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Trucking as an economic indicator: What are big rigs telling us about our recovery?
2015-08-02 17:30:55| Trucking - Topix.net
When it comes to economic growth, not many people think of trucking as an indicator, but recent statistics show a correlation between big wheelers and recovery. Surprisingly, only three sectors of the American economy contribute more to GDP than transportation: housing, food, and health care.
Aviation and trucking
2015-07-29 22:25:35| Trucking - Topix.net
There are so many similarities between aviation and trucking. Both industries have a need for operators , mechanics, dispatchers and both groups are anticipating a severe shortage of personnel due to an aging demographic and regulatory changes.
TMAF Offers Trailer Wraps to Support Trucking
2015-07-29 03:22:53| Trucking - Topix.net
The trailer decal program is designed to inform the public of the trucking industry's benefits and mission, acting like moving advertisements for trucking and as a showcase for drivers on the road. "This year, I set a goal to see 100 wrapped trailers traveling our highways by the end of the year," said Kevin Burch, TMAF vice chairman and president of Jet Express.
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Long Beach to convene meeting to discuss trucking, port issues
2015-07-27 03:30:44| Trucking - Topix.net
The ongoing debate over whether port truckers should work as independent contractors or full-fledged employees is set to continue during an upcoming Long Beach committee meeting. Representatives of the Harbor Trucking Association and Teamsters union are both set to participate in the next meeting of the city's Tidelands and Harbor Committee .
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I-10 bridge closure costs trucking industry $2.5M a day
2015-07-23 20:23:37| Trucking - Topix.net
The I-10 Tex Wash bridge closure is adding an additional cost of approximately $2.5 million per day to the trucking industry, according to data collected by the The bridge, which supported eastbound traffic between Southern California and Phoenix, collapsed on Sunday afternoon after flash floods near Desert Center. According to the Los Angeles Times, more than Drivers are being re-routed dozens of miles off-course, which is resulting in hours-long delays that have led to the loss of productivity.
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