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Last month, the Teamsters union reported that Yellow (NASDAQ: YELL), one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., informed them that it would run out of cash by August. To prevent this crisis, Yellow’s executives told the Teamsters, representing about 22,000 Yellow workers, that operational mo
A Walmart truck driver from Texas, who prefers to remain anonymous due to company policy, stated he has 15 years of work left and plans to spend that time driving for Walmart. He remarked, “Unless I win the lottery or marry someone wealthy, I don’t envision leaving.” This level of commitment to one
Engine emissions are a critical concern in the heavy-duty trucking sector, particularly with upcoming regulations such as EPA GHG ’27, which mandates an 80% reduction in NOx emissions. Despite potential political changes that could alter compliance timelines, fleets need to start adapting now for th
Tractor-Trailer Driver Rescued from Suspended Cab For nearly an hour, a tractor-trailer driver found herself stuck in the cab of her vehicle, which was precariously hanging over the Ohio River from the side of a bridge in Kentucky following a multi-vehicle accident last Friday. Emergency responders
Federal Charges Filed Against Individuals Linked to California Insurance Company OAKLAND, Calif. — Three individuals associated with a now-defunct California insurance agency, which specialized in automobile liability insurance for truck drivers and small trucking firms, have been indicted on fraud
Presidential Authority on Tariffs The president possesses extensive, albeit contested, power to implement tariffs on imports and exports. Both political parties show general support for imposing tariffs on imported goods. However, tariffs may significantly influence the trucking industry in the upco
Challenges for Women in the Trucking Industry The trucking industry has long voiced concerns about a significant shortage of drivers. However, some women argue that trucking companies have created barriers that make it nearly impossible for them to secure driving positions. Hiring Practices Disadvan
A New Journey for Jalaja Jalaja dedicated 19 years to being a homemaker after marrying Ratheesh, a truck driver. At 42, she felt envious of her husband’s travels around the country and expressed a desire to join him on a trip to Kashmir for their wedding anniversary. However, Ratheesh said she could
Monitoring trends in the trucking industry can be akin to observing the stock market—short-term declines might indicate a slowdown, yet long-term trajectories often provide a clearer perspective. This is the observation made by Nick Pittinger, the vice president of data services at Decisiv, based on
