Florida Colleges Get Funds to Boost CDL, Technician Jobs
Florida’s governor has awarded more than $3 million to schools for commercial driver licenses and diesel technician programs to create jobs needed to help with regional recovery from Hurricane Ian.
Virginia Captures Key Warehousing, Distribution Center Ventures
Beating out other states, Virginia snagged two warehousing and distribution center ventures worth $289 million for a logistics park and a port.
More Truckers Opt to Use E-ZPass on Ohio Turnpike
More commercial truck traffic continued to travel along the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike during the first nine months of this year after breaking a record in 2021.
Analyst: Carriers Feeling Effects of Higher Operating Costs
DALLAS — Higher operating costs, more volatile market cycles and a shift from West Coast ports are characteristics of the post-pandemic freight market, according to an industry analyst.
Technology Can Help Deter Cargo Theft, Experts Say
DALLAS — Hidden GPS trackers installed with freight loads and mobile apps that transmit trip details to carriers are being deployed to deter a rise in fake businesses, stolen company identities and scam purchase orders that aim to help thieves steal cargo, experts said.
West Virginia to Renovate Travel Plazas, Add Truck Parking
West Virginia is demolishing two travel plazas along its turnpike to create modern ones, adding a total of 45 new truck parking places, announced Gov. Jim Justice.
Clean, Safe Operations Key to Recruiting Women, Experts Say
DALLAS — Expressing a clear desire to hire women and maintaining a safe, clean work environment are keys to expanding their representation in the trucking workforce, experts said.
Opportunities Abound for Women in Trucking, Observers Say
DALLAS — Trucking provides women with career opportunities that allow them to chart successful paths, but consideration must be given to challenges they face, experts said at an industry conference.
Hutcheson Cites History of Commitment to Gender Equality
DALLAS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a conference hosted by a women’s trucking organization that she has been striving to elevate the vital role women play in the industry throughout her career.
California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules
California is deploying a portable emissions detector in areas with heavy truck traffic to educate drivers and operators about a new smog check program that starts Jan. 1.