Trucking rap sheet: CDL examiners charged in fraud scheme, S.C. man indicted in reincarnated carrier scheme
A pair of third-party CDL examiners in Mississippi were charged for accepting payments for passing CDL skills test results, and a South Carolina man was charged for reincarnating his authority without disclosing his relationship with other FMCSA-regula…
Maverick Offers Driver Pay Increase for Temperature Control Division
Maverick Transportation announced another pay raise for its drivers, this time offering a 5-cent-per-mile increase for its over the road temperature control division drivers.
NY-NJ port works to secure logistics workforce
The Port of New York and New Jersey will hold its first ever Career Awareness and Job Expo Wednesday in a warehouse next to Maher Terminals in Elizabeth. Above: The Port of New York and New Jersey. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
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Joshua Hedley channels classic country in debut album
If you think the heyday of country music was the mid-1960s, then you need to hear Joshua Hedley’s debut album, which arrives Friday. Mr. Jukebox showcases the many skills of this Florida performer who last month told Rolling Stone, “……
Wabco Building New American Headquarters in Michigan
Wabco Holdings announced that it will locate its new Americas headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and is currently building the facility to house it.
Spartan to Reveal Ford Transit for Utility Fleets
Spartan Motors will show a Ford Transit concept van that has been tailor-made for utility fleets with a more customized cargo area and remote workstation at an upcoming fleet trade show.
How Home Grocery Delivery and Focus on Fresh Foods are Changing Refrigerated Transportation
The way Americans get their groceries is changing – and that’s affecting refrigerated transporters and the equipment they buy.
Bill nearing passage would grease the skids for occ/acc insurance use by owner-operators in Colorado
A bill nearing passage in the Colorado state legislature, SB 178, which has passed the Senate and awaits a House floor vote, would clarify workers compensation rules to allow specific occupational accident insurance coverage as an option for owner-oper…
Spot Rates Fall as Available Truck Capacity Rises
Spot truckload rates moderated during the week ending April 14 as more trucks returned to the marketplace. The number of trucks posted to the DAT Solutions network of load boards jumped 11% compared to the previous week while the number of loads fell almost 1%.
Driver dies in 3-truck crash on I-10 west of Phoenix
Began with truck rollover