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Truckers Tired of New Sleep Regulations

Sleep rules enacted by the government are taking a toll on many truckers.  With numerous efficiency regulations and electronic monitoring devices capping speeds, truckers say they are tired of the new rules. Additionally, other federal rule changes introduced in July are also putting stress on truckers.  One of the revised regulations imposes a shorter work…

This Thanksgiving, Thank a Trucker

Thanksgiving week is upon us, and in these relatively quiet days of gratitude and reflection we want to send a heartfelt thank you to truckers around the country. Truckers’ sacrifices often go unheeded, but there are so many reasons to be thankful for truckers this season. Thank a Trucker Most importantly, truckers deliver what you…

Final Ruling on Pilot Flying J Settlement Expected

Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the Factor Finders blog section to find our more recent content. Four months after receiving preliminary approval, the Pilot Flying J’s proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit is scheduled for a final ruling today in the…

Study Ranks States with Highest Risk of Truck-Involved Crashes

Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. In a recent study revealing the top 10 states with the most severe truck crashes, the state of New Jersey ranked highest in intensity.  The rankings…

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Are HOS Requirements Impacting Truck Driver Pay?

Editor’s Note: This article contains outdated content, but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the Factor Finders blog section to find our more recent content. A recent study revealed that the new hours of service requirements are taking a toll on truck driver pay.  According to the findings, over 50…

Carriers Report Hours-of-Service Regulations As Top Concern

This page has outdated content. We have kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Final rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) detailing changes to hours-of-service regulations have frustrated many carriers, leading to an exodus of qualified drivers from the industry and making it the number…

8 Toughest Jobs for Employers to Fill

Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. Despite struggling recovery and an unemployment rate that remains well over ten percent several industries still report having difficulty filling important positions. Employers in various industries,…

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New Bill May Overturn Trucking HOS Regulations

This page has outdated content. We have kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Good news for truckers may be on the horizon courtesy of a new bill that could potentially overturn the new hours-of-service regulations enacted on the trucking industry. Backed by bi-partisan support, the new bill…

HOS Requirements Negatively Impacting Trucking Industry

This page has outdated content. We have kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. In a recent panel discussion held on Oct. 22 at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, carriers from across the country expressed their concerns about the new hours-of-service requirements for…

Selling the Construction Industry to Young Workers

This page has outdated content. We have kept it for informational purposes only. Please refer to our blog for updated content. Labor reports from August suggested an egress of workers from the construction industry, which now faces an ongoing labor shortage with the potential to cripple the industry. As a result, various organizations are examining…

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How Truck Drivers can Prevent Cargo Theft

Being a trucker is already a dangerous job. Drivers face the road alone, often in harsh weather conditions, for weeks at a time. But a new trend is making things worse: cargo theft. What is cargo theft? Cargo theft is when merchandise being hauled by any commercial shipping method is stolen between its point of…

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Obamacare for Owner-Operators and Independent Contractors

Editor’s note: This article contains outdated content but has been left up for anyone searching for this information. Check the EZ Invoice Factoring blog section to find our more recent content. The Affordable Care Act will create new options for owner-operators and independent contractors to purchase health insurance, though it also poses some important questions.…

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