Transport Topics

Almost half of all commercial motor vehicle drivers could be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study. Prior studies have estimated only 7-30% of drivers were at risk, but this ne...

13 Jan 20213min

ArcBest announced yesterday that the president of its less-than-truckload subsidiary fleet ABF Freight will retire later this year. Tim Thorne spent more than three decades with the carrier, joining f...

12 Jan 20213min

The U.S. labor market lost jobs in December for the first time in eight months, even though transportation-related businesses showed solid growth, the Labor Department said Jan. 8. While for-hire truc...

11 Jan 20213min

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced her resignation yesterday via her Twitter account. The news came a day after a mob of President Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Building...

8 Jan 20213min

The U.S. Labor Department issued a final rule Wednesday revising its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule explains that independent contra...

7 Jan 20213min

Daseke Inc. announced that Chris Easter has retired as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Jonathan Shepko has been appointed interim CEO until a permanent successor is named. Shepko curren...

6 Jan 20213min

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to revise regulatory guidance related to how truck drivers record yard moves as part of their hours of service. According to a notice publi...

5 Jan 20213min

With 2020 squarely in the rearview, trucking experts are now looking to 2021. And, in large part, they’re feeling optimistic. Analysts believe the industry stands poised for a solid start in the new y...

4 Jan 20213min