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Jason Wang’s life took a dramatic turn at age 15 when he was arrested for aggravated robbery in his own driveway, an incident witnessed by his shocked mother. This began a four-year stint in the California prison system. Growing up in poverty with an abusive father and involvement in a gang, Jason’s
Planned Disruption by Truck Drivers Forum The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) has announced intentions to disrupt transport and logistics along key national routes, particularly the N3 and N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, this Saturday. Impact of the Planned Protest The Forum aims to
Tags: Trucking, Workforce Are you a truck driver, whether seasoned or new, looking to join a leading trucking company in the US? Are you on the hunt for the highest paying trucking companies? Below is a compilation of the top-paying trucking firms, based on rankings by TruckDriversSalary.com. This a
From Love to Business: The Journey of Candace Hunter and Rickie Braden In 2019, Candace Hunter was thriving in her tax business when she met Rickie Braden, who aspired to launch his own venture. They collaborated to explore business options, ultimately settling on trucking as their path to success.
Nov. 19, 2015Updated Nov. 20, 2015, 2:30 a.m. ET Retirement After 60 Years At 82, Dick Smith is retiring from his role as a truck driver after six decades of transporting materials like coal, sand, and stone across the region. Transitioning Leadership Although Smith will still act as president of R.
Workforce Decline in Truck Transportation In 2025, the number of individuals employed in truck transportation was significantly lower than previously reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its monthly employment report in February, which includes the annual revision that reflects up
Trucking Jobs Decline Amid Rising Rates Despite increasing rates, the trucking industry continues to see a decline in job availability. With federal actions targeting underperforming operators and soaring diesel prices, there are concerns about further tightness in trucking capacity. Job Losses and
Trucking Employment Gains in July Trucking employment saw a moderate increase in July, adding over 3,000 jobs, following a rise of more than 6,000 in June. Although this growth is modest compared to previous years, it marks a recovery from the declines experienced during the pandemic peak. Updated f
Inspection of Ontario Career Colleges for Truck Driver Training By the end of next month, all career colleges in Ontario that provide training for commercial truck drivers are set to be inspected, according to the province’s Minister of Colleges and Universities, Nolan Quinn. So far, 14 colleges hav
