Georgia community causes stir over big rig parking law
TIFTON, Ga. – A Georgia community’s police department set off a social media firestorm recently by reminding people that it is illegal to park semi-trucks
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Embark partners with Alterra to open autonomous truck transfer points
SAN FRANCISCO — Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks, Inc. has announced a partnership with Alterra Property Group, a real estate investment company focused on industrial
Motion Intelligence announces multi-passenger feature for long haul, enterprise fleets
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Motion Intelligence, a producer of distracted-driving prevention solutions, has released the patent-pending Evvy Multi-Passenger feature as part of its flagship Evvy
PennDOT discusses road, bridge needs with Pennsylvania communities
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) recently met to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure
Volvo Trucks to exhibit powertrain, electromobility solutions at trucking show
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America plans to showcase the Volvo VNR Electric 4×2 tractor and Volvo VNL 760 model in its booth (No.
Border agents seize millions of dollars in narcotics from big rigs
OTAY MESA, Calif. and ROMA, Texas – The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has made two recent major drug busts involving semi-trucks. On Feb.
ATA heralds signing of trucking registered apprenticeship agreement as ‘a great day’
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) establishing ATA as an official registered
Peterbilt EV models eligible for up to $150K CARB HVIP voucher
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Company announced Tuesday that its lineup of electric vehicles (EVs) are eligible for the 2022 Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and
Driver spotlight: TMAF recognizes members of the trucking industry who are dedicated to safety, service
In honor of Black History Month (February), Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) shone a light on trucking professionals who have a proven record of dedication
Oil surges above $100 a barrel, causing big spike in fuel costs
NEW YORK — Oil prices soared Tuesday, driving gasoline and diesel prices even higher as Russia stepped up its war on Ukraine. The national average
Report highlights role of intellectual property in autonomous vehicle industry
CHICAGO — Ocean Tomo, LLC, released its Autonomous Vehicle Industry Report examining the components of market value, challenges and changes in the autonomous vehicle marketplace,
With 3G sunset underway, Transflo ramps up ELD production
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo has increased inventory of its T-Series ELD to meet added demand in anticipation of 3G sunsetting. With many of the major
Solar-powered electric truck stop company WattEV adds 3 new advisory board members
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — WattEV, which is developing a network of solar-powered electric truck stops throughout California, announced this week the appointment of three new
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition March 1, 2022
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition March 1, 2022: Canadian protests dwindle
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – March 2022 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – March 2022 Digital Edition: Behind the Wheel: Jamie Hagen tackles challenges, enjoys freedom of the road | Job Resources | Safety on the Road
Kentucky, Ohio governors want federal funds for Brent Spence Bridge renovation
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday that they will jointly pursue up to $2 billion in federal funding
Arkansas firefighter dies assisting at big rig accident scene
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – A firefighter died Saturday morning along Interstate 40 in St. Francis County, Arkansas, after stopping to assist in an accident involving
Video shows tractor-trailer driving into frigid Massachusetts river
WESTON, Mass. — First responders rescued a truck driver from an icy river on Sunday after his tractor-trailer ran off the road. Dramatic video posted
DOT proposes oral fluid drug testing method
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing to amend the transportation industry drug testing program procedures regulation to include oral fluid testing. According
ACT Research: U.S. trailer orders open 2022 low; OEMs carefully managing order acceptance
COLUMBUS, Ind. — January net US trailer orders of 26,595 units increased less than 1% from the previous month and were more than 15% lower