How do you prefer to communicate regarding your job opportunity? Las time we asked, "How do you research a fleet?" 71.05% said, "Talk to other drivers." 15.13% said, "Google" 9.21% said "Indeed" 3.29% said "Glassdoor" 0.66% said, "Facebook" 0.66% said, "Reddit ..read more

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions. Port Houston’s CLEANSTACS Program (Catalyzing Lower Emissions with Alliances and New Systems in Trucking and Community Sustainability) was one of fewer than 20 projects selected nationwide. “This project represents an ambitious program for Port Houston, and another step toward cleaner air quality for the region, and achieving our 2050 carbon neutral goal,” said Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo. “T ..read more

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) today announced its new driver satisfaction awards program called TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards – The Elite Fleets. The program will celebrate and recognize the best carrier workplaces in the North American trucking industry based on professional driver feedback and satisfaction. Produced by TCA and in partnership with University of Denver’s Transportation and Supply Chain Institute, the TCA Drivers' Choice Awards will highlight those carriers who provide exceptional workplace experiences for their company drivers and independent contractors ..read more

Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, Kansas, recently introduced its new Commercial Driver's License program. This program arises from the allocation of business development funds by the state, with training conducted by the Kansas Department of Revenue. FHTC's own Eric Crook, a seasoned professional in the field, participated in the training and received commendations from the senior state CDL coordinator. The CDL Program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and certifications for a career in commercial driving. Participants will undergo training, including comprehensive skil ..read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced recently the Poker Creek Port of Entry will re-open for the summer 2024 season. The port of entry is scheduled to open on May 17, and will close on Sept. 15. The opening and closing dates are predicated on weather allowing access, and the dates may be modified with short notice. Travelers seeking to enter through the port of entry during those dates should plan accordingly, according to the CBP. The port will be open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alaska Standard Time (9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Yukon Standard Time).  Travelers are reminded that Alaska is one hour ..read more

Two people were killed and one was seriously injured over the weekend when an oversized load fell off its trailer and landed on another vehicle. Saturday morning at 11:20am, Temple Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision on State Highway 36, just west of Highway 317. Upon arrival crews found an oversized load had come off of its trailer, pinning a vehicle beneath, accoring to a social media post by the department. The load weighed some 350,000 lbs.  The department said it took some four hours to remove the injured driver of the vehicle, who was airlifted to a ..read more

American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council recently honored several distinguished fleets and industry leaders for their commitment to safety on the highway and in the workplace. “Safety is at the heart of our industry, and these carriers and professionals embody this principle consistently,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “I want to congratulate these valued members of our industry for their commitment to safety and professionalism.” The winners were recognized at ATA’s 2024 Safety, Security & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix ..read more

Spark Change Lab, in partnership with Drive My Way, is recently announced its first live webinar episode, "Supporting Veterans in the Supply Chain," taking place on May 8 at 2 p.m. ET. This interactive event aims to discuss and address the challenges veterans face when transitioning from military service to careers in the transportation and supply chain logistics industry. The live event will feature a panel of industry experts and veteran advocates, including: Daniel Donlon, Senior Advisor of Global Marketing at Indeed Sgt. Sarah Lee, Founder of Waypoint Vets Matthew R. Mahoney, EVP of Strat ..read more

Peterbilt recently announced the introduction of its new Digital Vision System-Mirrors (DVS-M) in the 579 and 567 models. The company said they will maximize driver visibility and safety. The DVS-M is an intuitive digital solution that uses one High Dynamic Range (HDR) camera integrated into the driver side mirror head and two HDR cameras integrated into the passenger side mirror head. All three cameras feature hydrophobic lenses to repel water, ice and dust which ensures visibility during harsh conditions. The DVS-M helps to improve driver safety by reducing blind spots on the road, providing ..read more

The return to normal life at the Port of Baltimore took a step in the right direction Thursday, April 25. The container/feeder barge Columbia Freedom, was the first inbound commercial vessel through the recently opened Limited Access Channel (LAC), according to the Baltimore District of the Army Corps of Engineers. The LAC, which has a controlling depth of at least 35 feet, a horizontal clearance of 300 feet, and a vertical clearance of 214 feet, is expected to provide passage for a limited number of commercial vessels into the port and a departure opportunity for some deep draft vessels ..read more