U.S. Border Patrol’s Operation Big Rig calls on public to help stop human smuggling
EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol is asking the public to help stop human smuggling attempts through Operation
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Iowa 80 truck stop announces pet, truck beauty contest winners from first-ever virtual Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — Like many other truck shows and events since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa 80 truck stop’s 2020 Walcott Truckers
The Trucker News Channel — Roadside BBQ
In this episode, we cover: Roadside BBQ | Mack’s Nascar hauler wraps | Emergency landing Tucker: Hey, you truckers. I’m Tucker. A truck carrying raw
Teens driving tractor-trailer attempt to smuggle 23 illegal immigrants at U.S. Southern border
TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped two U.S. citizens, both juveniles, as they attempted to smuggle 23 illegal border crossers in a tractor-trailer
Daimler to recall more than 180,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors in U.S. and Canada
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling 164,317 Freightliner Cascadia tractors in the U.S. and 18,774 in Canada because of an issue
Truck driver faces multiple charges in crash that killed 4 children on I-70 in Indiana
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police have confirmed that four children died in an accident that involved two tractor-trailers and a Chevrolet passenger
Dart Transit Company names 2019 Driver/Contractor of the Year winners
EAGAN, Minn. — Dart Transit Company has awarded four fleet members with its 2019 Drivers and Owner Operators of the Year honors for 2019. President
South Carolina’s upgraded 511 traveler info system features enhanced features; app offers verbal alerts of crashes, construction
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has enhanced its 511 Traveler information System, making it more user friendly and providing more
Landstar announces winner of 2020 All-Star Truck Giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bobby Jordan of Soso, Mississippi, a Roadstar Million Mile Safe Driver for Landstar Systems Inc., has won the company’s 2020 All-Star Truck
Drivers asked to make nominations for 2021 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and MARKHAM, Ontario — Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are now accepting nominations for the 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For contest. During
‘Emergency conditions’ HOS exception applies to drivers encountering dangerous situations, FMCSA says
WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, truck drivers across the nation have reported encountering protests and other civil disturbances while on the road, and there have
Find out how to become an owner-operator through OOIDA’s ‘Truck to Success’ online business series
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Interested in the ins and outs of being an owner-operator? The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has scheduled an online training
McLeod to offer annual IT Security Summit and Transportation & Accounting Finance Conference as virtual events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – McLeod Software has chosen a virtual approach for both its second annual Information Technology Security Summit as well as its fourth annual
Volvo Trucks offers free extension of uptime services package
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is extending the coverage period for its Volvo Trucks Uptime Services support bundle at no cost through the
Operation Safe Driver Week starts July 12 with focus on speeding
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week begins Sunday, July 12, and continues through Saturday, July 18. During
Brake Safety Week scheduled for August 23-29, CVSA says
GREENBELT, Md. — Brake Safety Week will proceed as planned Aug. 23-29, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). During the weeklong event, law-enforcement
FMCSA grants flexibility in random drug-testing requirements during COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering flexibility to motor carriers that are unable to comply with random drug and alcohol
TA Express to open first location in California later this year
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc. is making plans to open a new TA Express in California later this year. The company, which operates the
Walcott Truckers Jamboree moves online this year, but truckers still eat free at Iowa 80 Kitchen July 9-11
WALCOTT, Iowa — The 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicked off today (July 9) in a new online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event
Seven new Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations are now open
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has opened seven new Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube