Trucking Industry News

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently announced that hiring in the trucking industry picked up in the fourth quarter in 2010 and a high turnover rate for linehaul truckload drivers may signify an increased demand for drivers.

The unfortunate side of business is that when costs rise they are usually reflected in the prices consumers eventually pay.

According to the New York Mercantile Exchange, oil futures fell back below $110 a barrel after last week's 30-month high, Trucking Info reports.

Companies are beginning to unveil new plans for engine systems that will decrease the industry's dependency on foreign oil and diesel as a whole.

The Cass Freight Index - a leading provider of transportation expense management services - recently announced that freight movements increased substantially at nearly 7 percent in March, Trucking Info reports.

Although there are more than 13.5 million Americans currently out of work, some industries are still fighting worker shortages.

Despite what some parts of the country are reporting, prospective operators are standing in line waiting for their chance to drive a tractor-trailer.

A recent proposal is up before Congress that may increase the weight limit for trucks on interstate highways. Trucking experts say that if it passes, orders for tanker trailers may skyrocket, Fleet Owner reports.

Employment in the trucking industry has taken a hit due to recent rise in fuel prices and the general cost of shipping freight has many companies laying off workers to remain afloat.

Individuals who enroll in recurrent hazmat training or online CDL training may increase their odds of landing a great job within the trucking industry.