More than 3,000 pounds of meth, worth more than $60 million, discovered in commercial rigs
LAREDO, Texas — In late October, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered and seized more than $60 million in hard narcotics that were
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Election-day commentary: 2020 campaigns result in nationwide confusion
Thanks goodness it is finally here — Election Day! I am writing this article on the morning of Nov. 3, 2020, and I am the
PrePass now provides nearly 2,800 safety notifications across all 48 contiguous states
PHOENIX — Motor carriers and commercial drivers operating across all 48 contiguous states can now benefit from nearly 2,800 in-cab safety notifications through the PrePass
FMCSA hopes to gain ‘traction’ for automated-vehicle tech through hands-on demos, gathering input from industry insiders
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public input on a survey questionnaire, Trucking Fleet Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Managing
The Trucker News Channel — Tiny Trucker
In this episode, we cover drivers battling 90 mph wind gusts in California and an autonomous convoy traveled nearly 300 miles through Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Sales of Class 8 natural gas trucks dropped 15% year to date through August, ACT report shows
COLUMBUS, Ind. — U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales for the first eight months of 2020 dropped 15% year to date
Volvo, Daimler cement agreement on production of commercial fuel-cell systems for heavy-duty trucks
STUTTGART, Germany, and GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a formal, binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and
Peterbilt now taking orders for electric Class 8 tractor; production to begin next year
DENTON, Texas — Those in the market for an electric Class 8 tractor can now preorder Peterbilt’s 579EV, the manufacturer announced Nov. 3. Customers can
Volvo Trucks to continue sponsorship of America’s Road Team for 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America will continue to serve as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2021.
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh elected ATA chair, becoming second woman to lead association
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Board of Directors of American Trucking Associations (ATA) have elected Sherri Garner Brumbaugh as the organization’s 76th chair during ATA’s Management
New TA Express adds truck parking, fuel lanes, more to Carthage, Texas
CARTHAGE, Texas — TravelCenters of America Inc., operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel-center network, has opened a new TA Express
Bridgestone adds SmartWay-verified, CARB-compliant FuelTech Drive retread to Bandag MaxTread lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. last week introduced the FuelTech Drive retread for the drive wheel position, the newest addition to the tire manufacturer’s Bandag
Dupré Logistics’ safety record receives recognition from NTTC with two awards
LAFAYETTE, La. — Dupré Logistics was recently recognized for its outstanding safety record by National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), an industry champion for transportation safety
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – November 2020 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – November 2020 Digital Edition: Labor of Love – Daniel and Phyllis Snow remodeled their 1996 Freightliner into a showpiece, Tying up loose ends, Cat in the cab, Owning the wheel
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition November 1, 2020
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition November 1, 2020: Proposed mandatory guidelines from DHS for hair drug testing spark debate in trucking industry
TRATON partners with Hino, launches e-mobility venture to develop commercial electric vehicles
MUNICH and TOKYO — TRATON SE and Hino Motors Ltd. have signed a joint venture agreement to develop and produce electric commercial vehicles, the two
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Jeremy Hoffman
Jeremy Hoffman believes a truck is a tool to achieve your goals, but just because it is a means to an end doesn’t mean it
The Truck Boss Show — Last Mile Mercedes + Motivation from Matt & Joey
This week, our friends at The Truck Boss show cover a record-breaking drug bust, FMCSA has another denial, Kenworth’s electric truck for sale now, and
After driver fatality, owner of Rhode Island trucking company admits to falsifying drivers’ ELD records
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The owner of a now-defunct commercial trucking company admitted to a federal court judge in Providence that he altered thousands of electronic
Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania conduct automated truck platooning demo, deliver donations to local food banks
Motorists in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan on Oct. 22 might have noticed a matching pair of tractor-trailers playing “follow the leader” along the interstates and