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$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Dedicated Class A CDL Drivers in Rock Island, IL
Westmore Carriers is seeking Class A & Class C drivers to run dedicated routes out of Rock Island, IL. Call 309-644-2278 or apply at Westmore Opportunities | Westmore (westmorecarriers.com) today! This is a sponsored post More
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in NewsSCOTUS declines to review California trucking law
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition from the California Trucking Association (CTA) that claimed California’s new worker classification law (AB5) threatens independent contractor status for owner-operator truck drivers. The CTA said the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), which bars states from enacting laws that dictate the prices, routes and services offered by […] More
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in NewsAlabama truck driver shot during potential road rage incident, police asking for more info
A truck driver was shot on Interstate 459 in Irondale, AL, on Monday, Oct. 4. The Irondale Police Department (IPD) is investigating and have said the shooting may have been the result of road rage. Sgt. Michael Mangina told WBRC 6 that police were called to the Grants Mill Road exit on I-459 around 3:27 […] More
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U.K. offering truck drivers visas to combat the driver shortage
Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain offered thousands of visas to foreign truckers to combat a driver shortage that has left supermarket shelves empty across the U.K. and caused long lines at gas stations, according to an article by the New York Times. There has been growing panic about the shortage – a long-term problem […] More
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Bruce Oakley Podcast
Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: https://podcast.bruceoakley.com/ This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Dustin Eagle and Kent Childers, recruiters at Oakley, to discuss what it takes to get leased on with Oakley Trucking. […] More
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in News5 stars who were once truck drivers
Turns out, celebrities are just like us. So much so that some of them have worked as truck drivers! Here are five celebrities that started as truckers: Elvis Presley After high school, THE Elvis Presley reportedly drove trucks for Crown Electric in Memphis to make a living. He was once told to “stick to truck […] More
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Truck driver named ‘Highway Angel’ after saving family from wreckage
A truck driver from Georgia has been named a ‘Highway Angel’ after he pulled a father and son from their smashed vehicle following a bad accident in Pennsylvania. On June 9, JLE Industries driver Devey South was driving on Interstate Highway 78 outside of Saucon, PA when he saw a car begin to fishtail, thewestgeorgian.com […] More
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in NewsTruck driver saved workers after tornado topples 18-wheeler in Alabama
A tornado that ripped through Saraland, AL, last week knocked an 18-wheeler over and trapped the driver inside. WKRG News 5 reported that the truck was docked at China Doll/Dixie Lily Foods. “It was extremely loud,” China Doll Vice President Will Parker told WKRG 5. One dock worker said the truck driver, LeFrazier Stallworth, was […] More
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Cardinal looking for CDL-A dedicated drivers in Grand Prairie
Cardinal Logistics believes that those who drive their trucks are people first and drivers second – so, they know home is the most important stop. Cardinal is now offering drivers within 30 miles of Grand Prairie, TX, the chance to get home daily with new local opportunities! CDL-A Dedicated Company Driver Make $75,000 + annually […] More