Jill DunnBusinessPort trucker unrest continues as strikes against carriers expandSouthern California port truckers now are picketing two intermodal rail carriers as the strike against area port drayage companies expands.November 19, 2014BusinessLA port truckers strike again over wages, alleged retaliation by carriersSome California truckers began Nov. 13 on strike against three port carriers, but by afternoon, two of the companies’ drivers had agreed to a cooling off period or to meet with officials.November 14, 2014BusinessCalifornia OKs benefits for misclassified driver in ongoing port truckers disputesThe California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has awarded $9,000 in unemployment benefits to a trucker it says Total Transportation Services Inc. misclassified as an independent contractor.November 3, 2014BusinessFederal Reserve: Trucking’s capacity constraint a concern, industry costs risingA recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank found trucking and rail capacity constraints in several U.S. regions and modest to moderate economic growth nationwide.October 27, 2014BusinessFMCSA clarifies rule on hearing-impaired drivers, OKs them to hold CDLThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued clarification recently on its English language rule, saying it does not bar hearing-impaired truckers who communicate in English, but do not speak, from having a CDL.October 23, 2014BusinessU.S., Mexico sign agreement to boost efficiency of freight, protect against terrorismMexico has become the eighth nation to sign a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program. The voluntary program partners with the trade community to secure the U.S. and international supply chains from terrorism.October 21, 2014BusinessIn historic vote, FedEx Freight drivers vote to join TeamstersFedEx Freight drivers in Croydon, Pa. have become the first U.S. drivers to join the Teamsters union, by a 26-18 vote on Oct. 14.October 15, 2014Business$3.5 million awarded over trucker’s wrongful death in tractor fireA jury has returned a $3.5 million verdict on behalf of a California trucker who died in a truck fire caused by an extremely damaged transmission.October 10, 2014BusinessCross-border trucking pilot program coming to an end: What’s next?The U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking pilot program is set to expire Oct. 14, and federal officials have said little about the future or next steps of cross-border trucking between the two countries. The agency also fell well below the number of carriers it said it would need to properly evaluate the program.October 2, 2014BusinessReport: National freight plan needs more focus on community impactThe GAO says the DOT should clarify the federal role for decreasing local freight-related congestion in the national plan and include strategy for improving data.September 30, 2014Previous PagePage 16 of 32Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
