Trucker pay levels reach new heights
PETERSBURG, Fla. — An increased demand for shipping, along with an overall national shortage of long-haul drivers, is sparking a significant increase in trucker compensation.
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Missouri trucker dead after Monday morning crash
MANSFIELD, Mass. — A tractor-trailer crash on Route 495 near Mansfield, Massachusetts, left the driver of the vehicle dead early Monday morning. At approximately 3:35
New Illinois permit route app provides audible turn-by-turn navigation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new route guidance app for routine oversize and overweight permits is now available in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of
Waymo sues to keep data on AV emergencies secret
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Autonomous driving company Waymo has filed a complaint against the California Department of Motor Vehicles after a public records request was made
Winter weather expected to bring ice, snow to South, Midwest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A winter storm is expected to slam states across the South and Midwest beginning Tuesday night and lasting through Wednesday night,
HTL Freight acquires Matchmaker Logistics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and WILMINGTON, N.C. – Charlotte-based third-party logistics brokerage, HTL Freight, has acquired Wilmington-based 3PL, Matchmaker Logistics. “We are bigger but most importantly better
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – February 2022 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – February 2022 Digital Edition: Behind the Wheel, Born to Drive: Lynnette Reeves followed her heart – and her father – into trucking | Owning the Wheel | Job Resources | Along for the Ride
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition February 1, 2022
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition February 1, 2022: Modern-day data pirates
J.B. Hunt to acquire Zenith Freight Lines from Bassett
BASSETT, Va. and LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Monday that its subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will acquire the assets of
Oldest black-owned business in the U.S., a moving company, expands
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The oldest black-owned business in the U.S., E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company, recently announced that it has expanded its operations to
Axicle’s new fifth wheel design aims to save lives
LOS ANGELAS, Calif. — A new trailer attachment plate designed to prevent injuries and deaths has been developed by a California company. Axicle says its
Movement for vaccine mandate protest convoy to Washington, D.C., gaining steam on social media
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A group of American truckers dubbed “Convoy to DC 2022” is gaining membership on Facebook, following thousands of truckers who are
Nacarato Truck Centers becomes first Volvo trucks Certified Electric Vehicle dealer in Virginia
Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealers into Virginia. Volvo announced that Nacarato Truck Centers’ Roanoke dealership has
Pritzker announces next phase of Houbolt Road project in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials on Jan. 28 to announce the
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: Omicron slows capacity recovery
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with December 2021 data, showed an increase in the Pricing Index, with slowing in
Find a way to serve: Wreaths Across America announces 2022 theme
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) on Jan. 17 announced its theme for 2022: “Find a way to serve.” The national nonprofit has
Tanker truck crashes into house to avoid deer
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. — A tanker truck smashed into a house last week in rural Wisconsin after the driver said they swerved to
A look at 5 Breyer decisions that had major impacts on transportation
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer left a mark on the transportation industry during his 27-plus years on the bench. Breyer announced
Old Dominion asks for new trial after losing multi-million dollar lawsuit over toxic fumes
ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. is petitioning an Arkansas circuit judge for a new trial or a reduced jury award
Travel restrictions on big rigs announced ahead of major winter storm
BOSTON — A powerful winter storm that’s expected to produce blizzard conditions Friday and Saturday is prompting people in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of