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Trucking Jobs Show Promising Growth as Market Conditions Improve Following impactful hurricanes, a significant port strike, and a crucial presidential election, the number of trucking jobs saw an uptick in November, reinforcing the notion that the lengthy freight recession may be approaching its con
Cost for participants: $0. The CDL program initiated by Emerge Career, which began in 2022, also welcomes individuals recently released from incarceration. It has so far assisted approximately 50 graduates in securing employment within 90 days of obtaining their licenses, predominantly in Massachuse
In 2024, the trucking industry faced significant job losses, but by the final quarter of the year, employment began to stabilize, possibly indicating a resolution to the overcapacity issues that had troubled the sector for over two years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported a loss of 80
A group of trucking associations is urging governors in nine states to reconsider the Advanced Clean Trucks initiative and collaborate with the industry to explore more effective methods for reducing truck emissions. On December 17, eight state trucking associations sent a letter to the governors of
halt on New Internal Combustion Vehicle Orders PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced a cessation of all new orders for internal combustion vehicles intended for registration in Oregon, as stated in their communication on December 20, 2024. Official Statement Mary C. Aufd
Dive Brief: A federal judge dismissed a New Mexico trucking company’s request on Thursday to block the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) independent contractor final rule for 2024. This decision represents a significant regulatory win for the Biden administration as it nears the end of its term. In t
The trucking industry is preparing for a significantly different regulatory landscape under a potential second term for Donald Trump compared to the recent four years of President Joe Biden’s leadership. Industry stakeholders, including carriers, are diligently watching and advocating for changes in
On Wednesday, California’s trucking sector engaged in discussions about the future of its vehicle lineup after the demise of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, which eliminated any state requirement to purchase zero-emission vehicles. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) effectively ended th
David Heller, VP of government affairs for TCA, expressed curiosity about the relevance of past practices, noting to FleetOwner, “It may not be tied to a specific agency. For instance, two DOT regulations could be revoked even if they don’t impact trucking, to make way for a new regulation that does
