DOT Wants Easier CDL Path
T The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced two proposals that would take steps toward responding to a national shortage of qualified truck…
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Canada next to require ELDs
On the day the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect, Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau gathered with trucking industry leaders bearing a gift, in the form of a law that…
‘Wreaths Across America’ Fallen Veteran Charity Program Expands
Wreaths Across America National nonprofit “Wreaths Across America’’ is offering a new sponsorship opportunity called Rolling Ambassadors that is available to professional truck drivers and others. For…
Parking for truckers ‘inadequate’
There is a high cost for not having enough safe places for commercial truck drivers to park and rest, according to a pilot study by Oregon State University (OSU). Oregon U.S. Highway 97 Over a seven-y…
Demand high for truck drivers & diesel mechanics
As the transportation industry continues to grow and baby boomers continue to retire, the need for trained diesel mechanics and truck drivers has never been greater. Job openings span the U.S., and ma…
Parking for truckers ‘inadequate’
There is a high cost for not having enough safe places for commercial truck drivers to park and rest, according to a pilot study by Oregon State University (OSU). Over a seven-year period on one 290-m…
Truckers debating ‘Ban the Box’ rule
F For 25 or more years, the U.S. trucking industry has struggled with a growing driver shortage. According to American Trucking Associations (ATA), if the current trend holds, the shortage may balloon…
