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Trucking news and updates for Friday, Oct. 7, 2022: Trucking Employment Experiences Significant Decline in September The Bureau of Labor Statistics published its monthly Jobs Report on Friday, revealing a substantial drop in trucking payroll employment in September, marking the most significant decl
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the Trump administration reviews millions of visas for foreign nationals in the U.S., one specific industry is facing significant challenges due to a halt in visa issuance for a certain job category. Key Information Many commercial truck drivers are anxious about their job secur
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — An increasing number of young adults are pursuing careers in truck driving due to a driver shortage in the industry, which offers starting salaries ranging from $60,000 to $70,000. Many young people, particularly Gen Z, are now considering truck driving as a viable career op
DOT Mandates English Proficiency for Truck Drivers The Department of Transportation (DOT) is enforcing English language requirements for truck drivers in the U.S. Following President Donald Trump’s executive order, drivers who cannot read or speak English proficiently will be deemed unfit for servic
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly newsletter highlighting the people, locations, and policies shaping Texas, created by Texas Tribune journalists residing in communities throughout the state. Struggles in Finding Employment LUFKIN — Ashli Streeter began truck driving school with dreams of hitting th
Start Your Trucking Career with Adam Cox If you’re interested in launching a career in the trucking sector, look no further than Adam Cox and his business, Cariboo Driver Training. A Journey into Teaching Adam Cox, who began his career in the trucking industry in 2013, discovered his passion for tea
California’s New Law Impacting Truck Drivers A California law set to take effect in January will change the classification of many independent contractors to employees, which may significantly reduce high-paying opportunities for truck drivers in the state, according to experts. Purpose of the Law T
New Insights into the Truck Driver Workforce WASHINGTON – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is unveiling research that highlights a significant demographic shift within the U.S. truck driver workforce. Addressing Industry Challenges “As the trucking sector confronts an aging work
by Jaimee Ratliff September 21, 2023 The WorldLink Truck Driving Academy is distinguished as the only trucking school owned by a Black woman in Arkansas. Owner Gladys Godley, alongside her husband Gary, has partnered with a local HBCU to help diversify the trucking industry and create job opportunit
