Trucking News

A recent study shows that most truck drivers perceive their job as demanding both in terms of physical exertion and emotional strain. The research conducted by DAT Freight & Analytics indicates that approximately 75% of participating drivers acknowledged the dual challenges of physical and emotional stress in their profession. However, only a limited number of […]

A state of emergency has been announced for 33 counties in Florida due to the anticipated transformation of tropical storm Idalia into a hurricane before its arrival on the state’s Gulf Coast. This is likely to occur as early as late Tuesday. As part of the emergency declaration, specific regulations for commercial motor vehicles engaged

The closure of The Yellow Corp. is causing a ripple effect in the less-than-truckload industry as the transportation of goods shifts away from the company’s competitors. The Nashville-headquartered transportation holding firm, which had been in operation for nearly 100 years, ceased its activities on July 30 and subsequently filed for bankruptcy around a week later.

The labor agreement between UPS Inc. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 340,000 employees, has been successfully ratified. This significant development follows a series of negotiations spanning several months, occasionally marked by disagreements, and ushers in a fresh five-year deal that introduces additional advantages for ordinary union members. Having been meticulously worked out earlier

The Louisiana State Police (LSP) have posted an educational video aiming to provide truck drivers with a clearer understanding of the aspects inspectors will focus on in the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week. From August 20 to 26, the CVSA Brake Safety Week will be active across the United States, Mexico,

The abrupt shutdown of Yellow Corp. and its subsequent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the past month not only posed challenges for the company’s 30,000 terminated workers but also created difficulties for customers who hurried to manage the successful delivery of their goods. Furthermore, a recent study revealed that the closure of the nearly century-old

WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation is suggesting fresh regulations aimed at promoting the utilization of seat belts by individuals riding in cars and trucks, even those occupying the rear seats. The novel regulations put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would mandate vehicle manufacturers to install supplementary seat belt reminder systems for

Following four consecutive weeks of rapid rises, the average national price for diesel experienced a slight increase. It climbed by 1.1 cents per gallon, reaching a total of $4.389 per gallon. These figures are based on data provided by the Energy Information Administration and were released on August 21st. Highlights The average price for a gallon

The American Trucking Associations reported that truck tonnage in July experienced a 3% decrease when compared to the same month in 2022. This decline marks the fifth consecutive year-over-year decrease in truck tonnage. This trend highlights the ongoing softness in the freight market, indicating that the demand for trucking services continues to be sluggish. “Headwinds

Anticipate increased congestion beginning the latter part of next week, as numerous Americans fit in an additional road excursion during the extended Labor Day weekend. “Most travelers will leave on Thursday or Friday before Labor Day to take advantage of the long holiday weekend,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “Domestically, the