May 26, 2026
Tags: Trucking, Workforce Are you a truck driver, whether seasoned or new, looking to join a leading trucking company in the US? Are you on the hunt for the highest paying trucking companies? Below is a compilation of the top-paying trucking firms, based on rankings by TruckDriversSalary.com. This article also focuses on companies that offer […]
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May 13, 2026
Overview Loggers and log truck drivers encounter significant occupational challenges, including operating heavy machinery, working extended hours, and traveling early in the morning and late at night. These conditions increase their risk of injury and death. Survey of Logging Workers Researchers from the University of Washington’s Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center conducted a […]
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March 13, 2026
Truck Transportation Jobs Hit Four-Year Low In the United States, truck transportation jobs remained unchanged in November and December, marking the lowest total in approximately four and a half years. According to a monthly employment report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, December recorded 1,513,300 truck transportation jobs. Following a revision in November that added […]
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February 24, 2026
Overview of Trucking Business Indicators: CCJ’s Indicators provide a summary of the most recent reports concerning various aspects of the trucking industry, including rates, freight, equipment, and overall economic conditions. Trucking Employment Declines for First Time Since July: According to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) monthly employment report, the for-hire trucking sector experienced a reduction […]
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December 22, 2025
Findings I. Employers’ Adoption of New Technologies Alters Job Content but Minimal Impact on Job Numbers Research teams identified a variety of new technologies that are being implemented by employers across various industries. These technologies range from basic advancements in internet and communications to complex data collection methods, including autonomous machinery. Overall, the research indicates […]
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December 4, 2025
Sure! Here’s the paraphrased article structured with headings and paragraphs in HTML format: Concerns Over South African Truck Drivers Failing Tests Recent reports on social media highlighted that South African truck drivers in Klerksdorp struggled with driving tests during job interviews. It was noted that foreign drivers performed well, leading to discussions about whether driving […]
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November 8, 2025
Survey Reveals Increasing Job Search Among Truck Drivers BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — A recent survey conducted by Conversion Interactive Agency (CIA) and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) indicates that 40.2% of truck drivers are currently seeking new employment opportunities in the industry. This marks a 3% increase from spring when 37% were actively searching for jobs. This […]
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October 9, 2025
Comparative Analysis of the Truck Driver Labor Market The labor market for truck drivers, as presented by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), highlights a persistent shortage of drivers since 2005, with discussions about this issue dating back to the late 1980s. Media outlets have periodically reported on this claimed shortage, particularly noting its potential economic […]
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October 8, 2025
Yellow Freight Closes, Leaving Thousands Jobless In August, Yellow Freight, one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. based in Nashville, declared bankruptcy, resulting in over 30,000 employees losing their jobs. The majority of these roles were union positions, which is uncommon in the trucking industry where most freight carriers operate as non-union entities. […]
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September 18, 2025
Judy Woodruff: Recently, the “NewsHour” featured stories about the evolving job landscape, including a report by economics correspondent Paul Solman that examined the paradox of job loss fears due to driverless trucks alongside the ongoing truck driver shortage in the U.S. In tonight’s segment, Paul delves deeper into the experiences of a truck driver and […]
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