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Bulk foods carrier Oakley Transport is first in industry to receive ISO certifications twice

The Trucker News Staff - May 20, 2021

LAKE WALES, Fla. — Oakley Transport Inc. is the only bulk food transporter in its industry to be certified twice with the International Standards Organization

Spear to serve another 5-year term as ATA president and CEO

The Trucker News Staff - May 19, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — The board of directors for the American Trucking Associations (ATA) voted Monday, May 18, to renew the contract for association president and CEO

As demand remains steady, rates rise but number of drivers falls

Cliff Abbott - May 14, 2021

After a brief slowdown due to severe weather in February, freight levels roared back in March and are expected to continue climbing in the coming

‘Insurance act’ brings discussion of safety measures to lower rates

Cliff Abbott - May 13, 2021

To no one’s surprise, Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) in mid-April reintroduced his “Insurance Act” that would increase minimum liability insurance coverage mandates for motor

Convoy releases first corporate sustainability report

The Trucker News Staff - May 7, 2021

SEATTLE — Digital freight network Convoy on May 4 released its first corporate sustainability report. According to a company statement, report underscores Convoy’s commitment to shipping

DAT: One year after touching bottom, spot truckload rates are soaring

The Trucker News Staff - May 7, 2021

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload rates remained near all-time highs during the week ending May 3, one year after bottoming out as U.S. economies closed

DOL withdraws ‘independent contractor’ rule; trucking industry weighs in

Linda Garner-Bunch - May 6, 2021

WASHINGTON — Effective May 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the Independent Contractor Rule. When the DOL initially published the rule in

Three finalists revealed for WIT’s Distinguished Women in Logistics Award

The Trucker News Staff - May 6, 2021

PLOVER, Wis. — On May 3, the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced three finalists for the 2021 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA), which

Common sense, caution offer protection against cargo theft

Cliff Abbott - May 6, 2021

There’s a lot to consider when planning a route, from transit times to fueling, weather, rest breaks, tolls, personal time for meals and showers, and

Attitude is key to minimizing distraction hazards when driving

Cliff Abbott - May 3, 2021

Every driver understands the danger of being distracted while driving. At the same time, every driver gets distracted. The results can be deadly. The National

Driver availability index hit new low in March, says ACT

The Trucker News Staff - April 30, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The to the latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, which includes data for March, shows the Driver Availability Index has

Truckers fall under California gig economy law, court says

The Associated Press - April 29, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s gig economy law applies to some 70,000 truck drivers who can be classified as employees of companies that hire them instead

New Class 8 truck sales aren’t expected to continue at March pace

Cliff Abbott - April 28, 2021

In March, U.S. sales of Class 8 trucks achieved a spectacular rebound from February results with sales of 22,512 units, according to data received from

DAT Truckload Volume Index shows spot van, reefer rates set records

The Trucker News Staff - April 20, 2021

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload van and refrigerated freight rates hit all-time highs in March, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. Demand for flatbed transportation,

Attracted by high rates, truckers shift to the spot market

The Trucker News Staff - April 15, 2021

With truckload rates at historic highs, more carriers made their equipment available on the spot market last week, according to DAT Freight and Analytics, which

U.S. economy, truck market now ‘as good as it gets,’ says ACT analyst

The Trucker News Staff - April 13, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, the list of things to like — from the

Understanding Clearinghouse rules is essential for small trucking businesses

Cliff Abbott - April 9, 2021

Starting up your own trucking business with your own authority is a big step that adds complexity to your business. Growing your business from a

Oil, diesel prices expected to stabilize to pre-COVID levels

Cliff Abbott - April 6, 2021

Around the world, demand for oil continues to rise. The result is, as always, increased prices at the pump — and the trucking industry is

February weather brought temporary setback to trucking volumes

Cliff Abbott - April 5, 2021

A polar vortex that invaded deep into the Southern U.S. hit freight volumes hard in February. Travel was halted on icebound Texas highways, oil and

ATA report shows OTR driver turnover rate ‘held steady’ in Q4 of 2020

The Trucker News Staff - March 31, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va. — The annualized turnover rate for over-the-road truckload drivers held steady in the last three months of 2020, according to the American Trucking