To help veterans, spouses and active duty military members gain truck driving jobs, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded $3.1 million in grants to 19 community colleges and truck driving schools throughout the country.
August 3, 2022Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher
FMCSA Awards Educational Funds for Veterans, Others to Get CDLs
Alabama Trucking Legend Buddy Moore Dies at 88
Former Alabama Trucking Association chairman and state industry leader E.H. “Buddy” Moore Jr. died July 25.
August 3, 2022Alaskans Help State Officials Prepare for EV Charging
The Alaska Energy Authority is working to overcome public perception barriers of cold climate performance, driving range anxiety and high electricity demand charges in its electric vehicle infrastructure push.
August 2, 2022Bureau of Prisons Expands CDL Training for Women
Efforts are underway in federal and state-level prison systems to help inmates train for and transition into careers in trucking upon their release, with the Federal Bureau of Prisons expanding its commercial driver license programs to focus on women.
August 2, 2022Bridge Slide in Utah Involved Technical Savvy — and Dish Soap
Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.
August 1, 2022Online Classes Help Women, Adult Learners Land Alabama Trucking Jobs
After tailoring courses with the state trucking association, Alabama educators are reaching a different demographic of students who are now training and entering the trucking industry.
July 22, 2022Alabama Sees Success With Trucking Workforce Initiatives
Creating a coordinated campaign involving trucking company titans and state education officials to foster workforce development in the trucking industry is paying off for the Alabama Trucking Association.
July 22, 2022ATA’s Newly Formed Women In Motion Program Pursues Safer Truck Parking
Already backing safer truck parking in Congress, the new Women In Motion initiative is taking action within days of forming to improve the working environment for women in trucking.
July 20, 2022New York’s Infrastructure Earns 'C' Grade on ASCE Report Card
New York received an overall “C” grade for the condition of its infrastructure in the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
July 19, 2022Hawaii Boosts Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Enacts Other Clean Energy Laws
Providing incentives for trucks to use hydrogen is one of four new laws that took effect in July to counter climate change and boost clean energy in Hawaii.
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