Transportation Funding Debate Set to Go to House Floor
Transportation Funding debate set to go to the House floor. A vote is expected before the end of the week. Eugene Mulero has more in Capitol Agenda.
November 13, 2023Effective Driver Coaching: How In-Cab Technology Makes It Possible
Done correctly, driver coaching supports safer, more profitable routes. Transport Topics reports how Kriska leverages in-cab technology for driver improvement and development.
November 3, 2023CFI Plans to Upgrade Tractors, Raise Pay
TFI International operating company CFI on Feb. 2 detailed plans to upgrade its fleet equipment and increase driver pay this year.
February 4, 2022How to Streamline Driver Coaching
Program Aired: December 9, 2021. With nuclear verdicts up 1000% since 2010, not taking a proactive “high-touch” coaching approach is a serious risk. But, how to do it with limited staff? And without impacting driver turnover?
December 9, 2021Maverick, Melton, Montgomery Raise Pay, Benefits for Drivers
Maverick Transportation, Melton Truck Lines and Montgomery Transport recently continued the trend of carriers increasing driver pay and benefits.
Forward Air Institutes Destination-Based Compensation Increase
Forward Air Corp. is pursuing a new destination-based compensation increase for its fleet partners within its LTL and truckload divisions, the company announced June 8.
C.R. England Announces Historic Driver Pay Increase
C.R. England is implementing the largest overall percentage driver-pay increase in its history, the carrier announced April 22.
Walmart Denied Rehearing in $54 Million Back Pay Case
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Walmart Inc. a rehearing in a lawsuit that now leaves the carrier with a lower court judgment to pay a large certified class of its California truck drivers more than $54 million in back pay for mostly layovers and rest breaks.
Ruling That Awarded Walmart Drivers $54 Million Stands, Appeals Court Says
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s judgment that Walmart pay a court-certified class of its California truck drivers more than $54 million in back pay for layovers, rest breaks and pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Walmart Fights $54 Million Lawsuit Verdict Awarding Drivers Sleeper Berth Pay
A three-member panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Aug. 6 in an appeal by Walmart Transportation of a $54 million jury damage award in 2016.