More Than 2,100 Lose Jobs as Central Freight Line Shutters
With only a few weeks until, Christmas more than 2,100 trucking industry professionals found themselves out of a job as Central Freight Line in Waco, Texas, shuttered. The…
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Virtual Oregon Trucking Association Conference Highlights Industry Challenges
A recent online media event led by the Oregon Trucking Association indicates the challenges facing the freight hauling industry run deeper than many realize. Oregon Trucking Association president…
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Pilot Tuck Stops Raise $1.75M To Combat Veteran Joblessness
During a three-week campaign, Pilot truck stops worked diligently to raise $1.75 million for the Call of Duty Endowment to help deserving veterans find gainful employment. “We’re proud…
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Canada Needs to Crack Down on Driver Inc Wage Theft
Called “Driver Inc,” Canadian truckers are reportedly experiencing deliberate and unwelcome misclassification as independent contractors by companies that cut corners and short-change workers. “Some of the biggest fleets…
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Can Pampering at Luxury Truck Stops Attract, Retain More Drivers?
Now that truck drivers are by far the hottest commodity in the supply chain, some organizations believe pampering them will prevent attrition. Although tractor-trailer and other heavy-duty vehicle…
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Class 8 EV Trucks Trending Heading Into 2022
Although few freight hauling organizations currently have Class 8 EV vehicles in their ranks, growth is expected on the heels of hot-trending passenger vehicles in the coming year.…
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