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Truck Transportation Jobs Experience Notable Decline in May The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a significant reduction in truck transportation jobs in May, with numbers returning to the levels recorded in November. Job Statistics Overview According to the BLS, seasonally adjusted employme
As tuition costs at four-year colleges rise and nearly $2 trillion in student loan debt burdens Americans, many young people are reevaluating the value of a traditional bachelor’s degree in favor of hands-on work. Last year, vocational school enrollment surged by 16%, marking a peak level since the
Sustainability and decarbonization are now crucial focal points in the heavy-duty trucking sector, impacting both fleet operations and the production of truck components. Hendrickson, a manufacturer known for its suspension systems and components, is making significant strides with the introduction
Origins of Minneapolis Teamsters Leadership The leadership of the Minneapolis Teamsters had roots in the Communist Party. Many of them had long been engaged in radical politics, with some participating in the Socialist Party—particularly its ethnic Scandinavian faction—and others being affiliated wi
Hundreds of freight transportation firms in Greater Jakarta are set to suspend operations on March 20 and 21 in response to a government regulation that limits trucking activities during the national collective leave for Idul Fitri, which runs from March 24 to April 8. The Jakarta chapter of the Ind
CONTENT SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES A Celebratory Sisterhood The saying “sisterhood is powerful” might seem clichéd, yet it perfectly encapsulates the unity among women in the SheDrives community. This initiative, developed by NFI Industries in collaboration with Women In Trucking, is flourishing in
Trucker’s Body Shop Launches Digital Health Platform Trucker’s Body Shop has introduced a new digital health initiative aimed at meeting the unique health requirements of American truck drivers. This telehealth platform is specifically designed for truckers, who often work mobile and hectic schedule
Nuss Truck & Equipment Acquires Trucks, Inc. Nuss Truck & Equipment has officially announced its acquisition of Trucks, Inc., a Volvo Truck dealership located in Sikeston, Missouri, on Wednesday. The acquisition is expected to improve service capabilities for clients in Missouri, Illinois, and Kentu
Vintage Insights into Trucking Culture This classic interview from TIME with truckers provides a glimpse into an era that some drivers regard as the golden age of trucking in America, featuring perspectives from those who traveled through Transport City in 1979. Life at “Trucker’s Heaven” Conducted
