Carriers file suit to stay CSA; want ratings shielded August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - A coalition of small carrier groups have launched a last-ditch effort to block parts of CSA 2010, the controversial new carrier safety measurement system set to take effect in a few days.
CN avoids massive strike August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- CN Rail says it has reached a tentative contract with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union, which effectively cancels a strike by 3,400 workers on Jan. 25.
Make shippers pay for trucker detention: Congressman August 1, 2014 EUGENE, Ore. - The DOT would have to establish a maximum number of hours drivers may be detained without being paid if Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., gets his way.
Trucker launches online convoy for no-per-mile pay August 1, 2014 BELLE RIVER, Ont-- A veteran southern Ontario trucker is adding his voice to the anti-pay-per-mile chorus.
Capacity crunch causes spike in driver turnover August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va., -- Increasing demand for wheelmen drove up hiring trends in the last quarter of 2010, causing a increase in the turnover rate across the U.S.
New HOS rule postponed until Oct August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- U.S. regulators now say their new final hours-of-service proposal won't be completed at least until late October.
Broke state ignoring safety with truckstop closures: MTA August 1, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota's politicians can't agree on a debt-reduction plan and until they do, many truck stops in the state remain closed to drivers
Survey Says: Truckers in the dark about CSA August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - Almost a year into CSA, truckers are still confused about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new safety monitoring program.
Wakefield Opens New Facility, Expands Fleet August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Wakefield starts in-house DEF processing, and brings good job news.
Friday Focus: Driver Wages and The Driver Shortage August 1, 2014 In this Friday's editorial focus, we talk driver wages and driver shortage, and the importance of balance.