The Latest News in the Trucking Industry
West Coast Ports to Begin Tackling Backlog After Labor Deal
From Reuters
February 21, 2015
U.S. West Coast ports will resume full operations from Saturday evening after a tentative labor deal was reached between a dockworkers union and a group of shippers, easing months of disruptions to trans-Pacific trade that have hit businesses from automakers to meat exports.
Longshoremen’s Union to Strike 29 West Coast Ports
From Breitbart.com
February 06, 2015
For the last four months, the International Longshoreman and Warehouse Union has been involved in a “work slow-down” to shake-down employers for higher wages. But with 29 West Coast ports handling 43.5% of U.S. containerized cargo shipments and the movement of 12.5% of America’s GDP, a looming strike could cost…
United States to Expand Trade Opportunities with Mexico through Safe Cross-Border Trucking
From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
January 9, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that Mexican motor carriers will soon be able to apply for authority to conduct long-haul, cross-border trucking services in the United States…
FMCSA to Open Border to Long-Haul Trucking from Mexico
From Land Line Magazine
January 9, 2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will soon be accepting applications from Mexico-based trucking companies to operate long-haul in the United States.
What Will California Governor’s Energy Goals Mean for Trucking?
From TruckingInfo.com
January 8, 2015
While some in trucking may worry this will mean more regulations and higher costs, Brown’s announcement is not really a major policy change. California’s Air Resources Board has been working on its Sustainable Freight Initiative, due out later this year.
Illegal Immigrants Rush to Get Driver’s Licenses in California
From The Wall Street Journal
Updated: January 7, 2015
Hundreds camped outside overnight to be among the first inside. When the doors opened, the crowd rushed into the building. This wasn’t a Black Friday sale. It was the first day California allowed immigrants in the state illegally to apply for a driver’s license.
Tight Truck Capacity Putting Pressure on S
hippers: FTR
From Trucknews.com
November 24, 2014
Shippers continue to feel the effect of tight trucking capacity, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index compiled by FTR.
Regulatory Update: DOT’s Latest Projections for Mandating Electronic Logging Devices, Speed Limiters
From Overdrive Magazine
November 17, 2014
A Final Rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices by drivers and fleets is expected to be published Sept. 30, 2015, according to a recent Department of Transportation report, meaning enforcement of the mandate would begin Sept. 30, 2017.
Court Documents: Trucking Firms Accuse Jimmy Haslam of Directing Fraud at Truck Stop Chain
From Fox Business
November 15, 2014
Two trucking companies are accusing Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam of directly orchestrating a scheme to cheat customers out of promised rebates and discounts, according to recent court filings.
Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Truckers End Strikes at Three Companies, Cite ‘Productive Dialogue’
From the Daily Breeze
November 21, 2014
Los Angeles and Long Beach port truck drivers have decided to stop striking at three area trucking companies after meetings with the companies and union officials led to “productive confidential dialogue” about drivers’ wage and labor issues.
West Coast Port Slowdown Raises Fears of Dockworker Strike or Lockout
From the Los Angeles Times
November 10, 2014
Some port truck drivers told the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on Friday that they are ready to strike again after they put down picket signs in July after a request from L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Aspiring Truckers Show Off Their Skills, Which Remain Very Much in Demand
From Omaha.com
October 28, 2014
The driver shortage isn’t new — trucking firms have been highlighting it for many years now. But another severe period is besetting the industry just now. All of the drivers competing are scheduled to graduate from their two-month courses soon and will be flooded by job offers; many already have positions waiting for them, at as much as just under $40,000…
Trucking Firms Stretch to Hire Drivers
From Trib Live Total Media
October 25, 2014
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation’s biggest retailer and operator of one of its biggest truck fleets, is using radio ads to appeal to qualified truck drivers with an offer of a $76,000 salary plus benefits to join the company.
State Lawmakers to Consider Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Get Drivers License
From MyFoxLubbock.com
March 19, 2014
There’s a need for CDL drivers and some think illegal immigrants could fill that need. Perry said it’s a hot-button issue because of an over-heated economy and shortage of drivers, but adds having a drivers license is a privilege.
From the Wall Street Journal
Updated: May 23, 2012
Will the ever-increasing price of diesel fuel and the cheap abundant supply of natural gas cause the commercial trucking industry to make the switch from diesel trucks to natural gas powered fleets?
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