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How Much Does Bobtail Insurance Cost?
If you’re an independent trucker or operate a small fleet, understanding the nuances of various insurance coverages is crucial.
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U.S. Court of Appeals decision puts independent contractor designation in question
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit has put the trucking industry’s use of owner-operators
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U.S. Xpress Safe Trucking Report outlines safety recommendations
National trucking firm U.S. Xpress recently released its Safe Trucking Report, outlining a series of road safety measures the
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ATA says trucking has kept America moving during pandemic
American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) CEO Chris Spear told a recent Management Conference audience that the trucking industry’s response to
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Einride launches next-gen autonomous electric transport vehicle
Sweden’s Einride, a freight mobility company, recently launched its groundbreaking Pod, a fully autonomous electric transport vehicle. In 2019,
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Driver shortage and increased demand pushing driver pay higher
For years, the trucking industry has been sounding the alarm about a driver shortage, talking about a deficit of
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Amazon forced to look at big trucking firms for drivers
A crunch in trucking capacity is forcing Amazon to expand its reach for truck drivers, now using larger trucking
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Owner-operators say freight volume and rates are biggest concerns
An early July survey conducted by American Truck Business Services (ATBS) found that falling freight volumes and rates have
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Online driver survey reveals COVID-19 challenges for truckers
A May online survey conducted by Professional Driver Agency (PDA) found that 72 percent of the 1,600 trucker respondents
Truckers embracing wearable tech to combat drowsy driving
Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of crashes with as much as 13 percent of commercial truck drivers
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ATRI research shows an increase in trucking operational costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released the findings of its 2019 update to “An Analysis of the
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Women increasingly answering the call for more truck drivers
With a truck driver shortage still considered the top issue facing the industry, trucking companies are increasingly recruiting women
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Trucker associations front and center in D.C. hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Todd Spencer, CEO of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Chris Spear, CEO of the