May 30, 2026
Photo by iStock/yamashita rie A company in Ontario that provides quotes for trucking insurance is facing scrutiny after several licensed brokers claimed they are not connected to the business, despite being listed on its website as part of its team. This situation developed early yesterday morning, and soon after the inquiries were made on April […]
Read article
May 30, 2026
Military Veterans in Trucking Targeted by Fraudulent Calls and Scams Military veterans have historically been significant contributors to the trucking industry, comprising at least 10% of U.S. truck drivers and participating in various roles across logistics and maintenance operations. Consequently, scams targeting veterans are an issue that extends into the trucking sector, impacting more than […]
Read article
May 29, 2026
Alberta’s Transportation Minister has announced that a new national digital platform for truck drivers is set to enhance route planning, minimize expensive bridge strikes, and promote safer freight transport across Canada. Minister Devin Dreeshen informed trucknews.com that the Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub will assist drivers in pre-planning their routes, cutting down on unnecessary expenses and […]
Read article
May 27, 2026
ATA praises new rule aimed at enhancing training and job opportunities in trucking. ATA Commends New Workforce Pell Grant Rule WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule that introduces the “Workforce Pell Grant” program. This significant change will enable a greater number of commercial driver’s […]
Read article
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 […]
Read article
May 26, 2026
From Love to Business: The Journey of Candace Hunter and Rickie Braden In 2019, Candace Hunter was thriving in her tax business when she met Rickie Braden, who aspired to launch his own venture. They collaborated to explore business options, ultimately settling on trucking as their path to success. Learning the Ropes As Braden attended […]
Read article
May 24, 2026
Concerns About Serial Killers Among Long-Haul Truckers in the U.S. The FBI initiated the Highway Serial Killings Initiative in 2009 after observing a concerning trend of murdered women, primarily those leading transient lives marked by drug abuse and prostitution, who were discovered along the Interstate 40 corridor spanning Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Leveraging the […]
Read article
May 22, 2026
Increase in Liability Insurance Costs for Motor Carriers According to recent findings from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the cost of liability insurance premiums for motor carriers is rising significantly faster than consumer inflation, despite a decrease in heavy-duty truck-related crash rates. Rising Premiums Outpacing Inflation ATRI’s latest report indicates that from 2021 to […]
Read article
May 22, 2026
Serial Killers May Work as Long-Haul Truckers in the U.S. The FBI’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative was introduced in 2009 after experts identified a disturbing trend of murdered women—many of whom led transient lifestyles characterized by drug use and prostitution—being found along the Interstate 40 corridor, which stretches through Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Analysts […]
Read article
May 21, 2026
Every year, over 100,000 new trucking companies emerge, yet regulators can only audit a small fraction. This rapid influx creates opportunities for inexperienced startups and “chameleon carriers” that close down after safety infractions, only to reopen under new identities. Deborah Lockridge delves deeper into this issue in her commentary. Focus on Immigrant Drivers Raises Key […]
Read article