Those who have been in the industry a long time have weathered many storms of the past. And many will tell you that trucking is often a barometer for the state of our economy.
Because transportation is such a critical piece of our country’s infrastructure — when transportation thrives, so does the U.S.
While it seems like the challenges in the industry are never ending after the pandemic, there is still more ahead.
The 2023 State of Trucking results are in and it seems trucking and the country are destined to turbulent times ahead.

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Our annual State of Trucking surveyed drivers and transportation employers to see where the industry stands as we head into more uncertain times. Here are the top 5 takeaways.
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Assembly Bill 5 or AB5 does not just apply to Uber and Lyft drivers. This new law also drastically impacts the way the trucking industry in California.
While it seems like the challenges in the industry are never ending after the pandemic, there is still more ahead. See how you measure up against your peers, where the industry stands & what's to come
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It's the time to reinforce the dangers of distracted driving and the rules and regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Each month, our team picks a driver to spotlight for going above and beyond in some way. This month, our Respect the Drive Driver of the Month is James Wood, a Mobile Driver for Centerline.

Each month, our team picks a driver to spotlight for going above and beyond in some way. This month, our Respect the Drive Driver of the Month is Randall Edwards, a Mobile Driver for Centerline.

Each month, our team picks a driver to spotlight for going above and beyond in some way. This month, our Respect the Drive Driver of the Month is Mark Myjak, a Mobile Driver for Centerline.
The FMCSA has launched a nationwide educational campaign to remind commercial motor vehicle drivers of the precautions to take at highway-rail grade crossings. Most, can be prevented with these tips
Employment regulations on the state, local and federal level are no strangers to change. This guide is designed to help you understand the biggest driver compliance trends

Having the right tools can help you respond to any number of emergencies as a truck driver. This is where an emergency truck kit comes into play, and here are some essentials for packing a great kit.

Attending trucking conferences and trade shows enables you to stay abreast of the latest shipping, receiving and transportation trends. Here are some events that you don’t want to miss in 2023

Centerline Drivers, a part of TrueBlue’s PeopleManagement division, for the third year in a row earned the Energage 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, along with other TrueBlue companies.

Centerline has awarded the 2022 Driver of the Year award to Joel Lawson. This award is the second year of the Respect the Drive program, which celebrates the incredible work truck drivers do every day

Each month, our team picks a driver to spotlight for going above and beyond in some way. This month, our Respect the Drive Driver of the Month is Russell Meeks, a Mobile Driver for Centerline.

Just as there are “rules of etiquette” for many places there is also etiquette for truck stops. This etiquette can be split between two categories: truck stop dos and truck stop don’ts.
The Department of Transportation released the National Roadway Safety Strategy, a comprehensive approach to significantly reduce serious injuries and deaths on the nation’s highways. Take a look here!

Companies in the transportation industry are in a frontline position to help thwart human trafficking. This begins with identifying with what human trafficking is and how to take action to prevent it

If you are typically behind the wheel during the nighttime hours, here are some tips that can help keep you—and everyone else on the road—more safe.

TrueBlue is pleased to announce that three of its leaders have been named to the HRO Today 2022 HR Superstars list, which recognizes individuals who are driving the industry forward with innovation.

Centerline Drivers’ dedication to client satisfaction was rewarded with the ClearlyRated 2023 Best of Staffing award. It is the second year in a row Centerline has won the award.