Averitt Express employees raise more than $1 million for St. Jude in 2020
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express in 2020 raised more than $1 million — $1,000,001, to be exact — for
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Black History Month leaders: Jeff Greer proud to be part of trucking industry
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Tolls planned to fund Pennsylvania initiative to replace, upgrade bridges
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Feb. 18 announced the bridges under consideration for the PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership
Alabama’s Auburn University unveils sophisticated autonomous vehicle research facility
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University on Feb. 16 announced the opening of a sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility at the university’s National Center for Asphalt
Black History Month leaders: LaQuenta Jacobs champions inclusivity in transportation industry
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Navistar’s International Truck, IC Bus, parts business awarded Sourcewell government contracts
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar last week announced that its commercial truck and bus brands, International Truck and IC Bus, as well as its parts business
Black History Month leaders: Driver Dee Sova thrives on helping others
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Winter storms prompt FMCSA to issue emergency declaration for 33 states, DC
WASHINGTON — In response to winter storm damage and the need for heating and other fuels across the U.S., the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Maverick names TJ Hargis, Scott Claiborne 2020 drivers of the year
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Maverick Transportation has named TJ Hargis the company’s 2020 over-the-road (OTR) driver of the year, and Scot Claiborne as the
Hazardous travel reported on Arkansas roads, portions of Interstate 40 closed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Unseasonably low temperatures and a second wave of winter storms have created hazardous travel conditions throughout Arkansas, according to iDriveArkansas.com, the
Multiple snowplows hit on Wyoming interstates, highways over five-day period
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reported 10 snowplow strikes over a five-day span as plows were out maintaining the roads due
Upcoming webinar from Expediter Services to focus on why now is the time to start a trucking business
Are you a professional driver or an aspiring entrepreneur who has considered starting your own trucking business? Are you a current owner-operator, fleet owner or
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Ryan Tune
Ryan Tune of Patoka, Illinois wanted to order a new truck back in 2015, but before he could, he found a 2016 Peterbilt 389 for
Winter weather, power outages force closures of many national-chain truck stops
Winter weather continues to blast much of the U.S., resulting in hazardous driving conditions, as well as power and water outages. The following is a
Black History Month leaders: Derrick Whittle finds joy in helping others find their way
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Daimler Trucks North America picks O’Leary to succeed Nielsen as president and CEO
PORTLAND, Ore., and STUTTGART, Germany — The board of management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary, 60, as the next president and CEO
Georgia trucker faces multiple charges following Indiana incident
SEYMOUR, Ind. — Truck driver Kendarius C. Poole, 29, of Riverdale, Georgia, was arrested in Indiana Sunday, Feb. 14, after leaving the scene of a
ParkMyFleet, TruckPark, FuelMe join forces to help drivers find safe, secure parking
NEW YORK — ParkMyFleet has partnered with TruckPark and FuelMe to provide a secure, reliable overnight parking spaces for truck drivers to help address the
Black History Month leaders: Charlton Paul works to encourage others
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Approaching winter storm prompts tractor-trailer restrictions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
TRENTON, N.J., and HARRISBURG, Pa. — As a winter storm bears down on parts of the northeastern U.S., agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania implement