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October 24, 2023

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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) making ...

October 23, 2023

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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 Safety ...

October 23, 2023

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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 section ...

October 23, 2023

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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 year ...

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October 20, 2023

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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 need ...

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October 20, 2023

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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 commitment ...

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October 20, 2023

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$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 $24 ...

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October 20, 2023

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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 members ...

October 19, 2023

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Emphasizing Female Driver Safety OTR through Mobile Apps

Trucker Path has enhanced its transportation network application in a big way. The app now assists women in locating comfortable and secure truck stops. ...

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October 19, 2023

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How the Truck Driving Industry is Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking

The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF) has generously donated $25,000 to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit organization committed to both putting an end to ...