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variety of semi trucks on interstate highway, trucker overtime pay

September 18, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Aims to End Overtime Exemption for Drivers

The movement to secure overtime pay for company-employed truck drivers is gaining momentum. The bipartisan GOT Truckers Act has recently garnered additional support with ...

J.B Hunt employees holding J.B. Hunt sign

September 17, 2024

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J.B. Hunt Recognized Among TIME’s 2024 World’s Best Companies

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has been included in Time’s List of World’s Best Companies 2024, which identifies top-performing companies internationally. “We are honored ...

Source: Truckers News- 2023 Driver of the Year Joe Mondor (left) and Melissa Dixon (right), of the North Dakota Motor Carrier Association Board of Directors, at the annual NDMCA convention in Grand Forks

September 17, 2024

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Joe Mondor: North Dakota’s Trucker of the Year Finishes with 4.5 Million Accident Free Miles

North Dakota Veteran Trucker, Joe Mondor was recently named North Dakota’s 2023 Truck driver of the year. Mondor was presented with this award at ...

September 16, 2024

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Driving Simulators are Becoming Trucking Companies’ Secret Weapon in Recruiting New Talent

Simulators are emerging as a game-changing tool to attract and train the next generation of truck drivers. Not only do they help develop essential ...

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September 16, 2024

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Michigan State Police Leverage ELD Alerts in Hopes of Decreasing Roadway Accidents

Geotargeted Alerts for Truck Drivers The Michigan State Police have embarked on an initiative to enhance road safety by delivering geotargeted alerts to truck ...

truck driver in cab of semi truck at the steering wheel driving with one hand on gearshift wearing coat, hat, jeans and sunglasses

September 16, 2024

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How C.H. Robinson is Celebrating Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Every September, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week shines a well-deserved spotlight on the dedicated individuals who keep our country moving. From September 15-21, C.H. ...

- A few who have graduated from the Freymiller Second Chance Program. Barrett Davidson, Career Tech, 2nd from the right, John Thorpe, Central Vo-Tech far right.

September 13, 2024

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Freymiller’s Second Chance Program Sets the Standard for Fair Chance Hiring in Trucking

Freymiller is a beacon of opportunity, setting a benchmark in the conversation of fair chance hiring with its Second Chance Program. This initiative, a ...

September 13, 2024

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Annual Trucking on the National Mall Event, Dedicated to Truck Driver Advocacy, Anticipates Record-Breaking Turnout

The TenFour D.C. event, an annual celebration dedicated to truck drivers and advocacy, is gearing up for another memorable gathering at the National Mall ...

September 13, 2024

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Sheetz is Celebrating Truck Drivers all September Long!

Sheetz recently announced that they will be extending their Truck Driver Appreciation Week festivities throughout the month of September. Several offerings will be available ...

September 13, 2024

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Helping the Homeless: Tom Gilliam’s Vision for Change Through CDL Training

Acquiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) can open the door to various career paths, from driving to managing a trucking company, becoming a driver ...