Is It The End Of The Owner Operator?
Some trucking companies are suggesting that the end of the owner operator is quickly approaching. Why would anyone suggest such a thing? Thought about...
Trucking Industry Shows Strong Growth In Transportation Jobs
The trucking industry is showing strong growth in both transportation and warehouse jobs. Transportation and warehousing companies added 17,100 jobs during the month of...
Sysco Ends Planning To Merge With With US Foods
Sysco Corp. has terminated its planned merger with U.S. Foods after the Federal Trade Commission’s request for preliminary injunction to block the deal was granted.
In...
HOS Rules Cost Drivers Billions in Wages
The hours-of-service rules that went into place in 2013 hurt trucking companies economically. The HOS rules reduced fleet productivity by 3% to 5%, and drivers lost...
Pay Per Mile The Real Reason For The Driver Shortage?
I read a great article by the L.A. Times recently and the writer was Larry Kahaner. He brought up some great points about the ongoing...
General Freight Trucking Among Fastest-Growing Industries For Small Business
General freight trucking companies have posted, on average, nearly 25 percent sales growth for the 12 months ended May 31, based on according to...
Teamsters And Unionized Car Haulers Start Negotiations For New Contract
The Teamsters union and unionized car haulers will start negotiations today for a new national carhaul contract that covers nearly 6,000 employees. The time...
Time To Invest In PACCAR And Heavy Duty Trucking?
PACCAR is one of the largest manufacturers of trucks in the world, as well as a strong Fortune 500 company. And with competitor names...
Truck Inspection 72 Straight Hours Underway
The annual truck inspection blitz is officially underway all across the country. The nationwide campaign, known as Roadcheck 2015, kicks off 72 straight hours...
72 Hours Of Truck Driver Inspections Set This Week – June 3rd – June...
70,000+ Truck Driver Inspections Very Likely
Truck drivers will be facing 72 straight hours of truck driver inspections this week, starting on June 3rd and...
