Trucking is a critical part of the transportation industry and has a major impact on the economy. This article will explore the role of women in trucking, including their growing presence, the challenges […]
As a truck driver, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet while on the road. Fast food restaurants are often the most convenient option, but they’re also known for their unhealthy […]
Research conducted along an East Coast freight corridor found that truckers are missing out on open parking spaces due to a lack of visibility of what’s available, and drivers’ perception, based on trucks […]
What’s New? The Trucker Bathroom Accessibility Act was introduced by U.S. Reps. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) and Chrissy Houlahan (D. Pa.). If passed, the bill would require businesses with a restroom for either employees or […]
It’s no secret truck drivers do not always get enough movement day-to-day. The best way to avoid blood clots and hypertension is by stretching! This non-comprehensive list of stretches is something you could […]
What’s New? Starting Jan. 1, Michigan will increase its gasoline tax by 1.4 cents thanks to an automatic adjustment written into state law. According to Michigan legislation, and an automatic adjustment in the […]
What’s New? On Dec. 2 President Joe Biden signed a bill to end the long-standing labor agreement between a freight rail station and its union workers and mitigated a rail strike. “The bill […]
What’s New? The United States House of Representatives voted on Nov. 30 to pass a bill that would force the railroad and the unions to abide by the terms outlined in the September […]
What’s New? A strike could occur as early as Dec. 9 now that freight carriers union SMART-TD has rejected the tentative agreement negotiated in mid-September by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and other officials. […]