After a fresh round of pay increases at the beginning of the year, some carriers are continuing to raise rates further. Bay & Bay Transportation announced effective immediately it has raised pay for independent contractors by 20 cents per mile.
The legal reason cited for the withdrawal is the elevation of two principles of “economic realities,” which the Wage and Hour Division says have not been used by courts in the past.
Michael Chaves, the former owner of a vehicle-transport carrier, gets 30 months in prison for forging DOT documents and failing to maintain driver certifications.
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The lending given out so far in the third version of the Paycheck Protection Program is not on track to exhaust the funds that have been authorized.
Nikola has less need for partners for its hydrogen fueling stations now that it has a sweet price for electricity in Arizona.
UPS needs to step up its weekend game if it plans to overcome FedEx’s advantage in e-commerce transit times, a former UPS executive says.
DeJoy testifies that the Postal Service must focus on increasing its 35% share of the package market currently dominated by private carriers.
The remaining assets of bankrupt trucking company Comcar Industries will be liquidated through two trusts, leaving little for unsecured creditors.
More than 178,000 individuals apprehended at the United States-Mexico border in January and February
E-commerce is the growth engine for air cargo. It’s why DHL Express just added a new air/parcel hub in Milan, Italy.
A global semiconductor chip shortage continues to affect auo factories on both sides of the United States-Mexico border.
“A lot of truck drivers, just like law enforcement, don’t understand that girls in these types of situations are usually not there by their own will; there’s usually someone else behind the scenes compelling them to do it,” said Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar.
A third-generation driver from Tennessee becomes trucking’s latest instant millionaire.
The low number assigned to one of the key bills signifies it is a priority and is seen as a positive sign by the trade group.
XPO Logistics has embraced diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce that is enhancing its culture, and leading to business success.
Visual LANSA combines the flexibility and control of traditional programming with the benefits of low-code solutions.
The Great North is taking the slow road on implementation
Reload, Vorto’s new autonomous platform, could save companies more than $400 million per year while increasing sustainability.
Fluid Truck specializes in box trucks and cargo vans and focuses on last mile
