ATRI study examines trucker motivation, satisfaction levels
ARLINGTON, Va. – It should come as no surprise that company drivers and owner-operators/independent contractors ranked income as highly important in a new study from
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Texas big rig driver killed in pileup
VAN HORN, Texas – An El Paso big rig driver was killed Sunday in a seven-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 in West Texas. According to
TFI International buys D&D Sexton
MONTREAL – TFI International Inc., a North American transportation and logistics industry, has announced its purchase of Carthage, Missouri-based D&D Sexton. According to a TFI
FTC launches inquiry into supply chain disruptions
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking tough questions to major companies about why the supply chain is so clogged. The agency has
2 shot, several vehicles struck by gunfire on Utah’s I-15
JUAB COUNTY, UTAH — The Utah Department of Public Safety (UDPS) is urging motorists to use caution on Interstate 15 between Nephi and Scipio in
Werner Enterprises acquires NEHDS Logistics
OMAHA, Neb.,— Werner Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement and has closed
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition December 1, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition December 1, 2021: What’s in store for Trucking?
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – December 2021 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – December 2021 Digital Edition: Hey! It’s Santa Claus! During the holidays, Ohio trucker embraces resemblance to St. Nick | Job Resources | Along for the Ride | Owning the Wheel
Passenger car destroyed under semi
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – There were no serious injuries reported Tuesday after a passenger car became wedged underneath a semi-trailer on the Tri-State Tollway just
Authorities say theft ring stole nearly $1M in semi-trailers, pallets
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Florida authorities have arrested two men in connection with a cargo theft ring that saw more than $700,000 in wooden pallets
Trucking company owner sentenced for cocaine, marijuana distribution
LAFAYETTE, La. – A New Iberia, Louisiana, man has been sentenced to 70 months in a federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,
Study details COVID-19’s impact on trucking industry
ARLINGTON, Va. — COVID-19 has affected just about every aspect of life. The trucking industry is no exception. According to a recent analysis of the
Holiday cargo: Drivers who transported the 2021 US Capitol Christmas Tree describe ‘trip of a lifetime’
WASHINGTON — On Oct. 24, the 2021 Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested from California’s Six Rivers National Forest and began a four-week journey from the
FMCSA extends COVID-19 regulatory relief
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is extending the regulatory relief for drivers hauling certain cargo as part of its previous COVID-19
Road improvements set to begin in Indianapolis area
INDIANAPOLIS — As part of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program, the Clear Path 465 project will improve safety and traffic flow
Averitt Express celebrates 50 Years
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express celebrated 50 years of operation Oct. 1 with events at facilities across the country, including its corporate headquarters in Cookeville.
Trucker with history of heart problems crashes through store, dies
LUFKIN, Texas — The Lukin Police Department is investigating after the driver of an 18-wheeler crashed through the local AutoZone parts store on Timberland Drive.
Pilot Company guests break record in vet giving campaign
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., — Pilot Company and its guests have raised a record-breaking $1.75 million to help military veterans transition into the private workforce after their
Fuel your business with cash flow
Covering the expenses and operating costs of your business can dictate your financial flexibility as you make a living on the road. Trucking can be
Love’s offering 12 Days of Christmas for truckers                 Â
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating professional truck drivers and the holiday season with its second annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Customers