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Happy Thanksgiving from the Drive family! May your day be filled with love and laughter!

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is taking an important step to address issues facing women in the trucking industry.

FMCSA Takes Important Step to Assist Women in Trucking The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded over $3 million to community colleges and training institutes through the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program to help veterans earn their CDL.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on whether or not the industry's COVID-19 national emergency declaration should be extended by next month's deadline.

FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Extending COVID-19 Regulations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on whether the safety and supply chain benefits of its COVID-19 national emergency declaration should be renewed on Oct. 15.

Attention veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces! Community colleges nationwide are here to help you earn your CDL and get on the road!

Community Colleges Team Up with Veterans for CDL Training The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded over $3 million to community colleges and training institutes through the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program to help veterans earn their CDL.

Happy Labor Day from the Drive family! Thanks for all your hard work and be safe out on the roads ♥️

The state of Florida recently launched a 'first of its kind' alert system for truckers.

Florida Launches State-of-the-Art Alert System for Truckers Truckers moving loads through Florida now have access to a real-time alert system for work zone lane closures along interstates and state roads. The new Lane Closure Notification System is a $200,000 project that experts say is the first of its kind in North America.

It's Rig Reminder Friday!

Reminder #4: Make Time to Stretch! Sitting down for most of the day can cause pain in the body. Make sure to get out of your truck and stretch at least once a day to break up tension that can cause long-term issues and pain.

What's the latest news with California's controversial AB 5 independent contractor law? Drive Logistics keeps you in the know!

What's the Latest with California's AB 5 Law? The controversial AB 5 independent contractor law has been in effect since June 30, 2022, but pro-trucker associations and individuals have not given up the fight to have their voices heard in California.

The Connecticut Department of Corrections is joining six other states in offering a CDL training program for its inmates.

Bureau of Prisons Expands CDL Training for Women The Federal Bureau of Prisons expanding its commercial driver license programs to focus on women, and Connecticut working on a new driver training program at its state prisons.

It's Rig Reminder Friday!

Reminder #3: Avoid Traffic Jams & Idling!

According to a recent study, trucker annual pay rose 18% in 2021, compared to 2019 data. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

Average Annual Pay for Truckers Reaches Nearly $70,000 in 2021 Truckers earned an estimated median annual income of $69,687 in 2021, including salaries and bonuses but not benefits, according to the recently released ATA’s 2022 Driver Compensation Study.

Drive Logistics officially announces partnership with innovative freight factoring company, eCapital.

Drive Logistics Partners with Freight Factoring Company, eCapital Since 2006, freight factoring company eCapital Corp. has been on a mission to change the way small to medium sized businesses access the funding they need to reach their goals.