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TCA, trucking industry highlight military

May 31, 2024
Trucking fleets across the U.S. display military appreciation and support on their tractors and trailers. Here is a photo gallery of truckload carriers' patriotic rigs.
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Safety

States with the largest decrease in fatal truck accidents

Sept. 12, 2024
Here are the U.S. states with the largest decrease in fatal truck accidents, according to a new study by personal injury lawyers at Whitley Law Firm.
SCF
This year the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund will also be hosting a Hope-A-Thon across all its social media channels with some live interviews with campaign sponsors, SCF beneficiaries, and health and wellness program participants.
Operations

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: How the industry is celebrating

Sept. 10, 2024
The trucking industry supports drivers ahead of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Here are some ways drivers are being recognized with deals and praise this year.
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As it relates to marijuana, drivers are still subject to Department of Transportation regulations and testing. This brings some confusion for drivers and retention challenges for carriers.
Safety

For carriers, growing use of marijuana challenges driver retention

Sept. 9, 2024
Growing institutional and cultural acceptance of marijuana makes the substance more available than ever. This challenges carriers to retain drivers and keep them informed within...
Realize
Realize and StoreMyTruck form partnership to expand truck parking operations nationwide
For the Driver

Realize Truck Parking, StoreMyTruck announce partnership

Sept. 4, 2024
Realize and StoreMyTruck expect to have more than 200 sites in their joint portfolio by the end of 2024.

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