Jim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss how the organization is elevating the industry.
Federal regulators are rolling out a rule proposal as a first step to potential new and costly requirements aimed at reducing truck crash fatalities.
The most lucrative time to buy or sell a trucking company could be right now — as long as the prep work has been done.
HHS is preparing to rollout a proposal that could move the trucking industry a step closer to federal recognition of drug hair tests.
FMCSA’s unique ID proposal for trucks has safety group support but overwhelming opposition from the rest of the trucking industry.
Public comments reveal most truckers believe a proposal to require engines to have speed limiters will make roads less safe.
CFI driver Zach Yeakley “wasn’t really expecting anything out of it” when he was recognized for helping pull six crash victims from fiery cars.
AskWaves has reviewed the latest comments on a proposal allowing oral fluid instead of urine to test for drugs — the trucking industry mostly likes it.
There is no easy fix to rising fuel prices without stripping government of much-needed infrastructure money.
Trucker Grant Quinton was “choked up” after being recognized for pulling a man and his grandson from their flipped vehicle.
The new president of the Truckload Carriers Association talks with an expert at FreightWaves about how environmental regulations and switching technologies impact the industry.
A new complaint filed by NLRB could serve as a focal point in a revision of independent contractor rules.
A trucker is “lucky to be alive” after a tornado flipped his tractor-trailer, a fellow driver who helped him says.
FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the current costs of trucking.
Christopher Lloyd was helping out a fellow trucker by picking up a run, but it led him to the scene of a violent crash. For his heroic efforts at the scene, he’s been named the Highway Angel of the Year.
After a panel discussion extolling better relations between shippers and carriers, a question sets off a discussion on current selection processes.
The U.S. DOT found that the truck parking shortage exists in every state and region, but it did not include dedicated funding for truck parking in the recent infrastructure bill.
Regulators have eliminated a driver requirement to provide employers with an annual list of traffic violations.
La norma final ahorrará a los conductores y transportistas 3,5 millones de dólares al año, según la agencia
As the federal government begins prioritizing EV infrastructure, trucking fleets and stakeholders need to stay abreast of changes at the intersection of industry and climate initiatives.
Susan Binsted says trucker Karl Sholl “restored faith in our hearts” after he helped her and her husband stay safe after an accident.
Applications for the TCA Scholarship Fund are now open. Eligible college students with ties to the trucking industry have until March 14 to apply.
Infrastructure spending is tied up in the appropriation process, but the roads can’t wait. Fortunately, stop-gap measures are providing needed time to reach a long-term solution.
Trucker Jean-Carlo Gachet was recognized for feeding stranded drivers after a snowstorm led to a long-term road closure. Matthew Marchand was recognized for helping during the same storm.
For the first time since the program began, the Truckload Carriers Association is allowing the public to vote for the winner of this year’s Highway Angel of the Year award.
In an unusual move, the Washington trade group is turning to somebody from outside the Capitol lobbying ecosystem.
While times of uncertainty like these can be troubling, what goes up must come down – or at least level off. The price of diesel fuel is projected to lower to a national average of $3.09 in middle and latter parts of the coming year, offering a sigh of relief for trucking.
TCA and DriverReach will hold a fourth session of the popular Making Safety Happen program for fleet professionals.
FMCSA new authority approval at record high from spot rates and tight capacity The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is setting records. New motor carrier authority approvals are at an all-time high — around 10,000 each month. As of September, around 82,000 approvals for authority had been granted in 2021, compared with 59,500 for the […]
Federal ruling on rear impact guard inspections on truck trailers sparks debate over costly new safety equipment.
The Truckload Carriers Association is now including educational content from its Truckload Academy as part of a TCA membership.
The TCA calls the mandate “disastrous.”
Regulators are urging carriers to take action to ensure their ELDs remain legal after mobile networks transition out of 3G.
“He would do anything for anybody,” said the widow of a truck driver who was killed while trying to help accident victims.
The nation’s safest fleet represent the best the industry has to offer. Applications are now being accepted for TCA’s 2022 Fleet Safety Awards. Deadline is Nov. 1.
Ray Haight, a retention coach with and former chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins the show to discuss how driver retention challenges have evolved and what the solutions are.
The TCA’s public-facing stance on the vaccination mandate might not have taken place a few years ago.
The sole, unidentified backer of the safety tech startup was inspired by a crash involving distracted driving.
FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi indicated her strong support for safety technologies during her nomination hearing to take over agency, noting that safety is the common goal of both the industry and the agency.
A pair of lawyers tell a TCA audience that taking steps early can help in later litigation.
The TCA’s meeting in 2020 happened just as the pandemic was about to strike; it sold out its booth space this year.
Lease-purchase deals haven’t always had a great reputation, and this TCA session focused on how to make them work.
What should prospective drivers know about Wellington Motor Freight? “That we are the best company to work for, period. We want to be the place that you spend the rest of your career with. Our culture is unrivaled. We don’t employ ‘just a driver,’ we have absolute professionals behind the wheel.”
An employer’s ‘honest belief’ and good recordkeeping helps it win pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
“You can’t fix things with some nifty perk. It takes the right people with the right attitude as a foundation.” That philosophy has helped Nussbaum Transportation land on the TCA/CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For list for 2021.
Jetco Delivery has instituted detailed programs around safety, driver training and career opportunities to land it among the top 20 on the TCA/CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For list.
Bison Transport said its inclusion on the TCA/CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For list is validation it is moving “in the right direction” as a driver destination.
For Central Oregon Truck Co., inclusion in the annual Best Fleets to Drive For list is validation of innovations and improvements made to attract and retain drivers.
Chief Carriers might be small in size, but it remains large in its approach to drivers, landing among the top 20 fleets in North America in the annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest.
Grand Island Express continues to put drivers first and has been rewarded for those efforts with a nomination to the Best Fleets to Drive For Top 20 for the 10th straight year.
The California Supreme Court recently addressed what the proper rate for paying missed meal, rest, and recovery periods is under California state law. And for employees, it’s a financial win.
John Elliott, CEO of LoadOne, joins this week’s episode to discuss his business, his involvement in the TCA, and the opportunities he sees in the industry.
June proved to be possibly the best month ever for Truckload Carriers Association members. Brokerage revenue growing alongside driver revenues helps paint a picture of success, but what is success for a carrier?
As wireless providers switch off 3G networks in favor of 5G, some ELDs may no longer work.
The organization will provide an update on its search at its annual meeting in Las Vegas next month.
TCA firmly believes the trend of California-specific legislation becoming the national standard must end.
The Truckload Carriers Association has partnered with LaunchIt Public Relations to promote the trucking industry.
Owner-operators see a downside to keeping FMCSA’s emergency hours-of-service order in place.
The Truckload Carriers Association will hosts its annual Refrigerated Meeting on July 14-16, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Jeremy Reymer, founder and CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Jim Ward, current chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, about his career as president of D.M. Bowman, as well as TCA advocacy and membership benefits.
Bipartisan legislation would limit truck speeds to no more than 70 mph.
“It all happened so fast that I didn’t even catch their names,” said trucker Nick Still.
The Truckload Carriers Association will host a complimentary webinar on today at 1 p.m. for those interested in the TCA Profitability Program (TPP).
XPO and port drayage are in the Teamsters Union target sights in backing the PRO Act.
Regulators give Wilson Logistics more flexibility for CLP holders participating in revenue-generating freight.
A member of Congress bets on getting his truck parking expansion proposal included in the highway bill.
The Truckload Carriers Association will host a webinar on Tuesday to help truckload fleets understand current and potential regulations and other industry issues under the Biden administration.
“God put me … in the right place at the right time,” says trucker Demetrius Fields.
Trucker Morgan Kirkland after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision: “My worst fear almost came true, that I would die in this truck.”
FMCSA’s safety advisory committee for 2021 adds two trucking companies and four women.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, YRC’s government loan is coming under increased scrutiny. Plus, the 20 Best Fleets to Drive For are named and a bill to allow truck drivers to carry a concealed weapon has been introduced in Congress.
The FMCSA’s final rule allowing third-party instructors to provide both instruction and qualifying testing for the same applicant isn’t likely to materially alter trucking’s capacity shortfall, according to analysts.
Unable to continue its tradition of providing hot meals to the truck drivers who deliver wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America, TCA and Pilot Flying J have come up with another way to honor this year’s 75 drivers.
The rule is designed to ease testing delays and eliminate inconvenience and expense for new drivers.
Big-city Mayors Garcetti and Emanuel are receiving much of the speculation for DOT secretary.
Capacity is historically tight in trucking, pushing spot rates and profit margins higher. How much of this momentum will carriers be able to maintain?
As the Nov. 3 election quickly approaches, both ATA and TCA are positioning to work with the next administration.
Reefer carrier revenues are expanding rapidly as capacity tightens faster for the temperature-controlled segment of trucking.
The Truckload Carriers Association member company and TCA Profitability Program Retention Project member, Steve’s Livestock Transport was honored during this year’s Top Fleet Employer awards gala.
U.S. Xpress’ industry forecast calls for the truckload market to experience high driver turnover, declining capacity and “overwhelming” volumes through 2021.
Opposition cited “unfair competitive advantage” if exemption were granted.
Current legislation to expand truck parking slated to expire.
As trucking capacity tightens and spot rates rise, driver turnover increases. Are some of them leaving the industry for good?
FreightWaves’ George Abernathy and Todd Davis talk benchmarking capabilities for brokers in virtual fireside chat at FreightWaves 3PL Summit.
FreightWaves is hosting the 3PL Summit on July 21, a virtual event that will include technology demonstrations, hot debates and visionary speakers from across the 3PL spectrum.
Truck driver David Hill recalls helping an accident victim on an icy winter day: “She was scared pretty good and screaming for help.”
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA is considering a petition to delay the HOS changes, Workhorse can sell electric vans in all 50 states, and drivers can take steps to improve their mental health.
Todd Davis will take over benchmarking for FreightWaves and the inGauge platform that powers TCA’s Profitability Program for Chris Henry, who founded the inGauge benchmarking platform.
Out-of-control insurance premiums are driving trucking operations out of business, but leading insurance experts say something can be done about them.
Panelists from leading trucking carriers say a quick economic recovery could create concerns about having adequate labor to meet demand.
A decline in contract rates that were implemented prior to the COVID-19 outbreak may make this year tighter for carriers.
Rulemaking would require making detention time data public
Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill
Startup’s request to extend driving limit and workday gets broad pushback.
FMCSA has expanded the types of crashes eligible for review under its Crash Preventability Determination Program, giving fleets and drivers more options to have non-preventable crashes removed from their record. )
Many expected a worse outcome for carriers in March as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Ironically, the pandemic may have padded some 1Q results.
Chris Henry writes about the true costs of “unseated” trucks and what carriers can do to keep their number of unseated trucks as close to zero as possible.
Grant awards to be used to build new spaces or convert weigh stations.
Profitability is the key to any business staying in business. In trucking it is harder than in many other businesses. Chris Henry explores the “trucking profitability paradox.”
A panel of experts on the issue offers suggestions — but no easy fixes.
