Truckload Carriers Association

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.

At TCA meeting, agency administrator says FMCSA will need help acting on reports of cheating.

Making the 30-minute rest break more flexible is one of the proposed changes.

StayMetrics’ Hindes talks about retention and management of a truckload company’s human assets.

Program members will have several opportunities to network in Orlando next week.

The key metric “net revenue per truck per week” is explained by Chris Henry.

Insurance premiums are a growing concern in the trucking industry, even as statistics show reduced incidents. What is driving the soaring insurance costs?

By R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which covers nine States including California, recently affirmed a decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) which found that prohibitions on secondary boycotts under Section 8(b)(4)(i)(B) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) do not violate the […]

FreightWaves Market Expert Chris Henry provides a look into truckload’s year that was and commentary on a possible path toward consistent profitability.

Database of test results seen as rate booster while unseated trucks pose risk to operations.

R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel Employers may be well aware of the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in situations where an employee or applicant is “disabled” as that term is defined under the ADA. What about a situation in which an employer purportedly discriminates against an applicant because the employer believes […]

Lyboldt urges Washington to take action to repair subpar roadways.

Bison Transport CFO addresses challenges in contracted freight but points to an encouraging uptick in Christmas business during Truckload Carriers Association event near Toronto.

6-year program includes addressing shortage of truck drivers.