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House Committee Reviews Transportation Regulations On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure held a hearing to discuss the regulatory and administrative agenda of the Department of Transportation. The meeting was initiated by Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman Rick
Charlotte Students Launching Food Truck Business A collective of students from Charlotte is embarking on a venture to establish a food truck as part of a career development program facilitated by the nonprofit organization, Exposure Project. Empowering Youth in Low-Income Areas In numerous underpriv
The trucking industry has experienced a more significant loss of truck drivers over the past two years than initially believed, resulting in the number of trucking jobs returning to levels seen just before the pandemic struck nearly five years ago. Each January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics update
February Truck Transportation Employment Report The February employment report for truck transportation indicates a continuing decline, leaving the industry in a restricted employment range. Seasonally adjusted jobs in truck transportation have decreased by 15,400 since February 2024. While this isn
Seasonal declines in freight, coupled with the imminent risk of tariffs, negatively affected trucking employment in February, suggesting that further job losses may be imminent. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 2,000 trucking positions were cut fro
Current Landscape of the Trucking Industry The world is experiencing significant changes, particularly within our own country and the trucking sector. While I won’t delve into political issues, the unpredictability surrounding geopolitical events, economic conditions, trucking regulations, business
The trucking industry in Canada is essential for the nation’s economy, employing approximately 400,000 individuals and supporting over 500,000 businesses. This industry encompasses both private fleets that move goods for their own companies and for-hire carriers that transport goods for various orga
WOTAB emphasized the need for improved safety for women in trucking by “identifying and eradicating sexual harassment and violence against women.” (Matt Rourke/Associated Press) An advisory board focused on recommending strategies to federal regulators for enhancing trucking careers for women highli
Overview of Trucking Careers Despite having a significant number of professional drivers and technicians in the field, the trucking industry continually seeks more drivers, encountering shortages across various sectors. This opens doors for those looking to enter the industry, whether on the road, i
