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KLLM Announces Another Pay Increase for Drivers
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KLLM Transport Services will institute another pay hike for company drivers, bringing the increase to 30% in just the past eight months, the Jackson, Miss.-based over-the road carrier announced.
Trump Says He’ll Quit NAFTA If New Deal Can’t Be Reached
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U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his threat to quit NAFTA, after his economic adviser earlier this week said he wouldn’t.
Canadian National Railway Plans Purchase of 1,000 Grain Hopper Cars
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Canadian National Railway Co. plans to acquire 1,000 new-generation high-cube grain hopper cars over the next two years to rejuvenate the aging equipment needed to serve increasing annual crop yields, according to the Montreal-based railroad.
Driver Turnover Jumps for Large Carriers
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The rise in freight being carried nationwide led to an increase in truck driver turnover in the first quarter as large trucking firms demanded more qualified drivers to transport goods.
Defining Driver Responsibility When Trucks Begin to Drive Themselves
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As truck makers and technology developers work toward introducing vehicles with some level of automated driving features in the years ahead, it will be essential for drivers to have a clear understanding of what those systems can and cannot do and how much they can rely on them.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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