Ohio cuts ribbon on 33 Smart Mobility Corridor
EAST LIBERTY. Ohio — Officials from across Ohio and around the globe opened what is being dubbed as “the world’s most connected highway” on Sept.
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CBP agents rescue nearly 50 people locked in trailer
LAREDO, Texas — Nearly 50 people were found locked in a trailer near Freer, Texas, during an alleged human smuggling attempt this week, according to
New tech streamlines Love’s Truck Care and Speedco maintenance for fleets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Carriers using Love’s Truck Care and Speedco for vehicle maintenance now have access to new technology that integrates data between the shops
Indiana couple arrested after husband’s wreck with semi
POSEY COUNTY, Indiana – Indiana State Police (ISP) arrested a man on Sept. 13 after he hit an 18-wheeler with his pickup on State Road
Hyundai Translead introduces new smart trailer
SAN DIEGO — North America’s leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated big rig trailers is manufacturing a new smart trailer that’s designed to give drivers
Truckers Against Trafficking inducted into Howe’s Hall of Fame
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is the first inductee to the Howes Hall of Fame’s class of 2021, Howes announced Sept. 15.
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2021: Clean air on the horizon
DriveOhio releases freight electrification study
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the automotive and trucking industries begin to shift toward alternative fuels, DriveOhio is touting a plan that they say will help
Toll road crash claims life of Ohio trucker
LaGrange County, Ind. — A 67-year-old Ohio trucker died after his rig rear-ended the trailer of another 18-wheeler on Sept. 13 on the Interstate 80
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders bounce back
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR reports preliminary trailer orders bounced back in August to 15,100 units, up 79% from July, but still down 47%. Trailer orders
Fleetmaster Express and Englander Transportation begin transition from diesel to electric trucks
ROANOKE, Va. — Fleetmaster Express and Englander Transportation have partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to begin the process of transitioning from a diesel-powered fleet
Former trucker tackles 10,000-mile motorcycle ride as part of MS fundraiser
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo and Geotab is sponsoring Shawn Kitchen in this year’s MS 5000 fundraiser. Kitchen, an endurance motorcyclist and former truck driver, will
Detour around planned closure of US 60 in Arizona to add extra hour of travel, 10% grade
GLOBE, Ariz. — Beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, and continuing through noon Friday, Sept. 17, U.S. 60 between Superior and Miami, Arizona, will
All Roads adds fourth Kenworth Mid Atlantic dealership in Dover, Delaware
DOVER, Del. — All Roads recently announced a partnership with Delmarva Kenworth, a commercial truck dealership in Dover, Delaware. Delmarva Kenworth, which has been owned
Have a seat: Truck rollover scatters chairs along side of US 91 in Idaho
BLACKFOOT, Idaho — Chairs were scattered along the side of U.S. 91 north of Blackfoot, Idaho, Thursday, Sept. 9, when a box truck hauling a
FMCSA awards more than $76 million in grants to improve CMV safety
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has awarded more than $76 million in grants to states and
Melissa Bencivengo named WIT’s September member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Melissa Bencivengo, a professional driver for Carbon Express, as its September 2021 Member of
Industry pros gain new insights, awards presented at 2021 Safety & Security Meeting
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) hosted its annual Safety & Security Meeting June 6-8 in St. Louis. More than 250 truckload safety professionals gathered in
USDOT awards Louisiana $5M to aid in Ida cleanup
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Wednesday, Sept. 8, that it will give $5 million in “quick release” Emergency
ATRI asks members of trucking industry to rank top concerns
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking input from drivers, motor carriers, equipment/tech suppliers, fuel suppliers, driver trainers, law enforcement and