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June 3, 2025

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Fastport Hits 27,000 Apprentices and Keeps Driving Workforce Growth

Fastport just passed a huge milestone—27,000 registered apprentices and counting. It’s a big moment for a company that’s spent years working behind the scenes ...

April 30, 2025

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Werner Awarded 2025 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Recognition for the Second Year

Werner Enterprises Inc. has once again earned the distinguished VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award, securing this prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year ...

April 29, 2025

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High School Students Get Hands-On Experience in Transportation Careers

Students from five high schools in the Chicago area are engaging in a unique, interactive program this week, organized by the Illinois Tollway. These ...

April 24, 2025

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Navigating the Best Load Boards for Truck Drivers: A Complete Guide

Finding consistent, high-paying freight isn’t just about luck — it’s about knowing where to look. For many truck drivers and small fleet owners, load ...

April 3, 2025

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TDUSA President Lori Furnell Named One of Women In Trucking’s Top Women to Watch in 2025

Lori Furnell, president of Truck Drivers USA, has been recognized as one of the Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) 2025 Top Women to Watch ...

April 2, 2025

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Wilson Logistics Earns Prestigious TCA Elite Fleet Certification

Wilson Logistics has officially been recognized as a 2025 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carrier by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), celebrating a significant milestone ...

April 1, 2025

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Kenworth Celebrates a Decade of Donating Grand Prize for Transition Trucking Award

For the tenth year in a row, Kenworth is proud to contribute the grand prize for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award. This ...

Truck drivers share what they wish dispatch understood about life on the road. From unrealistic expectations to poor trip planning, these insights highlight how dispatch can improve driver relationships and make trucking smoother.

February 26, 2025

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What Dispatch Needs to Understand According to Truck Drivers

Truck drivers keep America moving, but when it comes to working with dispatch, many feel there’s a serious disconnect. We asked our Facebook community ...

The truck driver shortage is costing the freight industry $95.5 million per week, with 24,000 unfilled positions leaving trucks idle. Discover the economic impact, regional disparities, and potential solutions to this growing crisis.

February 21, 2025

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Truck Driver Shortage Costs the Freight Industry $95.5 Million Per Week

The freight industry is grappling with a significant truck driver shortage, estimated at 24,000 unfilled positions, which is leaving many trucks unused. According to ...

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a survey to explore hiring practices for truck drivers with criminal histories. Motor carriers are encouraged to participate and help shape workforce solutions in the trucking industry.

February 13, 2025

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ATRI Examines Trucking Industry Hiring Practices for Drivers with Criminal Histories

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is inviting motor carriers to take part in an important survey to better understand hiring practices for truck ...