Walmart adding 4 fulfillment centers, more than 4,000 jobs
Walmart is adding four new fulfillment centers to its existing capacity, a move that will bring more than 4,000 jobs and make next- or two-day
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Demand for new trucks still high but orders dropped in May, analysts say
COLUMBUS, Ind., and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — According to preliminary figures from ACT Research and FTR, net orders of Class 8 trucks declined in May. Both
FMCSA allots more than $463 million to improve CMV safety
WASHINGTON — With recent reports showing a marked increase in fatalities related to commercial motor vehicle crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has
Joseph Morning honored as Schneider’s latest Ride of Pride driver
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Joseph Morning, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and California National Guard service member has been honored by Schneider as this year’s
Distracted drivers ‘running rampant’ on nation’s roads, report says
WASHINGTON — The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and General Motors (GM) released Thursday a new report with a singular goal: Change the social norm
SuperRigs plans ‘big honkin’ anniversary’ June 9-11
HOUSTON — Shell Rotella SuperRigs is set to mark a big honkin’ 40th anniversary June 9-11 at Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri. Truck drivers throughout
More than half of drivers not looking for new job, survey shows
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — A large portion of truck drivers are not seeking new jobs, according to the latest driver survey released by Conversion Interactive Agency
Alliance Shippers equips intermodal fleet with thin-profile refrigeration units by Carrier Transicold
CHICAGO – Transcontinental logistics company Alliance Shippers Inc. is enhancing its refrigerated intermodal operations in North America with Carrier Transicold’s telematics solution and Vector thin-profile refrigeration
Grand opening celebration planned for Dobbs Peterbilt-Monroe
MONROE, La. — Dobbs Peterbilt-Monroe will officially open its doors with a grand opening celebration from 11-2 p.m. June 9. The event will be held
Volvo Trucks North America expands capabilities of industry-leading I-Shift Transmission with dual power take-off
GREENSBORO, N.C. —  Volvo Trucks North America has upgraded its I-Shift transmission. I-Shift now offers a dual power take-off (PTO) that expands the efficiency benefits,
Tractor-trailer driver admits to smoking meth before crashing into shopping center
HAINES CITY, Fla. — A tractor-trailer driver admitted he smoked meth before crashing into a shopping center on May 26, 2022. Wink News reports that
Rand McNally publishes its annual atlas for professional drivers
CHICAGO — Rand McNally released on Wednesday the latest edition of its printed Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas. Designed specifically for professional truck drivers, the Motor
Forward Air’s first Drive for Hope Golf Tournament raises $375,000 to help veterans
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — During its first Drive for Hope Golf Tournament, Forward Air raised $375,000 to benefit Hope for the Warriors’ Drive for Hope program. The
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – June 2022 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – June 2022 Digital Edition: Along for the Ride: Paw Power: Four-legged friend offers companionship, plays vital role in driver’s life and career | Bird’s Eye View | ‘Never Give Up’
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition June 2022
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition June 2022: Trucking industry responds
Xos, Inc. showcases new Class 8 electric rig
LOS ANGELES — Xos, Inc. has unveiled two new commercial electric trucks, along with a connected vehicle ecosystem. The company boasts in a news release
Chicken truck flips on I-24, trapping driver
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A truck driver had to be extricated from their cab on Tuesday after a crash along Interstate 24 eastbound in Tennessee. According
Maine announces champion truck drivers
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Professional Drivers Association has announced the winners of The Maine Professional Truck Driving Championship. The drivers will represent their state
Lawsuit seeks to delay California’s clean truck regulation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and their member companies have filed a lawsuit to delay California’s clean truck regulation. Dubbed
New technology gives fleets quicker access to valuable dashcam footage
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Software-as-a-service company FleetUp has introduced a way for fleets to better manage dashcam footage without having to comb through hours and