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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•February 14, 2019

Commentary: College Is Not the Only Answer

With tuitions skyrocketing maybe it’s not surprising that there seems to be some progress when it comes to young people recognizing that skilled trades are a viable and even preferable option when considering a career.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•February 13, 2019

When Labor Rules and Trucker Hours of Service Collide

Drivers could be entitled to earn minimum wage for all hours worked – even during waiting periods officially entered as "off duty" or “sleeper berth” in log books – depending on the outcome of a case that could eventually have national implications.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•February 12, 2019

California, Trucking Groups Battle Over Independent Contractor Definition in Court

The California attorney general’s office has fired back at legal challenges to a state Supreme Court ruling that may make it impossible for trucking companies to use independent contractor drivers in the state.

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News•by Staff•February 8, 2019

California Files Suit to Keep Rest Break Rules for Truck Drivers

California has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit asking it to overturn the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s recent decree that the state can’t enforce its rest break and meal rules against truck drivers.

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News•by Staff•February 6, 2019

Walmart Plans to Go with Private Fleet at Ohio Facility

Walmart’s private fleet is adding truck driving jobs to its Washington Court House, Ohio, transportation office as it brings the operations of that facility in-house.

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Products•February 5, 2019

SiriusXM Made Standard on All International On-Highway Trucks

International Trucks has made SiriusXM radios standard equipment for the LoneStar, LT Series, and RH Series on-highway tractors.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2019

ELD Adoption Fails to Reduce Truck Accidents, Study Says

ELDs were supposed to reduce driver fatigue and make roads safer, but a recent report suggests that any benefits may have been offset by an increase in unsafe driving behaviors.

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News•by Staff•January 31, 2019

Trucker Declared Imminent Hazard After Killing 2 Pedestrians

Ohio-licensed truck driver Doug A. Jones has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after fatally striking two people with his truck.

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News•by Staff•January 30, 2019

ATA Names 2019-2020 America’s Road Team Truck Drivers

American Trucking Associations has announced its latest group of America's Road Team drivers for the 2019-2020 campaign.

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Articles•by Jim Park•January 28, 2019

5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Prevent Cold-Weather Calamity

Every year we read about drivers who perish in their trucks during extended road closures where the driver goes off the road or runs into impassable conditions. Would you or your drivers be able to stay warm and safe if you were caught in such a situation?

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