2 North Carolina colleges join forces to train new truckers
HAMLET, N.C. . — Richmond Community College in Hamlet, North Carolina, is expanding its Truck Driver Training program into Montgomery County, North Carolina, thanks to
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- About Linda Garner-Bunch
- Linda Garner-Bunch has been with The Trucker since 2020, picking up the reins as managing editor in 2022. Linda has nearly 40 years of experience in the publishing industry, covering topics from the trucking and automotive industry to employment, real estate, home decor, crafts, cooking, weddings, high school sports — you name it, she’s written about it. She is also an experienced photographer, designer and copy editor who has a heartfelt love for the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite.
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Relay Payments, Haul of Fame winners close out NTDAW week at Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Relay Payments team members, along with Relay’s Haul of Fame winners Sergio Orona and Jamie Hagen, were on hand at to cheer
Weigh the Benefits: Debate continues as agencies consider final ruling on AEB requirements
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) could arguably be one of the most talked about issues in the trucking industry these days. The comment period for a
Making Progress: Government, private industry working to alleviate parking shortage
The issue of truck parking — or a lack thereof — has been getting a lot of attention from the U.S. government lately. According to
Moving Forward with Dave Williams
It’s been a busy summer for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), with the annual Safety & Security meeting, Refrigerated meeting, officers’ meeting and retreat, and
Ohio Police: Trucker shot to death during altercation with another driver
SIDNEY, Ohio — An Ohio truck driver is dead after being shot on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the parking lot of Angstrom Fiber in Sidney.
DelDOT launches Smart Roadways Traffic Alert System for trucksÂ
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun transmitting traffic safety notifications to commercial truck drivers, a program delivered in partnership with
New Jersey state police looking for big rig involved in fatal hit-and-run
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police is asking for help finding a tractor-trailer that was involved in a fatality wreck with a
Study: 75% of truck drivers say their job is mentally, physically stressfulÂ
BEAVERTON, Ore. — A new study by DAT Freight & Analytics has found that almost 75% of truck drivers find their jobs physically and emotionally
Love’s adds 151 truck parking spaces with new locations in Colorado, Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Cañon City, Colorado, and Cotulla, Texas, with new locations that opened on Aug. 24.
Pennsylvania governor announces nearly $50M in transportation projects
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced that his administration will fund 58 highway, bridge, aviation, ports and bike and pedestrian projects in
FMCSA to study CMV driver detention time
WASHINGTON — A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration study will focus on truck drivers’ detention time and how it affects their safety. The Federal
Milepost Insurance joins Truckstop Partner Marketplace
OMAHA, Neb. — Milepost Insurance Agency has teamed with Truckstop Partner Marketplace. According to a news release, the partnership will allow Milepost “to continue its
FTR’s June report reflects weaker conditions for carriers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The market remains generally unfavorable for trucking, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for June. The index fell to -6.29 from the
Lytx DVIR offers enhanced customizable features to help fleets, drivers ensure safety
SAN DIEGO — During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which began Aug. 20 and continues through Aug. 26, truck drivers across
Suspect arrested for robbery of Delaware truck stop
LAUREL, Del. — The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Toshawn Furlow of Laurel, Delaware, for a robbery that took place early Tuesday at the Oasis Travel
Live wire sparks fire, destroying 11 semi-trailers in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Almost a dozen semi-trailers were burned on Aug. 20 in a Tampa truck yard. According to a Facebook post from the Hillsborough
Truckstop welcomes Ron Storn to leadership team
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop has welcomed a new chief people and culture officer (CPCO). The company announced Ron Storn as CPCO on Wednesday, Aug. 16,
Love’s rebrands EZ GO location in McAlester, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s branded snacks and loyalty program savings are now available in McAlester, Oklahoma, where the former EZ Go Location has been rebranded
Fleet Advantage to offer free safety audits for Brake Safety Week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage will be offering complimentary fleet audits in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which is