How to stay compliant if your ELD goes down
While we’d prefer technology to work perfectly all the time, sometimes it fails. If this should happen to your electronic logging device (ELD) during regular
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J.B. Hunt’s Shipper 360 freight-matching platform now offers temperature-controlled services
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has added enhancements to its technology platform, including the availability of temperature-controlled transportation services within Shipper 360
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition December 15, 2020
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition December 15, 2020: OOIDA president Todd Spencer makes bid for top spot at FMCSA as Biden names cabinet candidates
Driver-activated remote programming feature now standard on new Volvo trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a successful four-month pilot program, Volvo Trucks announced Dec. 14 that the Driver Display Activation (DDA) application has been added to
Daimler’s Oregon truck manufacturing plant will meet target of carbon-neutral production this year
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) on Dec. 14 announced that its Portland truck manufacturing plant is setting the course for the company’s
ACT Research forecast shows freight market facing shortages, bottlenecks, imbalances
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest installment of ACT Research’s Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook report, the backlogs facing the nation’s freight industry
Kenworth’s longest-serving dealer celebrates 75 years in business
SALT LAKE CITY — Kenworth Sales Co. recently celebrated its 75th anniversary as a Kenworth dealer, the longest tenure in the Kenworth dealer network. Founded
New Love’s locations bring total of 194 new truck parking spaces to Florida and Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Amarillo, Texas, and Baldwin, Florida, thanks to two travel stops that opened Dec. 10. The
Fuel-cell electric heavy-duty trucks slated for delivery to customers at two California ports
PLANO, Texas — Touted as “the future of heavy-duty trucking,” two fuel cell electric heavy duty Class 8 trucks built under the Zero and Near
Grote Industries granted FMCSA waiver to mount brake-activated pulsing lamps on trailers
MADISON, Ind. — Grote Industries has received a waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that allows motor carriers to install brake-activated pulsating warning
Idaho Transportation Department seeks comments on proposed changes to truck weight limits
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is requesting public input on a proposal to reclassify several highways in Latah County as legal for
EPA awards Port of New Orleans more than $1.2 million to help reduce diesel emissions
DALLAS — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a cooperative agreement with the Port of New Orleans to fund diesel emissions-reduction programs. The agreement
Truck Boss Show — Smart Trailer Tech & Freight Rate Deep Dive
Learn about all-time high rejections, the do’s and don’ts of cargo protection, a reminder to check those smoke detectors, and we dispel the myth diesel
Brent Spence Bridge repair now ‘past the midpoint,’ on target to reopen Dec. 23
COVINGTON, Ky. — Repair continues on the Brent Spence Bridge linking Kentucky and Ohio, with the pouring of a new layer of concrete on the
‘Smoky and the Bandit’ movie inspired Daniel Bearden’s love for Kenworth trucks
VAN BUREN, Ark. — The first time Daniel Bearden laid eyes on a Kenworth truck was when he watched the classic film “Smokey and the
Border patrol agents find more than 200 illegal immigrants packed into commercial trailers
LAREDO, Texas — In two separate incidents during the first week of December, agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stopped human smugglers and
Indiana weigh-station inspection leads to discovery of 50 kilos of cocaine in commercial trailer
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — Two California men were arrested in Indiana Monday, Dec. 7, when troopers with the Indiana State Police, discovered 50 kilos of
Chao exhorts trucking industry to continue efforts to stop human trafficking
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted a virtual seminar today, Dec. 8, to help combat human trafficking. The event, a collaboration between
WIT selects female military vets for Wreaths Across America trip
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has chosen Janice Neitz and Nichole Garcia to accompany Kellylynn McLaughlin, WIT’s driver ambassador, on part
Minnesota DOT allocates $61 million to improve freight transportation network
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) awarded $61 million in funding for 13 highway infrastructure projects the department says will improve