Today's Headlines

• Out of The Shadows: The Rise of ‘Zero-Employee’ Trucking

  Thursday August 11, 2022 | Admin & Tax, Business Conditions, Cargo Crime & Security, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety

  There’s no doubt the illicit Driver Inc model is growing out in the open – and the government is running out of time to stop it, says CTA

• Teamsters to Drivers: ‘Engage with Shady Companies Participating in Driver Inc ‘Scam’ at Own Risk

  Monday August 08, 2022 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety

  The Teamsters are actively warning truck drivers not to fall victim to carrier companies trying to multiplate them into taking part of the tax evasion and driver misclassification scam known as Driver Inc.

• Natgas Truck Sales on the Rise, While Electric Draws More Interest: ACT

  Friday August 05, 2022 | Business Conditions, Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment

  North American natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 11% year-to-date through May, according to ACT Research.

• Fuel, Supply Chains Woes Keep capacity Tight: FTR

  Friday July 29, 2022 | Business Conditions

  Industry forecaster FTR says fuel prices and tight capacity utilization offset some rate relief enjoyed by shippers. FTR says its outlook for the index reflects little change as utilization and rates are likely to remain “mildly unfavorable” for shippers.