NAPFTDS conference rolls into Reno
RENO, Nev. — The National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS) kicked off its 2024 annual conference this morning in Reno, Nevada — “The
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Trucking instructor honored as California Teacher of the Year by ACTE
PATTERSON, Calif. — In recognition of his work to promote the trucking industry and provide training and education to a new generation, Dave Dein has
XPO doubles down on commitment to military veterans
GREENWICH, Ct. — Freight transportation company XPO has received national recognition for its support of the military community and being an employer of choice for
Werner drivers Gina and Steve Jones honored with TA Citizen Driver Award
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises drivers Gina and Steve Jones have been honored with the 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award. The award, presented by TravelCenters
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE — Teams of engineers worked Saturday, March 30, on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the
The judges have spoken: Winners of 2024 MATS PKY Truck Beauty Championship named
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Named in honor of the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) founder, Paul K Young, the PKY Truck Beauty Championship is an elite
Moving Memorial: Maverick takes pride in transporting The Wall That Heals
Since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated November 13, 1982, it has become the most-visited site on the National Mall in Washington, drawing more than
Lessons Learned with TCA Chairman Dave Williams
When Dave Williams stepped into the role of chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association last year, he immediately set to work addressing issues faced by
Why does February sometimes take a flying ‘leap’?
As I prepared to flip my calendar from February to March at the end of the day Wednesday, I realized that March’s arrival has been
‘Im-peck-able’ record: Robert Timmons has driven 4 million accident-free miles for Perdue Farms
SALISBURY, Md. — You might say Robert Timmons is one “clucky” guy. Not only has he achieved 4 million accident-free miles as a professional driver
Raise your hand if you survived the first week of 2024
Happy New Year, y’all! Yep, you guessed it. I’m from the South, and I have the accent to prove it. When I open my mouth
Completely electrifying the trucking industry could take a ‘lifetime’
A number of battles in the global fight to clean up the air are taking place in the trenches of the trucking industry. Electric trucks
Close the Gaps: Fleets with blemished safety records have tools to turn things around
For most fleets, safety is a top priority. After all, reputable motor carriers don’t operate under the assumption of, “Well, if they don’t catch us,
Setting Goals with TCA Chairman Dave Williams
As we wrap up 2023 and roll into 2024, the trucking industry faces numerous challenges — some old, some new. How is the Truckload Carriers
Maryland’s Garrett College expands truck driver training program
MCHENRY, Md. — A community college in Maryland is expanding its truck driver training program. According to a news release, Garrett College (GC) has added driving
San Francisco Bay Bridge shut down by protestors
Traffic Stopped on Bay Bridge by Protesters @CitizenApp Bay Brg 8:32:40 AM PST SAN FRANCISCO — Over 50 protesters have shut down part of the
Preliminary net trailer orders increase from September to October, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — October’s preliminary net trailer orders increased nominally from September to October, at 35,300 units, but were lower compared to last October, down
TCA announces young leadership program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) has launched the Elevate TCA Young Leadership Program. According to a news release, the program is “designed
Utah community ‘profoundly affected’ by horrific big rig crash, mayor says
TOOELE, Utah — An out-of-control 18-wheeler that crashed through dozens of cars before wrecking into a Ford dealership on Nov. 3 in Tooele, Utah, has
Call on Washington 2023: TCA members ensure ‘voice of truckload’ is heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 Truckload Carrier Association (TCA) members and staff attended the organization’s annual Call on Washington September 25-26, 2023, to meet with the nation’s lawmakers