Feds withdraw vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard, effective Wednesday, Jan. 26,
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Eaton Cummins announces new, high-tech transmissions
GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies (ECATT) has released specifications for its new Endurant XD series transmission, which will include Endurant XD and Endurant
FMCSA proposes reducing motor carrier fees
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for public feedback on a proposal to reduce the annual registration fees states collect
C.H. Robinson taking applications for scholarship program
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Multi-model transportation services company C.H. Robinson has announced that it will be offering 25 $2,500 scholarships to employees and dependent children
Volvo touts increased range in its new Class 8 electric tractor
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has announced that its Class 8 electric tractor — the VNR — now features an increased range of
Canadian confusion: Truckers protest vaccine mandate as officials scramble to clarify misinformation
OTTAWA, Ontario — Canadian officials admit to major confusion over whether truckers would remain exempt from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate after bureaucrats misinterpreted policy in
St. Johns Bridge announces closure dates
PORTLAND, Ore. — The St. Johns Bridge in Portland will close for five nights starting at 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, for maintenance and bridge
California high school trucking program honors veterans
PATTERSON, Calif. — Dave Dein, a truck driving instructor at Patterson High School in California, recently led a team of current and former students as
Howes announces cold-weather tour along I-80
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – Representatives from Howes fuel additive products will be touring the nation as part of their efforts to help make truckers’ jobs
Florida governor awards more than $2 million for CDL training
BOWLING GREEN, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded $2.3 million in funding to support rapid credentialing workforce and education programs, including commercial driver’s
Illinois trooper pens thank-you letter to trucker for driving skills
OLGESBY, Ill — Illinois State Trooper Tracy Lillard, better known as “Trooper Tracy,” authored a heartfelt note on her professional Facebook page Friday thanking the
Truck driver killed after being hit by impaired driver
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities say a North Carolina truck driver was struck and killed Wednesday afternoon by a drunk driver. The accident happened on
XPO Logistics announces expansion
GREENWICH, Conn. — Freight transportation services company XPO Logistics, Inc. is opening two less-than-truckload (LTL) terminals to increase customer capacity in North America. Additionally, XPO
Michigan teens arrested after alleged theft of semis
PONTIAC, Mich. – Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with the theft of four semis in Oakland County, Michigan. According to reports, Oakland County
California police nab suspects after semis, goods stolen
VERNON, Calif. — Authorities in California have made two arrests in connection with more than $900,000 in stolen cargo containers and three stolen semis. According
New Love’s locations add 200 truck parking spots
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops has opened new locations in Winona, Texas, and Mount Vernon, Illinois. The stores combined add more than 200 truck
Hutcheson named new deputy administrator at FMCSA
WASHINGTON — Robin Hutcheson, the deputy assistant secretary for safety policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), will become the new deputy administrator for
FMCSA places Florida trucking company out of service after fatal accident
WASHINGTON – In a scathing report, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared West Palm Beach, Florida-based Professional Marine Hauler’s
Highway deaths see sharp rise in many states
SALT LAKE CITY — Several states are reporting sharp rises in fatal roadway accidents over the past year as officials nationwide are trying to come
Washington State addressing trucker parking, restroom breaks in new legislation
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Finding a safe place to park and locating clean, comfortable restrooms are two of the highest priorities for any professional truck driver