Virginia State Police counting on truckers to help fight human trafficking
ROANOKE, Va. — In partnership with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign and Virginia Trucking Association (VTA), the Virginia State Police (VSP) will be
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6-State Trooper Project netted arrests for drugs, weapons
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project recently collaborated to remove drugs and illegal weapons from
FMCSA responds to suggestions about teen driving program
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has answered several comments filed as part of the public comment period for the new Safe
Michigan governor announces multiple road rebuilding projects
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that multiple road rebuilding projects are expected to begin. The projects include U.S. 23 resurfacing and
Georgia governor issues state of emergency targeting supply chain crisis
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency aimed at supply chain issues, which went into effect on Saturday. The executive order
Ohio governor announces multi-million dollar increase for bridge projects
COLUMBUS – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday that he is increasing Ohio’s yearly funding allocation for local bridge projects by $47.5 million for the next
Tractor-trailer driver charged in death of Pennsylvania siblings
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A tractor-trailer driver was charged Thursday in the fiery 2021 crash that led to the death of a brother and sister
18-wheeler blowout leads to man’s death on I-10 in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after an 18-wheeler had a blowout and crashed into his car and another vehicle on Interstate 10 in San
Freightflow completes integration with Trucker Tools Smart Capacity®
RESTON, Va. and RENO, Nev. — Trucker Tools announced Thursday it had completed integration of its platform with leading transportation management software provider Freightflow. Reno,
Torc announces advisory council to foster collaboration with existing logistics companies
Blacksburg, Va. – Torc Robotics has announced the launch of the Torc Autonomous Advisory Council in support of its goal to be the first scalable,
TruckPro acquires Young’s Gear Denali Drivelines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — TruckPro, LLC has announced the acquisition of the assets related to the operations of Young’s Gear Denali Drivelines, Inc., owned by Daryl
Martin Brower integrates first Volvo VNR electric into its Montreal fleet to serve McDonald’s Canada supply chain
MONTREAL — Volvo Trucks North America customer Martin Brower, a leading supply chain solutions provider for restaurant chains around the world, has introduced its first
Nolan Transportation Group & Transportation Insight introduce new Beon Carrier web, mobile app
ATLANTA – Transportation Insight Holding Company has announced the rollout of a new carrier web and mobile application. Part of the Beon™ Digital Logistics Platform, the
Tractor-trailer falls off I-95 after being struck by car
MILFORD, Conn. — A tractor-trailer fell onto Route 1 in Milford, Connecticut after being knocked off Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Connecticut State
Tractor-trailer hits three parked vehicles in Pennsylvania, shuts down Route 422
ANNVILLE, Pa. — A tractor-trailer struck three parked vehicles, shoving one onto a home’s front porch, during an early morning crash Friday in Lebanon County,
New bill would allow truck drivers to collect overtime pay
WASHINGTON — A Michigan congressman has introduced legislation aimed at allowing truck drivers to receive overtime pay – something that is currently prohibited by the
Link cuts ribbon on 50,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing, training facility
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (PRNewswire) — Link Mfg., Ltd. announced Thursday the opening two new facilities. Link’s 50,000-square-foot Plant 4 manufacturing and training facility is located
Diamond Rio to headline at Walcott Truckers Jamboree concert
WALCOTT, Iowa — Known for their hits like “Meet in the Middle” and “Norma Jean Riley,” Diamond Rio will be taking the stage at 7
Diesel trucking companies conspire to violate Clean Air Act
DENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced Friday that Pro Diesel Inc. and Endrizzi Diesel, LLC. pleaded guilty to conspiring
Girl Scouts have ‘blast’ looking at big rigs
OMAHA, Neb. — A quiet neighborhood in Omaha was recently awakened by the sounds of big rig horns being tested and engines humming as the