Content Type: Research

State of Trucking 2024: Shifting Ahead [Guide]

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

2024 marks the 5th annual State of Trucking survey. And if we’ve learned anything in the past five years, it’s to always expect the unexpected in transportation and the world beyond it.

From pandemics, supply chain crises, post-pandemic inflation or a trucking recession, we’ve seen it all reflected in these reports and the industry as a whole.

In 2024’s report, we’ve seen changes on multiple fronts as drivers and employers settle into a new year. The 2024 State of Trucking results are in and the shift in trucking has begun.

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State of Trucking 2023: Weathering the storm [Guide]

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

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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10 compliance regulations you need to know for 2023

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

Employment regulations on the state, local and federal level are no strangers to change. But in recent years, this field has become even more volatile due to the pandemic, changing economic landscape and national conversations about worker regulations.


In addition to the proliferation of family and paid leave, there are additional regulatory frameworks for pay transparency, the FMSCA clearinghouses and worker discrimination. The transportation industry has also added a variety of new laws and regulations for employers to follow.


These regulations create significant administrative challenges and new risks, as the patchwork of legislation may be inconsistent or contradictory, and multiple policies for a single employer may be required.


Failing to keep up with this rapidly changing landscape can lead to catastrophic consequences. The settlements for all employment-related class-action cases totaled $2 billion in 2022. This number continues to rise year over year, with more aggressive litigation expected in 2023.


If your drivers are hired and overseen by an outside staffing vendor or managed services provider, these laws can still impact your bottom line in a big way, especially if your staffing partner doesn’t understand the current realities of the regulatory landscape.


Our team of employment attorneys and compliance experts closely monitor these issues to ensure that we keep our clients ahead of the curve. This guide is designed to help you understand the biggest driver compliance trends and what they mean for your company in 2023.

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State of Trucking 2022: An industry at a critical crossroads [Guide]

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

As much as we’d hoped the pandemic would be in the rearview mirror by now, it has continued to take its toll on the world and on trucking this year.

So many headlines and news conversation throughout these past few years have centered around trucking being a critical part of the supply chain equation.

The attention has been great for elevating trucking as a profession to be looked at with respect, stability, and growth for those wishing to be a driver. However, the pandemic has also begun to weigh heavy on drivers who are becoming even more exhausted and overworked.

Drivers are in the literal and figurative driver’s seat to push the industry to a new level—but are employers ready to listen and change?

The results of our State of Trucking 2022 are in and its shown an industry on the brink.

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2022 Pay Equity and Transparency Laws [Compliance Map]

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

Pay equity means that the criteria employers use to set wages must be sex- and race-neutral. Included in this fight for pay equity, states have begun to add pay transparency regulations as well. This means disclosing salary ranges in job postings or upon applicant request. The following map break down these laws state-by-state.

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2022 Paid Sick Leave Laws [Compliance Map]

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

States, counties and cities across the United States are implementing paid sick leave laws, designed to ensure that workers have the ability to take sick days without losing pay and without any adverse action taken against them. With the ongoing pandemic, there have been even more paid sick leave laws put into place, both permanent and temporary. These laws impact businesses with full-time, part-time or temporary workers. The following map break down these laws state-by-state.

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2022 Minimum Wage Laws [Compliance Map]

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A minimum wage is the lowest remuneration that employers can legally pay their employees. It has become a hot topic of debate with the onset of the pandemic and the resulting worker shortage. Currently, most proposed or enacted minimum wages sit at about $15 an hour. This is a significant increase from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and many state requirements.

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State of Trucking 2021: The impact of COVID-19 on businesses

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

So much has changed since last year’s State of Trucking survey. Watch this video to learn how businesses likes yours are feeling this year with the pandemic, with topics on recruiting in our new world, driver safety and more.

Download the full State of Trucking 2021 report here.

10 compliance regulations you need to know for 2022 [Guide]

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

Employment regulations on the state, local and federal level are no strangers to change. However, the pandemic, the resulting worker shortage and the national conversations being had about work have added a new layer to this shifting landscape.

In addition to the proliferation of minimum wages and sick leave, there are new regulatory frameworks for pay transparency and family leave.

The transportation industry has also added a variety of new laws and regulations for employers to follow.

These regulations create significant administrative challenges and new risks, as the patchwork of legislation may be inconsistent or contradictory, and multiple policies for a single employer may be required.

Failing to keep up with this rapidly changing landscape can lead to catastrophic consequences. The settlements for all employment-related class-action cases totaled $1.58 billion in 2020. This number continues to rise year over year.

If your workers are hired and overseen by an outside staffing vendor or managed services provider, these laws can still impact your bottom line in a big way, especially if your staffing partner doesn’t understand the current realities of the regulatory landscape.

Our team of employment attorneys and in-house compliance experts closely monitor these issues to ensure that Centerline Drivers keeps our clients ahead of the curve. This guide is designed to help you understand the biggest employment compliance trends and what they mean

Download our guide

The State of Trucking 2021: A Centerline research study

Posted on by Casey Nighbor

So much has changed since our last survey. A global pandemic hit and changed life as we know it. With it came good shortages, a volatile economy and general uncertainty.

For trucking, it highlighted just how important trucks are to our economy. Truck drivers became even more critical as they helped move food, essential goods and medical supplies across the country.

Our second annual State of Trucking survey hoped to gather how the pandemic has impacted employers and drivers and what challenges they face outside of it.

We checked in with both employers and truck drivers to see how the pandemic, the driver shortage and changing regulations have impacted business. Our survey also covered peak season, recruiting and retaining drivers, wages in the industry and more.

We hope this survey offers valuable insight into where the industry stands and what challenges may emerge in the future.

Download our 2021 State of Trucking guide