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News•by Steven Martinez•September 25, 2018

New California Law Holds Retailers Liable for Truck Driver Misclassification

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that aims to hold retailers partly accountable for working with trucking companies that have a record of labor violations.

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News•by Staff•September 20, 2018

Owner-Operator Group Slams Indiana Truck Toll Increase

In a letter to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association attacked the 35% increase to truck tolls on the Indiana Toll Road, calling them ineffective, punitive, and discriminatory.

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News•by Staff•September 19, 2018

FMCSA Extends Comment Period on Hours of Service Reform

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the public comment period for a recent proposed rulemaking that could potentially change hours of service rules for truck drivers.

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News•by Staff•September 18, 2018

FMCSA Removes Red Tape for Diabetic Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule that makes it easier for individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to become qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce.

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News•by Staff•September 13, 2018

USA Truck Increases Pay for Regional Drivers

USA Truck announced a pay raise for its regional Class A drivers that ups base pay and expands the long-term pay scale.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2018

Tolls to Increase for Heavy Trucks in Indiana

Tolls are increasing for commercial vehicles in Indiana to pay for an infrastructure project that includes major upgrades to roads.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2018

Nominate a Truck Driver for Goodyear’s Highway Hero Award

Goodyear is accepting nominations for its Highway Hero Award, which honors truck drivers who have put themselves in harm’s way to help others.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2018

Walmart Makes Changes, Ups Spending to Attract Truck Drivers

Walmart is looking to add more highly qualified drivers for its private fleet and has announced a new $1,500 bonus for driver referrals as part of a plan that reportedly will double its spending on attracting and retaining drivers.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2018

U.S. Xpress Launches College Scholarship Program for Truck Drivers

U.S. Xpress launched a college scholarship program for truck drivers and their families, covering the tuition costs of earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2018

White House Heaps Praise on Nation's Truck Drivers

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Trump Administration praised the dedication of America’s truck drivers, thanking drivers for the hard work they do every day.

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