DAT Solutions: Spot van rate up 12% since March 1; Load-to-truck ratio jumps
With supply chains strained by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, spot truckload rates were higher for all three equipment types during the week ending
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Coronavirus relief legislation would provide critical assistance to small carriers
WASHINGTON — The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was released late Wednesday night and was unanimously approved by the Senate. This $2.2
International Roadcheck postponed due to public health, safety concerns
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that this year’s International Roadcheck will be postponed. The annual event was originally scheduled
FMCSA waiver offers some exemptions for drivers assisting in COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON — On March 24, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a waiver that lifts several regulations for commercial driver’s license (CDL) and
California truck stop, Melton Technologies provide free breakfast for truckers
PASO ROBLES, Calif. — Starting today (Wednesday, March 25), truckers who stop by the San Paso Truck Stop, 81 Wellsona Road, will receive a free
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.8% in February
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.8% in February after falling 0.3% in January. In February,
GPS data shows critical truck deliveries continuing despite COVID-19 pandemic
ATLANTA — Data released today (Tuesday, March 24) by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that the nation’s trucks are continuing to move —
J.B. hunt provides bonuses in appreciation of COVID-19 response efforts
LOWELL, Ark., – J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. will provide a one-time bonus of $500 for drivers and personnel at field operations and customer facilities supporting
The Trucker Newspaper – April 1, 2020 – Digital Edition
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PACCAR responds to COVID-19 impact with suspension of truck and engine production
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PACCAR Inc. has made the decision to suspend truck and engine production at its factories worldwide from March 24 to April 6
A trucker’s tale of quarantine
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel hunker down awaiting test results for Covid-19. Courtesy: Trucking Review Channel
PAM temporarily cuts 50 employees in response to Michigan plant closures
TONTITOWN, Ark. – Arkansas-based PAM Transport, Inc. has temporarily laid off more than 50 employees. Arkansas news station, KATV Channel 7, has reported that these
Iowa Motor Truck Association to provide free boxed lunches to truck drivers March 24-25
DES MOINES, Iowa – To show appreciation and gratitude for the trucking industry during the COVID-19 crisis, the Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) will provide
Saving fuel with Rocketail
David: Hi, this is Dave Compton with the Trucker News Channel. Joining me today is Daniel from Rocketail. Daniel, welcome to the show. Daniel: Thanks
The Truck Boss Show – COVID 19 Precautions, Tax Answers and HOS
Our good friends at the Truck Boss Show discuss Hours of Service update, answer some tax questions with Trucker Tax Tools, COVID 19 precautions for
The Trucker News Channel Episode #094
In this episode we cover… – Virus takes toll on toll roads. – Toilet paper thefts from highway rest stops. – Penn DOT reopens rest
What it takes to be a team driver
Dave: Hi, this is Dave Compton from the trucker.com and joining me today is Laura Duryea, from Boyle Transport. Laura is the head of driver
FMCSA issues FAQs about emergency declarations for COVID-19 relief
Do you have questions about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s emergency declaration that grants relief from hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for commercial vehicle drivers transporting
February saw 15% drop in nation’s trailer net orders, report says
COLUMBUS, Ind. – February net US trailer orders of 12.7k units were down 15% month over month and 45% below the previous year. Before accounting
Relief is in sight along Pennsylvania Turnpike as service plazas reopen
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced March 19 that all 17 of its service plazas along the turnpike will reopen at 7 a.m.