truck drivers

Lawmakers want to roll back safety rules the trucking industry says hinder participation in an apprenticeship program.
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 26, has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide, manslaughter, driving under the influence and reckless conduct.
The bipartisan bill would create an apprenticeship program for truck drivers under the age of 21.
Out on the road, Nic and Carla often face discrimination, so they created their own YouTube channel to share their experiences with the world.
Drivers who are company employees may be in for a rude surprise this tax season.
David Johnson, 56, said he plans to buy a new house and a red Porsche.
"Drunk drivers have slowed responses. Sleepy drivers haveno responses."
The industry has given lawmakers language that will set 73-hour maximum work weeks for drivers.
"It's really key for the public to weigh in on this," says one researcher.
Pay going up is an attempt to compensate, but maybe not for long.