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November

Bill proposes overtime pay for 2.1M truckers Bill proposes overtime pay for 2.1M truckers
Surge and Decline in Trucking Surge and Decline in Trucking

Surge and Decline in Trucking

10 November, 2023

Recent shutdowns in the trucking industry highlight the fragile state of the sector, which not only reflects consumer sentiment but is also crucial to our economy....

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FMCSA considers study on loading wait time FMCSA considers study on loading wait time

FMCSA considers study on loading wait time

10 November, 2023

A bunch of small trucking firms and self-employed truckers are making a case: if the government is going to dictate driver working hours, brokers should pay up for the wait time during freight loading...

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Convoy's collapse Convoy's collapse

Convoy's collapse

2 November, 2023

A clash between traditional freight companies and tech-driven startups, like Convoy, aimed to modernize trucking. However, Convoy's closure revealed that replacing humans with technology was challengi...

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Shipping costs dip truckers face quiet start Shipping costs dip truckers face quiet start

Shipping costs dip truckers face quiet start

2 November, 2023

This year’s busy season for trucking had a quiet start, as per the Cass Freight Index report published on October 18. On the bright side, shippers can expect to enjoy lower rates as the holidays roll ...

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October

Trucking companies exit market as slowdown Trucking companies exit market as slowdown

Trucking companies exit market as slowdown

23 October, 2023

The article outlines the challenges in the 2023 freight market, emphasizing how fluctuations in diesel prices are closely tied to business financial stress. It suggests that the market's stability hin...

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Choosing Your Truck Lease: Newer & Older Rigs Choosing Your Truck Lease: Newer & Older Rigs
When Payments Go Missing When Payments Go Missing

When Payments Go Missing

10 October, 2023

Getting paid on time is important, but sometimes things go wrong in the trucking world. Here's a no-nonsense guide to help you handle these situations...

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When payments go to the wrong recipient When payments go to the wrong recipient