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New York City officials have approved a first-of-its kind congestion toll for truckers and passenger vehicle drivers.
A wannabe trucker manages to haul an insane stack of vehicles in a perfectly balanced tower in this short video.  In the clip, a trucker films a flatbed work truck stacked with a dump truck with a...

Avian Flu Slows Down Trucking In Midwest

A devastating bout of avian flu has shocked midwestern chicken farmers -- and truck drivers are feeling the impact.

Are Self-Driving Trucks A Threat To The Economy?

Self-driving technology is developing quickly, making it a tempting choice for companies looking to cut expenses, but can the economy really withstand the change to a driverless society?

4 Essential Reasons To Increase Pay For American Truck Drivers

The trucking industry has come to a crisis point. Every truck driver today has to walk a fine line between safety and productivity in...

Driver Turnover Up For First Quarter of 2013

It is our fear that this competition for drivers may be exacerbated by losses in productivity caused by recent regulatory changes such as the new hours-of-service rules.”

Infographic: Trucking’s Role In The U.S. Economy

Check out this infographic displaying the American Trucking Associations take on: Trucking's Role In The U.S. Economy.

Driver Turnover Dropped in the 4th Quarter

What was the turnover rate and what does it say about the economy?

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Posts Best January In Five Years

“The trucking industry started 2013 with a bang, reflected in the best January tonnage report in five years."

US Postal Service Ends Saturday Delivery in August

Beginning in six months, the USPS will cut back from its traditional 6 day delivery week to 5. How will it affect you?

Industry Opinions: Trucking Industry Growth Postponed Until 2014?

Are too many converging factors preventing the trucking industry from fully recovering in 2013? The ATA's chief economist thinks so.

Top Trucking Companies Report Mixed 4Q Results

Some of the nation's larger carriers reported fairly good earnings reports for 4Q. How did your trucking company fare?

ATA Reports Trucking Tonnage Up For December 2012

"December was better than anticipated in light of the very difficult year-over-year comparison," ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

Industry Opinions: The State of the Trucking Industry in 2013

The unpredictability continues into 2013, with four factors influencing the direction of trucking in intriguing but frustrating ways.

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