Changes made to interstate traffic patterns at West Memphis to ease flow across Mississippi River
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the City of West Memphis are working together to ease the flow of traffic
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Expediter Services introduces Vendor Network Services & ES Advantage Program with comprehensive services, discounts and benefits for owner-operators and trucking businesses
Expediter Services (ES), a leader in capacity solutions and ownership opportunities within the trucking industry, is pleased to announce the company has developed a Vendor
Kenworth introduces 52-inch flat-roof sleeper designed for low cab height applications
KIRKLAND, Wash.– Kenworth now offers a 52-inch flat-roof sleeper specifically for Class 8 crane, pump, car hauler and other applications that may require a low
FHWA provides $5.6 million in funding to seven states for highway projects
WASHINGTON — In late May, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced more than $5.6 million in Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID)
US Border Patrol arrests more than 160 during alleged human smuggling attempts Memorial Day weekend
LAREDO, Texas — Over a 24-hour period during Memorial Day weekend, U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Laredo sector apprehended more than 160 undocumented individuals during two separate alleged human smuggling attempts. The first
Albertsons makes nation’s first zero-emission grocery delivery using Volvo VNR Electric truck
IRVINE, Calif. — Albertsons Cos. in late May made the nation’s first commercial zero-emission grocery delivery using a Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck. This
Women In Trucking names Casey Stone member of the month for June
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Casey Stone as its June 2021 member of the month. Stone is the customer solutions manager
Peterbilt’s Model 567 now available with UltraLoft sleeper configuration
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. announced June 1 that the manufacturer’s Model 567 is now available in an UltraLoft sleeper configuration. The workhorse of the Peterbilt
Idaho approves $350 million in funding for 2022 road construction
LEWISTON, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Board (ITB) approved dozens of new road projects across every corner of the state during a monthly meeting held May 19. The projects
Trucker dies during surgery for injuries suffered in June 4 crash on Indiana toll road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An Arizona truck driver who was critically injured in a June 4 wreck on Interstate 80/90 Toll Road near Howe, Indiana,
Arkansas Trucking Association awards scholarships to three graduating seniors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three graduating seniors have been selected to receive scholarships from the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA). Each student will receive a $7,500
Work continues on Florida’s reopened Pensacola Bay Bridge; Garcon Point Bridge toll suspended through July 6
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reopened the Pensacola Bay Bridge, which links Gulf Breeze and Pensacola on U.S. 98, May 28,
SCF’s ‘Highway to Hope’ virtual concert raises $75,000 to help truckers in need
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert, held May 16, raised more than $75,000 to help support over-the-road and regional truck
Trucker sentenced to 46 months after attempting to smuggle ammo from US to Mexico
TUCSON, Ariz. — In late May, Jorge Armando Lopez-Espinoza, 42, a Mexican citizen, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 46 months in
Overnight closures planned for Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge between New York, Ontario
OTTOWA, Ontario — Effective Sunday, June 6, the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority will be closing the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge linking Ogdensburg, New York, and
Bridgestone launches fuel-efficient Ecopia steer tire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas on June 1 expanded the company’s fuel-efficient Ecopia commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the all-new Bridgestone R213
Investigation leads to Indiana trucker’s arrest for reckless homicide following accident that killed 6-month-old boy
PERU, Ind. — A truck driver who allegedly failed to stop for a red light on May 10 and rear-ended a vehicle, causing an accident
Rebuild Illinois program to fund state’s six-year highway improvement plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Jay Robert Pritzker and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on May 19 announced the release of a $20.7 billion multiyear plan
Werner Enterprises takes delivery of first Kenworth T680 Next Generation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Werner Enterprises received the first Kenworth T680 Next Generation production truck during a special ceremony held May 21 at the Kenworth manufacturing
FMCSA extends waiver for drivers with expired CDLs, CLPs, medical certifications
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended a waiver that offers regulatory relief for commercial drivers with expired CDLs, commercial learner’s permits