A Bill That Proposes to Repeal the FET Could Aid the Industry in Purchasing New Trucks.
A bill to repeal a 12% federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers is getting underway. The FET is a holdout from the…
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Do Women Truck Drivers Still Face A Tougher Road?
After the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld a decision that a trucking company was liable in a sexual harassment lawsuit, the challenges faced by…
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3 Top Things Trucking Industry Leaders Can Do To Improve Driver Retention
Despite steady work and rising salaries, upwards of 35 percent of newly-minted CDL holders reportedly resign within the first 90 days. Some shrug this phenomenon off as “early…
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Jesse Davis: Highway Angel
Jesse Davis, a truck driver from Lakeland, Florida, was recognized as a Highway Angel for stopping to aid an elderly driver after the driver crashed into a guardrail…
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Truck Driving Opportunities Continue to Improve for Women
As driver demand increases and national progress regarding equal pay form a perfect storm for women to secure opportunities in the freight-hauling industry. “From drivers to technicians and…
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DOT Talks Truck Driver Retention Challenges with Owner-Operator Org
Competing information about U.S. truck driver demand may have recently been put to rest. After high-ranking government officials and truck industry leaders met to discuss increased driver retention.…
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