truck drivers News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

UK May Ease Curbs on Foreign Trucks

The British government is considering suspending restrictions on the number of drop-offs that foreign truck drivers can make on trips to the U.K. in an effort to ease the country’s supply chain problems.

October 14, 2021
Government, Business

2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Check out the many ways that truckers were shown appreciation during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Social media posts and photo gallery.

September 12, 2021
Safety

How an MVR Monitoring Program Can Help Protect Your Business

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September 1, 2021
Business, Equipment, TCA

Big Rig Brings Big Smiles for Students With Autism

RANDOLPH, Mass. — For weeks and months before it happens each year, students with autism at the Boston Higashi School anticipate members of the Teamsters Local 25 union rolling up to the front door in its big rig.

July 30, 2021
Government, Business

Supply Chain Industry Calls on Congress to Pass DRIVE-Safe Act

A group of supply chain industry representatives, including trucking leaders, sent a letter to members of Congress on April 14 urging them to pass legislation that would allow truckers under age 21 to drive across state lines.

April 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Introduce Trucking Workforce Legislation

Legislation aimed at training drivers younger than 21 to drive trucks across state lines was recently unveiled by a group of senators.

March 15, 2021
Business, Top 100

Roehl Works With Former Drivers Through Relaunch Program

Roehl Transport unveiled a program Oct. 21 to add hundreds of jobs for former truck drivers who want to relaunch their careers.

October 23, 2020
Business, TCA

Big Rigs Wanted for Massachusetts Driver’s Funeral

SOMERSET, Mass. — Annette Jones is calling for a fleet of big rigs to drive her beloved late husband into the sunset one last time.

January 10, 2020
Business, Technology, Perspective

Perspective: Drivers Seek Improvements on Routes

An annual survey of thousands of drivers found that while most are happy with the pay structure their fleets offer, they see room for improvement with how their routes are selected.

May 7, 2019
Perspective

Opinion: Promote Truck Driver Safety All Year — Not Just at the Holidays

It’s that time of year when we see a lot of information on how to promote safe driving during the holiday season. While this increased diligence is helpful, it’s just as important to establish an environment for truck drivers that promotes safety all year-round.

December 10, 2018