Jill DunnBusinessFederal Reserve report highlights driver shortage as economic holdbackDespite the growing economy, the truck driver shortage tariff situation is concerning to manufacturers. Get the latest details and fleet industry news on CCJ.July 27, 2018BusinessPepsi’s private fleet the latest to enter into settlement with drivers over California break lawsA federal court is set to consider a settlement proposed by California drivers for Pepsi's private fleet. More on the situation on Commercial Carrier Journal.July 11, 2018BusinessCarrier ordered to pay driver $17k for refused load firingCentral Cal Transportation must pay a driver $16,723 after the DOL concluded they violated whistleblower protection by firing her for refusing an overweight load.June 26, 2018BusinessCRST Expedited case involving a car that hit parked truck headed to trialCRST Expedited to face trial in a wrongful death lawsuit after Wyoming Supreme Court overturned a lower court judgement that sided with the company in the case.June 21, 2018BusinessMajor private fleet the latest to pay big settlement to drivers over unpaid breaksA federal court has approved a $6.5 million settlement against Frito-Lay Inc. that will give drivers an average of $18,377 for unpaid wages and breaks.May 16, 2018BusinessPlan for trucks-only tolls in Rhode Island delayed into 2018Rhode Island officials won’t deliver the state’s truck-only tolls until after Christmas, to allow time for comment on the environmental impact of initiating tolling.November 10, 2017BusinessDrivers seek $1.1M from carrier over classification as contractorsSeveral truck drivers recently filed state wage theft claims against a carrier that hired them as independent contractors. Details on the story here on CCJ.November 6, 2017BusinessConnecticut eyes highway tolling option as budget squabbles continueConnecticut legislators are brainstorming ideas in the midst of budget problems that include highway tolling. Get more details on Commercial Carrier Journal.October 13, 2017BusinessDockworkers vote could ward off freight flow clog at West Coast portsPreliminary reports indicate West Coast union longshore workers will extend their collective bargaining agreement to 2022. Learn more about this here.August 1, 2017BusinessFed reports trucking growing at moderate pace in recent monthsSeasonal slowing is expected during the current quarter, most trucking executives said conditions “feel better than they have in a very long time.” Read more.July 21, 2017Previous PagePage 2 of 32Next PageTop StoriesEconomic trendsTruck market remains weaker than 2023, but increased last monthFleets continue to invest in new equipment, though at a more modest rate.Pay and benefitsAverage truckload driver pay up 10% in two yearsCCJ InnovatorsGES slashes inspection woes with gate check programTechnologyAre driver cameras hindering workforce recruitment?Driver managementGetting drivers on board with driver cameras
