Minor Decline in Truck Transportation Jobs Reported for June
Truck transportation jobs saw a slight decline in June, dropping by 100 jobs to 1,548,600, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This minor change represents…
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Cargo Theft Traditionally Spikes During Fourth of July Weekend
Truckers would be well-served to take extraordinary precautions during the Fourth of July due to the annual increase in cargo theft. Thieves and hijackers are keenly aware…
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ATA’s National Accounting & Finance Council Announces New Leadership
Today, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Accounting & Finance Council (NAFC) announced new leadership. Melissa Ruby, director of finance and corporate controller for Melton Truck Lines,…
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Global Sea Transport Leaps Most Since 2010 After Attacks
A measure of global sea transport activity is poised for its most significant annual increase since 2010, driven by geopolitical disruptions that have forced ships to travel…
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US House Bill Includes $200M for Truck Parking
A new legislative push aims to alleviate a significant challenge faced by truck drivers across the United States: the chronic shortage of safe and accessible truck parking.…
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Diesel Benchmark Up for Third Straight Week, but Demand Figures Look Weak
Retail diesel prices have increased for three consecutive weeks, but this rise isn’t driven by higher consumption. According to the Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Information…
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