- LA Port Truckers Highlight Problems in Shift to Independent Contractor Status
2015-01-29
As Shakespeare once asked, What's in a name? For truckers working the ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach, and by extension others across the country, their continued livelihood depends on
the answer. Drivers and trucking companies have been locked in a bitter labor dispute, causing
the truckers to strike last November in an effort to obtain more equitable working conditions.
At issue is the loss of employee status as companies now list them as independent contractors.
- Trucker Buddy International Connects Truckers to Kids Through Postcards
2015-01-22
For grammar and middle school aged children, Trucker Buddy International offers a fun,
real-life alternative to the typical textbook learning of geography, math, social studies, and
more according to the New York Times.
- Truckers Helping NJ Fight Human Trafficking before Super Bowl
2014-01-21
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is calling on America's truckers to be on the lookout for
signs of human trafficking as the Super Bowl approaches. While you won't hear sports announcers
discussing the issue during pregame festivities, sex trafficking has emerged as a serious
problem in the lead up to the Super Bowl.
- Trucker 'Angels' Promote Positive
Image
2013-05-09
The Truckload Carriers Assn.'s (TCA) "Highway Angel" program recognizes drivers'
"good deeds," ranging from simple acts of kindness, such as fixing a flat tire, to
heroic life-saving efforts, such as pulling someone from a burning vehicle and administering
CPR.
- Big Trucks and Work Zones: A Dangerous
Mix
2013-04-23
State transportation departments throughout the country are gearing up for warm weather months
when highway construction projects ramp up and more motorists hit the highways and are issuing
announcements in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-21) to get the
word out to drivers of the dangers of negotiating work zones.
- Indiana Carriers Adopting Creative
Hiring Solutions
2012-10-18
About 14,000 registered trucking companies of Indiana face a serious recruiting challenge due
to a nationwide shortage of qualified drivers. To meet the demand for drivers, these companies
are now finding creative ways to hire good people. They are looking at the option to hire
veterans, moving nearer to their workforce, and offering perks such as opening training
facilities and more days off.
- Problems With New Trucks Enhance The
Value of Used Ones
2012-07-09
This statement reflects the opinion of many people who are involved with tnew-used-truckshe
trucking industry. Although there are increasing requirements to make trucks more
environmentally friendly these are not all working in the new truck engine manufacturing.
- How Business Can
Be Impacted By National Motor Freight Classification
2012-05-17
Although many truck drivers know about National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), few know
about how it can impact a business. These are industry standards that are created and maintained
by the National Classification Committee.
- Current Trucking Trends That Can Help
You Prepare For The Future
2012-05-07
This can be seen in the fact that, of the 6.8 million people employed in the trucking industry,
more than 3 million are drivers. Although in the past female and minority inclusion in this job
market was rare, there are an ever-growing number of drivers making up these groups.
- Freightliner's Cascadia A Big Hit
With Stuntman Ryan And The Movie Industry
2012-04-28
You don't often think about it, but all those big rig trucks in the movies have stunt drivers
that make sure they do what their supposed to yet walk away each time unscathed. Just like with
cars, many of these specialized drivers have preferences when they get behind the wheel.
- Organizations That Help
Owner Operators
2012-04-23
Many truckers new to the business are unaware of organizations that represent their interests.
Some charge a fee for services or membership while others simply work in the interest of their
members. One of the best known of these is the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association,
Inc, also known as OOIDA.
- What's Ahead For The Trucking
Industry?
2012-04-09
Most truckers recognize some drastic changes have occurred in the industry since the recession
began in 2008. Higher fuel prices, more legislative mandates, and reduced consumer spending have
all taken their toll on many who depend on this profession for survival.
- 7 Things You Didn't Know About
Truckers
2012-03-12
Most people know that truckers spend hours on the road, picking up loads and making deliveries,
but there is much more to truck drivers than what meets the eye. As a whole, truck drivers are a
group that care about their communities and want to help others as much as they can.
- Stop The Occupy Port Blockade - You're Hurting The Wrong Group!
2011-12-09
"The Occupy Movement's planned blockade of West Coast ports misses the mark and threatens
to hurt the very '99 Percent' that they claim to represent," said Michael Shaw, Vice
President of External Affairs for the California Trucking Association. "The hard-working
men and women who haul containers in and out of our ports stand to lose a day's earnings due to
misguided attempt to hit Wall Street between the eyes.
- Meet Truck Writers
2011-08-26
Insurance is an all too important component of a person's life. It provides a safety net in the
event that things go wrong or in an unintended fashion. At that point, insurance coverage pays
off to help mitigate any losses or damages.
- Women In Trucking
Association
2011-08-25
Every so often we will run across a non-profit organization that we feel is really pushing hard
to make the trucking industry a better place. Women in Trucking is an association dedicated to
celebrating accomplishments of women in the industry, opening doors, and encouraging more women
to enter the industry.
- Welcome Ameritruck to Our Dealer Network
2011-06-07
Ameritruck is a recent addition to the Trucker to Trucker Dealer Network dedicated to providing
North and South Carolina trucks to drivers. The Charlotte,North Carolina used truck dealer
operates from 4 paved acres of with a variety of used trucks for sale.
- Rising Cost of Fuel Drawing Fire from Industry Leaders
2011-05-07
Bill Graves, the CEO and President of the American Trucking Association, told members of the
House Natural Resources Committee on March 31, 2011, that in order to allow affordable diesel
fuel to the trucking industry, policymakers would have to step up.
- State Trucking
Associations
2011-03-23
State Trucking Associations serve a vital role in protecting the interests of the trucking
industry, drivers, and employers alike. Similarly minded people come together to represent their
interests from a knowledgeable stand point to the various environmental and governmental
regulatory committees that enact and pass legislation.