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Houston – Truck drivers in northwest Houston are voicing their concerns following a series of alleged thefts of valuable equipment from their trucks. “Earn Money the Honest Way” What they’re saying: Surveillance videos depict an individual entering a truck and taking a computer module, a crime that
Trucking manufacturers are preparing to comply with upcoming emissions regulations for model year 2027. (WendellandCarolyn/Getty Images) [Stay updated on transportation news: Subscribe to TTNews in your inbox.] Trump Administration’s Overhaul of Environmental Regulations The Trump administration is
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Changing Landscape in Trucking It’s evident that the trucking industry is set to undergo transformation as the new Trump administration takes root in Washington. Many experts are optimistic about the future after what may have been one of the longest economic downturns the industry has ever faced. T
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
The Impact of Trucking on Drivers’ Health The trucking profession, along with its associated lifestyle, poses significant health risks to drivers. On average, truck drivers have a life expectancy of merely 61 years, which is almost 20 years shorter than that of the average American. The Need for Wel
Nick Pittinger from Decisiv is a prominent figure in Fleet Equipment’s quarterly analysis of truck service trends. During our previous conversation, the vice president of data services anticipated a 3-5% increase in truck service activities for Q4 2024. We now have the Q4 2024 truck service data ava
Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute, frequently emphasizes an important message to carrier executives: if they are concerned about hiring and retaining drivers, they must actively understand and address what drivers identify as their primary issues.
Nirvana Secures Funding Amidst Trucking Industry Challenges The U.S. trucking sector is preparing for the repercussions of President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. In light of this, an emerging startup focused on innovative trucking insurance has successfully
