newsworthy Driver shortage ranks as top fleet concern, ATRI says October 7, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Survey shows hours of service, compensation also in top three.Read More
newsworthy Truck tonnage posted yearly 4.1% rise in August despite turbulence September 25, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments ATA says tonnage dropped from a hot July, but remains strong enough to fend off a recession.Read More
newsworthy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 8-14 September 9, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Events shine spotlight on challenging conditions for nation's 3.5 million professional truck drivers.Read More
newsworthy July truck tonnage index rebounds from June slump August 20, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments "Rollercoaster" statistics average out to upward path through 2019, ATA says.Read More
newsworthy ATA: Trump tariffs on intermodal containers would have cost logistics companies $63 million per year August 15, 2019 Ben Ames No Comments Trucking trade group praises administration for withdrawing threat of added trade war fees on Chinese-made, 53-foot steel boxes.Read More
newsworthy Truck driver shortage hits 15-year high, ATA says August 2, 2019 Victoria Kickham No Comments The trucking industry was short nearly 61,000 drivers in 2018, a figure that could rise to 100,000 in five years, association report shows.Read More
newsworthy Trucking industry revenues up nearly 14% in 2018 August 1, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments ATA's 2019 trends report shows strong industry growth, with revenues topping $796 billion, association says.Read More
newsworthy Trucking companies still under pressure to find drivers July 19, 2019 Victoria Kickham No Comments First-quarter turnover rate presents muddled picture of labor market for drivers as firms get creative with efforts to attract women to the industry.Read More
newsworthy Truck tonnage index falls 6% in May June 19, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments For-hire trucking slowed from April's surge, mirroring mixed signals of the broader economy, ATA says.Read More
newsworthy Transportation industry leaders named to TSA committee May 29, 2019 DC Velocity Staff No Comments ATA leaders to serve on TSA's newly created Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee.Read More