Equipment, compensation issues remain top driver concerns
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Like any profession, truck drivers have their share of concerns. Right now, compensation and equipment quality are the two main issues on
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PA Turnpike Commission OKs 5% toll increase for 2023Â
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) on Tuesday approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The
Colorado’s newest wildlife overpass, underpass provide safe passage for wildlife, motorists
RURAL COLORADO — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently completed the state’s newest wildlife overpass and underpass on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa
Tractor-trailer hits toll booth, injures toll collector
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Two toll booths lanes on the West Virginia Turnpike have reopened after a tractor-trailer crashed into a toll booth July 29.
Western Star introduces newest of X-series trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star has introduced the latest addition to its X-Series, the all-new Western Star 57X. “With the addition of the 57X, Western
US diesel average continues downward slide as oil futures also see relief
WASHINGTON — Diesel prices continue to drop after weeks of record-setting spikes. According to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the current
Log truck’s lost duals strike Georgia patrol car
RURAL GEORGIA — A set of duals from a log truck trailer came loose and struck the front of a Georgia Department of Public Safety
North Carolina crash injures 13 on I-95
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A July 30 pile-up crash on Interstate 95 in Johnston County, North Carolina, has left 13 people injured. WRAL reports the accident,
I-55 bridge inspections in Memphis to cause traffic delays
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Expect delays in the coming weeks along the Interstate 55 bridge in Memphis. On Monday, Aug. 1, inspectors with the Arkansas Department
Nikola agrees to acquire Romeo Power to bring battery pack engineering, production in-house
PHOENIX — Nikola Corporation and Romeo Power, Inc. have entered into an agreement in which Nikola, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure
PCS Software releases Prime Express for automated driver-load matching
HOUSTON — PCS Software has released Prime Express, an AI-driven Transportation Management Platform that the company says “optimally matches loads, assets and drivers within networks across
Gabrielli truck sales becomes Volvo Trucks Certified EV dealer
GREENSBORO, N.C. —Â Volvo Trucks North America has designated Gabrielli Truck Sales, one of the largest and oldest commercial truck dealers in the Northeast, as a
Tennessee updates traffic information app to include pothole reporting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that its SmartWay traffic information site and the new TDOTFIX are now available on
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – August 2022 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – August 2022 Digital Edition: Along for the Ride: Packer Pups: Canine companions make life on the road more entertaining for driver | Safety Series | Behind the Wheel
GLS US expands LTL services to Colorado
AURORA, Colo. — GLS US, a shipping company that offers parcel and freight delivery services to nine states across the West, will be expanding its
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition August 2022
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition August 2022: Circling the lot
Feds plan to spend billions to bolster nation’s infrastructure in wake of climate change
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) has announced plans to use $7.3 billion to help prepare the nation’s infrastructure
Kentucky transportation secretary issues orders to help speed delivery of fuel, supplies, power restoration in flood-stricken counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has issued an order to help speed urgently needed fuel, supplies and restoration of power to flood-stricken counties
FleetUp launches cargo security solution with real-time shipment management
SAN JOSE, Calif. — To combat the continuing rise of cargo thefts, FleetUp has released a cargo security solution with shipment monitoring. Company officials say
James Johnson wins 2022 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar driver James Johnson of Arlington, Texas, has won a sky blue 2023 Volvo VNL860 with all the registration and tax fees