New CDL Curriculum for High Schools a Game-Changer
The Next Generation in Trucking (NGT) Foundation has embarked on a transformative mission – altering the perception of trucking as a career path....
Train Engineer Unions Call for Regulations on Freight Train Lengths
The ongoing debate surrounding the deployment of longer trains by Class I railroads persists, with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET)...
CVSA Brake Safety Week Removes 2,375 Rigs from the Road
Inspectors across Canada, Mexico, and the United States completed 18,875 inspections on commercial motor vehicles during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake...
Improvements to U.S. Route 641 in Rural Freight Corridor Completed
Kentucky transportation officials met a huge milestone this month in terms of increasing efficiency and simplicity, all within a rural freight corridor. A...
MISSION BBQ Hosting Wreaths Across America Fundraiser
Wreaths Across America (WAA) and MISSION BBQ are partnering to launch the "American Heroes Cup" initiative, aiming to raise funds to sponsor the...
How Carriers are Improving Work Environments and Increasing Retention
The American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) 19th annual Top Industry Issues report reflected that concerns surrounding driver shortages have decreased for the second...
ATA President Calls for Legal Reform of Excise Tax; Praises Truckers for Their Essential Work
At the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition, ATA President Chris Spear gave a moving address. He called for a...
Trucking Leaders Awarded for Improving Public Perception of Industry
The 2023 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award, presented by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), has recognized five individuals and organizations for their unwavering...
$24 Million in Funding Goes to the Truck Driving Industry
The truck driving industry is anticipating a sizable increase in funding in the near future. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that...
How Trucking Reps Should Prep to Meet with Congress
By the end of 2023, a total of 267 representatives from the trucking industry, across 30 states, will have had 294 meetings with...
