The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition April 15, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition April 15, 2021: Safe truck parking legislation emerges as businesses and state departments work to help curb shortage
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Coyote Logistics carriers now have instant access to parking reservations through TruckPark
CHICAGO — Coyote Logistics, a global third-party logistics provider that serves more than 15,000 shippers around the world, announced April 15 that it is adding
Embark launches partner development program to bring autonomous driver tech to market
SAN FRANCISCO — Embark, a developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, has launched a partner development program with motor carriers Werner Enterprises, Mesilla Valley
Meera Joshi named as Biden’s pick for top spot at FMCSA
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on April 14 officially announced plans to nominate Meera Joshi as administrator of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier
Love’s Truck Care, Speedco offering half-price DOT inspections, free tire checks to help drivers prep for International Roadcheck
OKLAHOMA CITY — From April 26 through May 6, professional drivers can receive free TirePass inspections and half-price Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections at more
Launch of Portland, Oregon’s ‘Electric Island’ charging station for commercial trucks is on the horizon
PORTLAND, Ore. — As the automotive industry accelerates the delivery of electrified truck models, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Portland General Electric (PGE) are
Volvo celebrates 25th anniversary of flagship VNL model
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America’s flagship, the iconic VNL model, will reach a milestone 25th anniversary this year. Since 1996, the VNL has
Lytx honors 2021 drivers and coaches of the year
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx announced the recipients of its 2021 Driver of the Year and Coach of the Year awards April 8. The awards honor
Plus, IVECO partner to develop autonomous trucks for global deployment
CUPERTINO, Calif., and LONDON — Global self-driving truck technology company Plus (formerly Plus.ai), announced April 12 that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. economy, truck market now ‘as good as it gets,’ says ACT analyst
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, the list of things to like — from the
Iowa truckers scammed by Texas company can get refunds
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Texas company has agreed to refund money to any Iowa truck drivers who paid $149 to submit federal documents that can actually be filed for free.
MeMD, Healthy Transportation Foundation team up to offer 24/7 telehealth program for trucking companies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Trucking and transportation companies across the U.S. can access on-demand virtual healthcare through a new partnership between national telehealth provider MeMD and
Utility makes ConMet’s advanced wheel end system standard on all trailers
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., which produces refrigerated trailers, dry freight bans, flatbed trailers and curtainsided trailers, now offers ConMet Preset Plus wheel
Illinois DOT awards $7 million to projects aimed to improve truck routes
Springfield, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on April 5 announced that $7 million has been awarded for 21 projects as a part
Love’s adds 6 new Speedco locations to serve professional drivers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at six new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and
Tractor-trailer plunges into Wyoming pond, driver swims ashore
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A tractor-trailer driver this morning plunged into a pond off Interstate 80 and swam ashore, according to a report from the Wyoming
CVSA sets Operation Safe Driver Week for July 11-17, places focus on speeding
GREENBELT, Md. — This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, set for July 11-17, will have an emphasis on speeding, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety
Indiana’s Ivy Tech awarded $85,000 federal grant to offer free CDL training
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College has been awarded an $85,071 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant, to offer free CDL-A training. The
Training program at Fort Bliss helps military members transition to jobs in civilian life
EL PASO, Texas — Premier Truck Group and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) recently honored the inaugural graduating class of the Premier Truck Group Technician Skills
Texas man pleads guilty to smuggling 119 undocumented immigrants in tractor-trailer
LAREDO, Texas — A 32-year-old man has entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants, according to an April 7 announcement by Acting