Broker transparency: help or harm?
The FMCSA's broker transparency proposal has sparked debate, with trucking groups advocating for greater transparency while a TIA-commissioned report warns of potential negative impacts across the supply chain.
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Who helps truckers when they get sick? This fund does
Long hours on the road make it difficult for truck drivers to access healthcare, and when illness strikes, financial strain can follow. The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund helps OTR drivers by covering essential expenses and providing preventative health programs to keep them on the road.
Lessons from New York’s trucking industry challenges
Kendra Hems discusses the impact of New York City's congestion pricing on the trucking industry and the challenges of operating a trucking business in one of the nation's busiest states.
Is it time to sell your trucking business?
The trucking industry is aging, and many company owners are looking to sell. Is now the right time?
Building driver partnerships that last
Robert Pierson of Mesilla Valley Transportation shares insights on how SMB trucking companies can recruit professional, passionate drivers, reduce turnover, and build long-term success by focusing on communication, data-driven decisions, and aligning hiring with company goals.
Truck driving: A diverse, but not inclusive, industry
A Q&A with Real Women in Trucking founder Desiree Wood.
'We tapped into a group of like-minded trucking companies that sought to be best in class'
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Back in 1975, two Georgia-based trucking companies separately hauled their first-ever freight — one carried tobacco, the other a load of chicken. As they grew individually, the two companies realized that joining forces would benefit their businesses, employees and customers. They merged in 2023 and