Legislation aimed at training drivers younger than 21 to drive trucks across state lines was recently unveiled by a group of senators.
March 15, 2021Government, Business, Safety
Senators Introduce Trucking Workforce Legislation
Business, Top 100
Roehl Works With Former Drivers Through Relaunch Program
Roehl Transport unveiled a program Oct. 21 to add hundreds of jobs for former truck drivers who want to relaunch their careers.
October 23, 2020Business, TCA
Big Rigs Wanted for Massachusetts Driver’s Funeral
SOMERSET, Mass. — Annette Jones is calling for a fleet of big rigs to drive her beloved late husband into the sunset one last time.
January 10, 2020Business, Technology, Perspective
Perspective: Drivers Seek Improvements on Routes
An annual survey of thousands of drivers found that while most are happy with the pay structure their fleets offer, they see room for improvement with how their routes are selected.
May 7, 2019Perspective
Opinion: Promote Truck Driver Safety All Year — Not Just at the Holidays
It’s that time of year when we see a lot of information on how to promote safe driving during the holiday season. While this increased diligence is helpful, it’s just as important to establish an environment for truck drivers that promotes safety all year-round.
December 10, 2018Government, Business, Safety
Leaving Las Vegas: A Drive to Phoenix on U.S. 93 That Many Drivers Don’t Relish
U.S. 93 out of Las Vegas is among the most dangerous and congested routes for some drivers.
May 8, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
Autonomous Technology Not Impacting Trucking Jobs in Short Term, Officials Say
WASHINGTON — The adoption of advanced autonomous and connected vehicle applications will not disrupt the employment landscape for commercial drivers in the next few years, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) told automotive executives Jan. 25.
January 25, 2018Business, Safety
Georgia Technical School Adds Seats To Truck Driving Class
Albany Technical College, based in Albany, Ga., is increasing enrollment opportunities for students studying to be truck drivers.
November 17, 2017Business
TransForce Inc. Adds Driving Ambition to Holdings
TransForce Inc., a driver leasing and workforce management company in Alexandria, Va., has acquired assets of Driving Ambition Inc., a regional provider of commercial truck drivers with operations in six states, company officials announced Sept. 26.
September 27, 2017Business
Emphasizing Importance of Trucking Could Draw More Women to Industry
ATLANTA — Trucking companies can do their part to redress the shortage of female workers by emphasizing the importance of the industry as a whole, according to Ellen Voie, president of the Women In Trucking Association.
September 18, 2017