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Trucking Industry News
9/5/2010 - Trucking Industry Adds Jobs
Overall employment numbers have been slowly going up since March of this year, but the trucking industry in particular has added more than 12,700 jobs since the month of March. Since peak trucking employment, which was January of 2007, the trucking industry has lost more than 1.24 million jobs. The recovery, while slow, is still good news for those looking for trucking jobs. If you are looking for trucking jobs check out our trucking load boards to see what is available in your area.
8/28/2010 - Truckers Appealing Ruling for L.A. Anti-Smog Program
The L.A. anti-smog program has been struggling to enforce their regulations on big rig trucks that come through the L.A. ports. However, on Friday, August 27th, an L.A. judge ruled that the port has the right to enforce the smog regulations on trucks that haul products in and out of it. Truckers, and more specifically the American Trucking Association, are going to appeal that ruling, insisting that the provision that prohibits them from contracting with independent truckers is too costly to the trucking industry. Also, trucking jobs would potentially be at risk because the possible unionization of truckers would make trucking more costly for companies, and eventually the consumer. For the full article on the L.A. ruling click here.
6/26/2010 - Possible Truck Driver Shortage Coming
This article, posted originally by DC Velocity, contains information on a possible truck driver shortage that will be coming if certain issues are not addressed within the next two years. This article outlines the issues trucking companies are facing such as a lack of investment in new rigs, new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver safety requirements, and an aging workforce. The result of these issues, if not addressed soon, will be less available space for shippers and higher rates when space is found. This lack of truck drivers could prove to be not only a huge hit for the trucking industry, but for those who need to transport goods. Check out the full truck driver shortage article here.
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