Truck Drivers

Trump Orders English-Only Rule For Truck Drivers: 'This Is Common Sense,' Says White House, With Enforcement And Penalties Set Within 60 Days

Truck Drivers To DEA: Reschedule Cannabis, Alcohol Is Leading Cause Of Auto Accidents Compared To 'Zero Percent With Marijuana'

Governor Kathy Hochul Hits Brakes On NYC Congestion Pricing: What It Means For Truckers, Rideshare Apps

Truck Drivers To DEA: Reschedule Cannabis, Alcohol Is Leading Cause Of Auto Accidents Compared To 'Zero Percent With Marijuana'

Governor Kathy Hochul Hits Brakes On NYC Congestion Pricing: What It Means For Truckers, Rideshare Apps

Truck Talk: Machine Gun-Tested Edition

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Daily Infographic: Parking Lot Safety

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Truck Talk: Machine Gun-Tested Edition

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Daily Infographic: Parking Lot Safety

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TFI Needs Drivers At Leaner, Meaner UPS Freight Successor

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Up 5% May Not Be Enough For Truckload Rates In 2022

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Truck Drivers Recent News

Combining Roadie With UPS — Great Quarter, Guys

This episode is brought to you by DDC FPO. DDC is a business process outsourcing provider that specializes in freight. Perhaps best known for Freight Billing, DDC can turn your back office into a profit center. Discover how to cut expenses and increase margins at ddcfpo.com.

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The Best Way To Eliminate Driver Distractions In A Smartphone Age

Motor carriers have tried everything to curb distracted driving-related accidents, from embracing hands-free solutions with phone mounts to even installing driver-facing cameras. However, the urge to check one's phone proves too strong for some drivers, regardless of the "solution."

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Daily Infographic: FMCSA Awards More Than $76 Million In Grants To Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Gets In Gear

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

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Daily Infographic: Your Quick & Easy Guide To Saving On Trucking Insurance With CarrierHQ

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Daily Infographic: Quick Truckload Definitions

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Federal Money Earmarked For Truck Safety In FY21 Tops $380M

U.S. regulators announced on Wednesday $76. 2 million in grants aimed at preventing truck crashes, bringing safety funding allocated in FY21 to more than $380 million.

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California Supreme Court Settles Pay Rate For Missed Meal, Rest, And Recovery Periods

The California Supreme Court recently addressed what the proper rate for paying missed meals, rest, and recovery periods are under California state law. The California Supreme Court concluded that the rate must be calculated using not only the employees' base hourly rate but also a proportionate share of non-discretionary payments, thus increasing the rate.

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Truck Driving In Hawaii: Not Quite The Paradise It Seems

Getting pineapple and gourmet seafood dinners on the plates of tourists near Waikiki Beach is not as simple as it may seem. Even if goods are locally sourced, truck drivers still need to transport the fresh food, park, and deliver it to restaurants in high-traffic areas. And in Hawaii, locating a loading dock is a tall order.

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Eye On The Future With Trucking U — Taking The Hire Road

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Truck Talk: Tasty Leftovers Edition

This week's Advanced Clean Transportation Expo expounded on two major electrification themes: the higher power and faster infrastructure critical to speed the adoption of battery-powered trucks, and the more rapid arrival of hydrogen-powered fuel cells, once laughed off as a science project always 10 years away.

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TruckPark, Roady's Truck Stop Team Up To Provide Drivers Access To Parking

TruckPark users can now access the company's parking reservation system through the Roady's Truck Stop on-demand app.

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5 States With Toughest Chain Laws For Truckers

Commercial truck drivers have a tough job, especially when winter storms kick in. Many states require drivers to use chains for better traction and safer driving. The following states have some of the strictest chain laws in the country, based on various factors. Overall, Colorado seems to have the strictest chain law. The rest of the top five states are listed in no particular order.

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ACT Expo: Peterbilt's Math Lesson And Volvo's Big Day

A reporter's notebook from the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California Like coins dropped into a jar at the end of the day, the number of heavy-duty electric trucks continues to grow by nickels, dimes, and quarters. But measuring success requires more than counting up pocket change.

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FMCSA Extends Pandemic-Related HOS Waiver Through November

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has tacked on another three months to its emergency declaration waiving some hours-of-service rules for pandemic-related trucking.

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Capturing Carbon From Semi Trucks — Net-Zero Carbon

Norfolk Southern isn't just in the business of moving freight, they're in the business of a better planet. To learn more about Norfolk Southern's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, go to nscorp.com/betterplanet.

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Ida's Impact: Latest Supply Chain Updates, Monday, Aug. 30

Monday's news on Hurricane Ida and its impact on various sectors of the freight industry from reports by the FreightWaves reporters and market experts. This file will be updated throughout the day as more news comes in, so please check back.

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Truck Talk: Throwing Shade Edition

This week, Plus CEO David Liu talks about autonomous trucking in China; debating the limitations of real-world autonomous miles versus simulations; and hybrid powertrain maker Hyliion's addition of a second secretary of transportation to its board.

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Two Divisions Of Covenant Settle In Big Case By Drivers Alleging 'No-Hire' Conspiracy

Four companies now have settled a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of drivers who alleged uncompetitive behavior by eight companies in their recruiting activities.

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Daily Infographic: Commercial Tire Safety Tips

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Transforming The In-Auto User Experience — Transmission

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FMCSA Asks: How Much Is The Industry Using The HOS Waiver?

With another extension of the emergency hours-of-service waiver looming, federal regulators want the trucking industry to let them know to what extent carriers and drivers are actually taking advantage of the exemption.

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Daily Infographic: Roadside Inspections, Driver Violations

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