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Retirement Celebration for Gary Rodrigue MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Gary Rodrigue made a memorable entrance at his retirement party on Thursday night, arriving blindfolded and donned in red underwear. The blindfold was a playful way to keep him guessing about his location, guided by his wife, Marilyn. As f
Continued Job Cuts in the Freight Sector Recent layoffs are profoundly affecting the freight industry, with businesses across the U.S. and Mexico announcing a total of 8,794 job cuts in recent weeks. Affected Sectors These workforce reductions are primarily attributed to companies in sectors includi
Following robust job growth in March and April, hiring in the trucking sector experienced a slowdown in May, reflecting a decline in freight service demand linked to trade-related uncertainties. According to the latest statistics from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, truck transportation jobs dec
BPCC launched its inaugural class in mid-April following a ribbon-cutting event held a few weeks prior. (Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook) [Stay updated on transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] New CDL Training Programs Two community colleges in California and Louisiana a
Every carrier has its own guidelines, but many are open to hiring drivers with DUI/DWI records. DUI stands for driving under the influence, while DWI means driving while intoxicated. In some states, DUI and DWI may be synonymous, whereas in others, they can have distinct definitions. Most companies
Employment Recovery As Covid restrictions have lessened, job recovery for Latinas is occurring more rapidly compared to Hispanic men, according to Mónica García-Pérez, an economics professor at St. Cloud State University who focuses on labor economics. While trucking hasn’t yet drawn many Latinas ac
RTS Announces Job Creation and Expansion in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — A trucking firm headquartered in Indianapolis plans to generate almost 100 new jobs by the end of 2025, as reported by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. On Thursday, Renewable Transport Services Inc. unveiled its $20
Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage in 2012 and 2013 The trucking sector is projected to experience a significant driver shortage through 2012 and 2013, with industry estimates indicating a need for approximately 135,000 additional drivers. Despite high unemployment, motor carriers anticipate an
By: Michelle V. Rafter (Editor’s Note: This piece is part of a collaboration between Next Avenue and Chasing the Dream.) Chasing a Dream on the Open Road At an age when many seasoned truckers are considering retirement, Bryant Walker from Los Angeles began his journey as a truck driver. Last summer,
