Zero Fatalities: Volvo’s other road to zero
Volvo Trucks is simultaneously charting two parallel paths to zero. While its road to zero emissions has garnered most of the headlines in recent months, it also remains equally committed […]
There are 10% fewer freight brokerages than there were 1 year ago – WTT
On Episode 706 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Brush Pass Research’s Kevin Hill about his latest data on freight brokerages. There are 35% more freight brokerages than there were five years ago but 10% fewer than there were one year ago. Are we close to finding the floor in this market? We’ll…
High schools driving students to trucking with training classes
More students are getting behind the wheel of trucks as dozens of high schools across the U.S. offer classes to help them obtain their CDLs. The driving force behind the trucking classes is the desire to expand career opportunities for high schoolers and bolster the professional driving field, teachers told FreightWaves. The American Trucking Associations…
Volvo now taking orders for new VNL
Volvo is now taking orders for its all-new VNL. The company says its dealers have been participating in extensive competency development with e-learning and in-person training to ensure they’re ready […]
Mentorship, graduated licensing needed for confident, safe truck drivers: Darcy Knowles
In addition to a record of 11 years of accident-free driving – among other achievements – Darcy Knowles, an award-winning B.C. driver, is recognized in the industry for his cheerful […]