Changes for truckers: New Non CDL hotshot is over. But the FMCSA to determine if non CDL should take effect.

California new Law taking affect today: Call to protest new law AB5 regarding independent California truckers to ban together to protest against AB5, stopping truckers from being their own boss. As you know, laws are changes start in California and go throughout the nation. I am asking all my members to pass the word to their constituents are…[Read more]

What year of trucks are allowed into California, effective June3,2021? What does AB5 mean for truckers, and how it effects and complicate trucking that crosses state lines.

Top News: Trucking companies competing with new companies. Older companies find themselves competing with the new companies because that newer companies pay their drivers with cash checks, and they are avoiding paying taxes.

According to the BLSt, most trucking companies pay drivers between $0.27 to 0.40 cents per mile. You may find some companies paying more because of the high demand for Class A licensed Truck Drivers due to the ongoing truck driver shortage.

Lastest news: Since the amount of freight is predicted to grow, the trucking industry will need to hire more drivers to meet demand. Currently, the trucking industry has a shortage of drivers and if this trend continues, the trucking industry could be short as much as 105,000 drivers by 2023.

New Truckers: Although you might not be able to make $100,000/year off the bat, but given the truck driver demand, and with experience, specialization, CDL training, and the right company, you can make 80.000+ on a trucker salary. That’s why Transport Financial Services is a company that will help you every step of the way when you become a…[Read more]

Truckload markets still search for stability:
The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic, with the U.S. averaging 2.5 million vaccine doses a day. That hasn’t yet led to more stable truckload markets, however, and several factors could keep capacity tight for the next few months, according to the latest Signal Report from DAT iQ.

Trucking news: Trucking industry organization heartily supported Buttigieg’s nomination.
Groups want truckers to move up on the vaccination list.

Top news for truck drivers:
CDC says truckers could be among the first in line for the early COVID-19 vaccine.

Top News: (ZENITH) Is hiring new drivers with a $1200 dollar sign-on Bonus. Important news for truck drivers don’t forget to check your smoke detectors.

News: First fuel cell electric Kenworths to be delivered this month to Calif. ports.
POLL: What aspect of a COVID relief bill should be most prioritized by Congress?

Trending News: Most drivers making the same or less than they did last year.
When the American Transportation Re4search Institute released its report on the Critical Issues in The
Trucking Industry for 2020, driver compensationrankd second out of top 10 issuesoverall.

Today’s Survey: Money leading issue for drivers in many ways.
When American Transportation Research Institute announced the finding of its most recent survey od critical issues inthe trucking industry last October.

News: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for shippers?
It’s no secret that truckload rates have been hot, and prices are still exceptionally high. But for shippers, there are signs that some of that pressure is releasing, according to recent released Pulse Signal Report for November.

Important News: How to help truckers in need on Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday
First came Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when brave folks got in line in the wee hours of the morning waiting to make a mad dash for bargains at the retailers of their choice. Two days of high octane consumerism helped spawn Giving Tuesday, which created…[Read more]

Worthy news; 18 carriers recognized for their safety records.
The Truckload Carriers Association and Great West Casualty Company named 18 division winners in the 45 Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition. The top three companies were.
First Place: Diamond Transpotation Systems Inc.
Second Place: Spring Creek Carriers Inc.
Third place: FTC…[Read more]

Latest News: Group helping truckers raises most money ever:
An organization of truckers that helps other professional driver’s families in need has set a fund-raising record and is looking for even more folks to help.