More women turn to trucking as shortage of drivers opens doors – Indianapolis Business Journal
To attract women, trucking firms are working to make their work less unpredictable and time-consuming.
Source: ibj.com
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Nearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitz
CVSAs annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.
United States Bradley Edwards Tim Denoyer Truckload Carriers Association Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Day Commercial Vehicle Safety
Source: overdriveonline.com
Nearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitz
CVSAs annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.
United States Tim Denoyer Bradley Edwards Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Day Truckload Carriers Association Commercial Vehicle Safety
Source: overdriveonline.com
Volvo Trucks union workers go on strike
Union workers strike at Volvo Trucks plant The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike Saturday at Volvo Trucks North Americas New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly plant, another significant hurdle in truck production that was already facing headwinds from supply chain shortages. NRV Vice President and General Manager Franky Marchand noted the company was "surprised and disappointed that the UAW decided to strike,” adding that progress was being made in negotiations with the union ...
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Werner, Carter Express drivers named TA-Petro Citizen Drivers
Two truckers named TA-Petro Citizen Drivers TravelCenters of America on Monday announced its eighth annual Citizen Driver Award honorees – Dan “Dusty” Porter, of Acton, Ontario, Canada, and Don Talley, of Muncie, Indiana. Chosen from 85 nominations, the two truckers have a combined 73 years of hauling freight, with nearly six million accident-free miles. TA President Barry Richards announced the Citizen Driver honorees live on the Dave Nemo Radio Show on Sirius XM’s Road Dog Trucking R...
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