Stiff defense: Democrats repel GOP tidal wave, but Republicans do win House
In the November-December 2022 issue of Truckload Authority, we headlined our midterm election story “Going for the Goal: Political teams scrimmage for control of US
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Money talks: FOX’s Charles Payne says he’s a solution-oriented, ‘rose-colored-glasses’ kind of guy
As a journalist, author and financial advisor, Charles Payne has developed a refined set of skills for taking the complicated and making it relatable to
Diesel dominoes: More states pushing drastic emissions regs, but at what cost?
Not since Benjamin Franklin’s fabled kite-and-key experiment has the concept of electrification jolted the nation as strongly as the push to advance all-electric electric vehicles.
Worker classification: DOL’s proposal would turn clock back to 2020
Exactly what defines a worker as an independent contractor? That’s what the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is trying to determine with a proposed rulemaking
Counting concerns: Trucking industry’s top worries include fuel prices, driver shortage
In its 18th annual Top Industry Issues report, released in November, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) named fuel prices as the top concern for
Sweet emotion: Keynote speaker Cassandra Worthy turns the tide of ‘conventional’ business practices
It’s hard to imagine coming away from an interaction with Cassandra Worthy and not feeling invigorated. The vivacious founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Change Enthusiasm
Fleet Maintenance: Relationships are key to keeping equipment running well at Covenant Logistics
Keeping trucks running safely and moving freight is always a formidable endeavor, but with 2023 looming ahead, the challenges seem enormous. New equipment can be
A second full-time job with John Elliott
It goes without saying, when referring to men and women who lead companies as chairman, president, CEO, or one of several other titles in the
Parking Conundrum: Federal officials assure trucking industry they’re working to create more spaces
The Biden administration has vowed to tackle the trucking industry’s parking problem, and many in the industry are lauding the effort. Ask any trucker, and
Those Who Deliver with XTL Transport
Partnership is a word that is used often at XTL Transport. It’s used to describe relationships with customers, vendors, and team members at every level,
Hands-free? Manufacturers, users of autonomous trucks set safety bar high
Are fully autonomous vehicles safe? That’s the question on the mind of many as the technology of the future becomes the technology of the present
Committee Chronicles: TCA’s Regulatory Policy Committee works to stand up for the trucking industry
In an era when contentiousness and political division are the order of the day, the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Regulatory Policy Committee provides a nonpartisan
Maximizing existing staff, encouraging a new generation are the keys to overcoming diesel tech shortage
The year 2022 may be a year of recovery for the economy, but it’s also a year of shortages for the trucking industry. Shortages of
Committee Chronicles: TCA’s Recruitment and Retention Human Resources Committee works to help build companies
When shelves started running empty as COVID-19 swept the globe in 2020 and supply chain issues continued to worsen, many people began to recognize the
Data overload: Modern technology offers wealth of information — whether we need it or not
Data. We get a lot of it — more so now than any other point in time thanks to modern communications technology. There seems to
Inside Out: Luis Soto discovers his dream job as well as an extended family at TCA
When Luis Soto joined the team at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in November 2021, he knew he had found his dream job as a
The great AB5 debate: California’s gig worker rules spark protests, leave freight companies wondering about next step
When the U.S. Supreme Court on June 30 declined to hear the California Trucking Association’s (CTA) case against a divisive California worker classification law, the
Proper prep: When it comes to DOT inspections, the best possible news is that there’s no bad news
Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections are often like a visit to the dentist: The best possible news is that there’s no bad news. That’s a
Staying fit for the road: Experts say improving wellness should be a priority for both carriers and drivers
Scan a list of America’s most dangerous professions, and you’ll find truck driving at or near the top. Between operating a multi-ton vehicle at highway
Those Who Deliver with Marten Transport
When drivers are difficult to come by, many carriers refer to their cultures in their advertising efforts. They want prospective drivers to know that they’ll