FMCSA yanks 5 ELDs from list of approved devices
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Nov. 20 that five electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been removed from its list of
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Wreaths Across America: Carriers and drivers take pride in delivering wreaths to veteran cemeteries
When Morrill Worcester was 12, he won a trip to Washington, D.C. — and set out on a journey that ultimately changed his life, as
TCA Highway Angels: Professional truck drivers honored for selfless acts of courage on the job
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers John Patterson, Dee Leatherwood, Kevin Wojtasiak, Amy Cataldo, Alexander Smith, Kevin Olsen, Jeanine Reinhard and
Energizing the industry: A chat with TCA chair Karen Smerchek
The year may be winding down as the nation prepares for the winter holiday season and the dawn of a new year — but for
Annual brake inspection blitz nets 15.1% out of service rate across North America
Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in cooperation with department of transportation and law enforcement agencies across the U.S., Canada and Mexico to
Iowa’s ‘standing corn snow fence’ helps keep roads safer in winter weather
As farmers across the U.S. wrap up the fall harvest, state departments of transportation are busy preparing for winter weather. The Iowa Department of Transportation
It’s all about family: NFI’s company culture fosters spirit of kinship
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES If you ask a dozen truck drivers what they like most about their job, it’s very likely you’ll get a dozen
Senate confirms Derek Barrs as full-time head of FMCSA
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Derek Barrs as full-time administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The vote took place Friday,
10 tips to thrive as an owner-operator: Advice from a veteran driver
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR It’s rare to find a company driver who’s never fantasized about becoming an owner-operator. For the majority of the independents out there,
Investing in tomorrow: Partnership between Sage Truck Driving Schools and Howes helps bridge the gap for prospective students
Jordan Dickerson, a student at Sage Truck Driving School, understands the value of hard work. After high school, he attended technical college and became a
Drivers feel appreciated all year long at NFI
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES Every September truck drivers across North America are honored during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This year’s event is Sept. 14-20,
Smith, Barkey, Ross and Tkachuk honored as TCA Highway Angels
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Ashley Smith, Heather Barkey, Ron Ross and Oleksandr Tkachuk as TCA Highway Angels because of
The Voice of Truckload: A visit with TCA Chairman Karen Smerchek
While autumn doesn’t officially start until September 22, fall is already in full swing at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). The association’s staff and members
Washington State DOT launches truck parking info system for I-5 corridor
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Truck drivers traveling along Interstate 5 in Washington state now have access to real-time and predictive information about available parking at rest
FMCSA yanks 3 devices from registered ELD list
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Sept. 4 that three devices have been removed from the agency’s list of registered ELDs
Heed the call: Make the voice of truckload heard on Capitol Hill
Each fall, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its members head to Capitol Hill for the association’s Fall Business Meetings, sponsored by Tenstreet, and the
Florida’s agri inspection stations will be used as immigration enforcement ‘strongholds,’ says state’s attorney general
LIVE OAK, Fla. — Florida’s agricultural law enforcement and state police are now using the state’s agricultural inspection stations (also known as interdiction stations) as
Ready or not: CVSA’s Brake Safety Week is under way
Are your brakes working properly? That’s the question commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors throughout North America are during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual
Maintenance tips: How to prevent wear and tear on your truck’s engine
Often, it starts small — perhaps it’s an unfamiliar vibration or a bit of sluggishness when accelerating, or maybe you’ve got a gut feeling that
Drivers first: CVTA joins forces with Mother Trucker Yoga to deliver wellness solutions for the road
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), in partnership with Mother Trucker Yoga, is working to improve driver health through the new CDL Wellness Academy, a