Trucking insurance firm Cover Whale introduces AI-powered chatbot
NEW YORK — Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, which caters to the trucking industry, has unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Dubbed B.O.B., the bot
The Trucker News Staff
- About The Trucker News Staff
- The Trucker News Staff produces engaging content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker Newspaper, which has been serving the trucking industry for more than 30 years. With a focus on drivers, the Trucker News Staff aims to provide relevant, objective content pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry. The Trucker News Staff is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Posts by The Trucker News Staff
Interstate Health opens Georgia clinic to serve truckers, transportation workers
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — Interstate Health has opened a new clinic in Port Wentworth, Georgia, to provide urgent care, primary care and occupational health services
Love’s Travel Stops opens new Arizona store, adding 113 truck parking spots
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new travel stop in Nogales, Arizona, located just off Interstate 19. The location adds 75 jobs
Soar Transportation Group announces merger plans with Network Transport
SALT LAKE CITY — Soar Transportation Group is merging its asset-based trucking company with Tennessee-based Network Transport, a non-asset logistics company, according to a news
Bridge Publications organization helps truckers stay away from drugs
COMMERCE, Calif. — Volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc. are extending their drug education and prevention outreach to the city of Commerce, California’s, truck drivers with
J. J. Keller introduces new drug, alcohol training service
NEENAH, Wis. — A carrier’s drug and alcohol testing program involves one of the most complex regulatory areas with some of the greatest potential for
Latest report shows decline in used tractor sales
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes suggest buyers tightened their belts in September, down 5% month-over-month, according to
Navistar starts production of International S13 integrated powertrain
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Navistar Inc. announced the start of production on the new International S13 Integrated Powertrain at the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, production facility. The International S13 Integrated
Mobley named CMO at All My Sons Moving and Storage
DALLAS — All My Sons Moving and Storage (AMS) on Oct. 18 announced the appointment of Katharine Mobley as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective immediately.
Volvo Trucks extends exclusive sponsorship of America’s Road Team for 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — Volvo Trucks North America announced its continued commitment for the 22nd consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team
ATA elects Andrew Boyle as association chair
AUSTIN, Texas — Andrew Boyle, co-president of Billerica, Massachusetts-based Boyle Transportation, has been elected as the 79th chair of the American Trucking Association (ATA). The
ATRI survey shows carriers rank economy as top concern while drivers point to compensation issues
AUSTIN, Texas — The economy tops the 19th annual Top Industry Issues report, followed closely by the nation’s lack of available truck parking. The survey
Relay Payments expands digital network for brokers
ATLANTA — Financial technology company  Relay Payments, which works with the logistics and trucking industries, is unveiling its freight payments solution for brokers. The new
Peterbilt unveils Model 579 UltraLoft for intermodal education
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has announced its sponsorship of a Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft to help educate the public, create awareness and advance intermodal transportation.
CVSA takes 2,375 rigs off road during 2023 Brake Safety Week
WASHINGTON — Inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 18,875 commercial motor vehicle inspections Aug. 20-26 for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety
United Natural Foods deploys zero-emission reefer delivery in California
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) is taking its next steps toward a zero-emissions future by deploying two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative
Peterbilt displays new rigs at ATA event
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt is displaying several new models at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, which ends on Tuesday,
Phillips Industries debuts motion detection lights for dry vans, reefers
IRVINE, Calif. — Phillips Industries has introduced the PERMALITE Apex and PERMALITE Apex Motion lights to the transportation industry. According to a news release, the
US diesel prices continue to fall
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel fuel prices are continuing their downward trend. According to the Energy Information Administration, as of Oct. 16, the
Driver survives after rig obliterated in North Carolina crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A wreck involving two big rigs left one completely destroyed on Monday, Oct. 16, along Interstate 77 northbound just north of exit