three top U.S. trucking associations. Leaders of the Truckload Carriers Association, the American Trucking Associations and […]


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Softer economy impacts LTL carriers different than truckload, industry executives say

January 23, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

Rough start to 2023 for dry bulk, tThe softness in the U.S. economy impacts truckload carriers more severely than their LTL brethren because truckload capacity is greater and there are fewer barriers to entry, industry executives said Monday. At the […]


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California Trucking Group Rekindles Legal Battle to Block AB 5

January 18, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The California Trucking Association has asked a federal judge to issue a new preliminary injunction in an attempt to continue its legal battle to block enforcement of California’s AB 5 law that CTA maintains will force owner-operators to become motor […]


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Can Heavy Electric Trucks Be Deployed Industrywide by 2045?

January 13, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Successful electrification of heavy trucks will require motor carriers to coordinate driver rest periods with charging their trucks, a potential obstacle that could increase carrier operational costs and result in delivery delays. That potential challenge was among several researchers outlined […]


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What trucking companies want in tomorrow’s executives — and why it’s hard to find

January 12, 2023

Via: Transport Dive

A flurry of executive-level personnel changes in the trucking industry in recent months exceeded recruiter Jon Fricke’s expectations, particularly amid declining demand. The moves have come across different industry segments. C.H. Robinson replaced CEO Bob Biesterfeld on New Year’s Eve. […]


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Trucking Demand Growth Increases Land Management Concerns

January 11, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The increase in demand for freight transportation is adding strain on land management, experts said during a session at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 11. “If you’ve been involved with economic development directors in a county somewhere, it’s […]


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Fur flies as Teamsters begin hashing out UPS negotiating strategy

January 11, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

The contract negotiating process between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters union was expected to get loud and emotional. Judging from comments made at the first Teamster meeting to discuss bargaining strategy, the union didn’t disappoint. On Monday in Washington, Teamsters […]


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How 2 freight agents found success with asset-based brokerage

January 3, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

What makes a freight broker agent successful? Each person is likely to answer differently, but according to Anita Baker, who draws on her 38 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry, it comes down to four characteristics: Solid […]


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Involvement best way to bring change to trucking industry

December 27, 2022

Via: FreightWaves

Are there things you wish you could change in the trucking industry? Do you sometimes feel as if you’re the only one frustrated by some particular issue? Chances are many others feel the same way. But nothing will change unless […]


Impact & Regulations

Congress directs action on broker-related regulations

December 20, 2022

Via: FreightWaves

A fiscal year 2023 funding bill unveiled Tuesday includes updated measures affecting trucking and maritime, including issues related to illegal truck brokering and support for lightweight shipping containers. The $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, is an “omnibus” spending bill […]


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Trucking braces for new heavy-duty engine emission standards

December 14, 2022

Via: FreightWaves

The Biden administration will soon issue new tailpipe emissions standards for trucks that most truckers — from single owner-operators to owners of large fleets — warn could place heavy cost burdens onto the U.S. economy as a recession already looms. […]


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ELDs coming to California intrastate trucking in 2024, trailing rest of US

November 21, 2022

Via: FreightWaves

A regulation that would require intrastate carriers in California to be equipped with ELDs is open for a comment period by the California Highway Patrol, with a projected in-service date for the rule at the start of 2024. Unlike other […]


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Perspective: Tax Credits Available for Trucking

November 21, 2022

Via: Transport Topics

The trucking industry has its fair share of challenges right now — from high fuel prices to worker shortages. One solution to help ease some pressure may lie in pursuing government tax incentive programs, such as the Work Opportunity Tax […]


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Trucking Industry Heads Into Smoother Holiday Season

November 17, 2022

Via: Transport Topics

This holiday shipping season is expected to be marked by fewer delays and disruptions compared with the past two years, thanks to early freight movements, a flattening of volume and increased capacity, experts said. “That concern over supply chain consistency […]


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Comments come in from trucking sector on proposed DOL independent contractor rule

November 11, 2022

Via: FreightWaves

Doing a search on the word “trucking” embedded in comments on the Department of Labor’s proposed independent contract rule results mostly in criticisms of the proposal, but it’s far from unanimous. Most of the comments to the rule read by […]