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News, State

Companies prep ahead of possible AB5 rollout

The looming implementation of AB5 has motor carriers and recruitment firms looking for solutions to the future of employee classifications.

Opinion

150 million reasons why nuclear verdicts need to be addressed

Werner recently settled a lawsuit for $150 million, but the facts of the case may surprise you, including that the carrier is avoiding a nuclear verdict. On July 28, Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Enterprises published a news release announcing a $150 settlement of a crash lawsuit in Texas. Based on that hefty sum, one would think […]

Federal, News, OOIDA

Speed limiters contradict driver retention goals, OOIDA says

If the goal is to make trucking a more attractive profession, OOIDA says that requiring speed limiters is not the way to achieve it.

Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA

Court of appeals denies petition for hours-of-service review

A court has denied a petition for review of FMCSA hours-of-service changes to the short-haul exemption and 30-minute break backed by OOIDA.

News

New data shows the number of women drivers continues to grow

According to recent data, the number of female drivers in trucking is continuing to rise. Women in Trucking CEO offers insight beyond the numbers.

Features, Truck Shows

Commercial Chaos for a Cure efforts exceed goal

Commercial Chaos for a Cure was held for the ninth time on July 22-23. The event raises money for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.

Business, Products & Services

Love’s Travel Stops opens first location in Connecticut

Love’s Travel Stops just opened a new location in Willington, Conn., which is the first Love’s in the state.

Business, News, Products & Services

Annual Road Warrior contest makes history with $30K in prizes

Pilot Flying J brings back its Road Warrior contest to recognize role models in the trucking industry. Total prizes this year top all previous years.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

OOIDA tour trailer returns to TopGun LargeCar Shootout

For this weekend, Marty Ellis is hauling the OOIDA tour trailer to Rantoul, Ill., to be part of the TopGun LargeCar Shootout.

Analysis, News

A railroad strike would swamp trucking

A railroad strike wouldn’t affect only train crews and engineers. The fallout could swamp the trucking industry, columnist John Bendel says.