The Trucker News Staff
The Trucker News Staff produces engaging content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker Newspaper, which has been serving the trucking industry for more than 30 years. With a focus on drivers, the Trucker News Staff aims to provide relevant, objective content pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry. The Trucker News Staff is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Average on-highway diesel price increased 2.9 cents a gallon
Every region in the country showed an increase for the week ending April 23.WASHINGTON — In a trend that’s not likely to end soon,...
Other shoe has dropped regarding ELDs and CSA violations
Logged-in carriers and enforcement users with crashes determined to be “not preventable” as part of the program can view measures and percentiles calculated with...
Trucks move $60.6B in NAFTA freight in January, up 10.2% over same month of...
Texas saw the most freight coming through its ports, $24.8 billion in truck freight — 14.3 percent more than last year — while Michigan...
Texas driver Mike Sheeds grand prize winner of 4th annual Road Warrior contest
A professional driver of more than 27 years, Mike Sheeds has over 3.5 million safe driving miles under his belt. Sheeds has trained more...
WIT member Tiffany Hanna named winner of truck giveaway
Left to right are Jim Stevenson, Arrow director of national accounts; Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO; truck winner Tiffany Hanna and Arrow’s Jim...
Trucks most utilized mode in NAFTA trade in 2017, carrying 63.3%, BTS reports
Trucks accounted for $720.8 billion of the $1.1 trillion in freight with Canada and Mexico, BTS reported. (The Trucker file photo)All five of the...
Old Dominion exec Earl Congdon honored with Diamond Legacy Award by ATA
Earl Congdon, center, accepts the American Trucking Associations Diamond Legacy Award from ATA President and CEO Chris Spear, left. David Congdon, vice chairman and...
Kenworth T680 now available with Paccar MX-11 engine and automated transmission
Designed from the ground up, the Paccar transmission is up to 105 pounds lighter than comparable transmissions, allowing for greater payloads, spokesmen said. (Courtesy:...
NTSB says truck-car crash that killed 6 demonstrates need for its latest safety recommendations
This photo shows the SUV that was struck in the rear by the tractor-trailer. There is substantial damage to the entire vehicle with the...
Volvo debuts ‘rugged yet refined’ new VNX series for heavy-haul applications
The new Volvo VNX series is available in three cab sizes — daycab, 42inch sleeper and 70-inch sleeper. The VNX 740 (above) features a...
Survey underway to assess parking needs along Ontario highways
The Province of Ontario is conducting a survey among truck drivers to identify where additional parking is needed. (©2018 FOTOSEARCH)TORONTO — The Ontario Ministry...
February Class 8 U.S. sales up 15.4 percent
With sales of 4,403 year-to-date compared with 2,599 for the same period last year, International sales are up 69.4 percent this year. Pictured is...
Peterson’s new smart trailer controls, relays tire, brake, cargo temperature status
By signaling trailer issues as they happen, PULSE enhances the safety of driver and cargo, and helps avoid road incidents, CSA violations, and costly...
‘Bespoke’ trucks? Shell and AirFlow Truck Co. have designed and built one
The body of the Starship Project tractor is a bespoke aerodynamic design made of carbon fiber, including the side skirts, hood, and front end....
February figures show Class 8 orders continue to surge in 2018
An FTR official said the Class 8 market remains “red-hot” and that the capacity crunch is transforming into a capacity crisis and many fleets...
CRST names Kimberly Maes president of logistics division
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
by THE TRUCKER NEWS SERVICES
Photo: CRST
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — CRST International Inc., one of the largest privately-held transportation companies in the...
Tesla unveils electric tractor
Tesla unveils electric tractorFriday, November 17, 2017
by DEE-ANN DURBIN /AP Auto WriterDETROIT — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs —...
Marine Vet on the road.
On the surface, Terrence Danns is the average company driver. But behind his jovial laugh and kind smile he has led a life that’s...
Flying J takes AmEx
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Volvo goes electric
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