Nuclear reaction: Report shows trucking companies ‘under siege’ by costly lawsuits
WASHINGTON — A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform says the trucking industry is under siege by litigation. High-dollar verdicts
WASHINGTON — A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform says the trucking industry is under siege by litigation. High-dollar verdicts
If you’re in search of a driver who’s seen it all, look no further than Dan Roe. Known by his LinkedIn profile “Dan the Driver
Remember the very first time you drove a car? You were eager, but scared, too. You did a quick check of control systems — steering,
A number of truck drivers are not happy about working conditions, wages and other issues, and they are making their voices heard. According to a
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are again partnering in the search for America’s top
Many old-time truckers can remember beginning every trip with a look through a — probably tattered and stained — Motor Carrier Road Atlas. The atlas
Operating Authority is really a simple concept. As defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), it is a carrier’s right to operate a
PATTERSON, Calif. — It’s not too often you’ll hear even a novice compare a golf cart to an 18-wheeler. But for a portion of
When we hear talk about core exercises most of us think of carving out six-pack abs. Although core exercises can certainly improve the look of
It’s no secret that truck drivers struggle with their health, particularly their weight. And when it comes to living over the road, maintaining a typically
The only things more fascinating than the technology coming into the trucking arena these days are the opinions about such technology within the transportation industry.
Truck drivers spend countless hours behind the wheels of their rigs each year, traveling millions of miles across the nation. During their journeys, they encounter
EVANSTON, Ill. — 160 Driving Academy has launched a new location in the Midwest. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 31 to celebrate
The decision to buy a truck is a big one. It can be far more significant than simply deciding to own the truck you’ll be
Imagine the development of a test that could determine whether you drank a beer at that barbecue last weekend. Now imagine that you reported to
When many people think of a “job interview,” they think of a candidate wearing a suit, printing up a handful of resumes and visiting some
Some professional drivers are content with racking up awards for miles and years spent safely behind the wheel in their chosen segment of the
Trucking companies differ in the way they present themselves to potential drivers. Some provide lots of information in every ad while others tell a bare
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — A new survey conducted by the Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics (PDA) peels back the curtain on truck driving jobs
DENTON, Texas — The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) recently recognized its 1,000th graduate during a graduation ceremony at its Lisle, Illinois, campus. The PTI program,