The year 2020 has been unprecedented in practically every way. Even the trucking industry, arguably a reliable source of power in the American economy, has been hit hard by the ongoing pandemic. The sector lost nearly 90,000 jobs in April alone, part of a nationwide loss of 20.5 million jobs in response to COVID-19. However, the … Continue reading “Trucking Trends for 2021 & Beyond”
According to the Labor Department, the transportation sector—and the trucking industry, specifically—has been slow to recover following the initial spread of COVID-19. And while the job market continues to open back up, albeit slower than desired, truck driver turnover and higher capacity in the trucking sector are creating a tough situation on the road. Trucking … Continue reading “Driver Turnover Could Prolong Capacity Concerns”
A Missouri-based trucking company settled two separate class-action trucking lawsuits with its truck drivers after battling in the nation’s Supreme Court for years. According to the suits, up to 26,000 current and former drivers are eligible for a $28 million payout from the company, New Prime Inc. Each trucking lawsuit involved truck drivers for Prime who … Continue reading “Major Lawsuit Shines Light on Unfair Trucker Pay”
In the ongoing legal battle surrounding California’s controversial AB-5 decision, which reclassifies truck drivers among other things, regional transportation associations have been looking for some guidance. The state’s Attorney general, trucking companies, independent trucking contractors, and Uber and Lyft are all involved in the matter, as all are trying to find common ground when it … Continue reading “AB-5 Update: Construction Truckers Covered”
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in the United States. Of these, approximately 5,000 trucking accidents result in death. What’s more, one out of every eight traffic fatalities involve a trucking accident. While not every accident can be avoided, there are ways in which trucking professionals can … Continue reading “Before the Drive: Vehicle Inspection for Trucking Operations”
In the past year alone, the trucking industry has gone through a number of wild changes in how companies operate and the kind of trucks that are making their way on the road. From self-driving trucks to changes in how drivers are classified in some states to a whole new shipping and receiving ball game … Continue reading “Trucking Trends for 2020”
Truck scales provide many different benefits for trucking professionals that extend beyond just weighing a truck for a transaction. They can provide an additional layer of protection for keeping trucks and their payloads intact while ensuring that roads are safe for all drivers on highways. When a truck is overloaded, it can lead to potential … Continue reading “How Truck Scales Prevent Disastrous Shipping”
In the last 18 months, there’s been plenty of news coming out of California focusing on the gig economy and employee classification. A major sect that’s taken issue with the new regulations, such as the Dynamex and AB5 rulings, is the trucking industry, which sees a large number of its drivers operating as independent contractors. … Continue reading “Employee Classification: ABC Testing and 1099 Drivers”
For those working as independent contractors in California, a lot of news has been swirling around in regards to their worker classification with their clients. From graphic designers to business consultants, a lot of professionals have had to rethink the way they operate under the new AB5 regulation passed at the end of 2019. But … Continue reading “Judge Blocks AB5 from California Trucking”
For truck drivers, there are few things more frustrating than going through a breakdown on the road, especially in the winter. What’s more, truck drivers operate on a tight schedule, having to drop off and pick up their cargo, and try to get back home for some much-needed personal and family time. So, any form … Continue reading “What to Do if Your Truck Breaks Down Mid-Journey”
