The Trucker News Channel – Big Rig on Patrol
In this episode, we cover big-rig cops on patrol in Florida and a tractor-trailer nearly crashed into a Pennsylvania high school. Plus, Sandia labs launched
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Driver shortage tops ATRI’s 2020 list of top trucking industry issues for motor carriers; insurance makes lists for first time since 2005
ARLINGTON, Va. — For the fourth year in a row, the driver shortage is the top overall concern for the trucking industry, according to a
New ACT report shows motor carriers enjoying volume growth, pricing power
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, motor carriers, especially, are enjoying a period of volume growth and pricing power that
12% of inspected commercial vehicles placed out of service during 2020 Brake Safety Week
GREENBELT, Md. — During this year’s Brake Safety Week, Aug. 23-29, 12% of the 43,565 commercial motor vehicles inspected were placed out of service for
Rand McNally acquired by TELEO Capital, prepares to launch 3-year production plan
CHICAGO — Mapping company Rand McNally has been acquired by TELEO Capital Management, the companies announced Friday, Oct. 23. Joseph Roark has been named chairman of
Schneider receives U.S. Ride of Pride truck, selects veteran of U.S. Marine Corps as captain
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Tom Lehr, a highly decorated U.S. Marine veteran and truck driver for Schneider, will captain this year’s Ride of Pride truck
U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge open to normal traffic flow; deadline for input on planned new structure is Oct. 30
PADUCAH, Ky. — The U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge has opened to normal two-lane traffic flow, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). A work
Daimler Trucks, Waymo announce plans to create Level 4 autonomous Freightliner Cascadia
STUTTGART, Germany, and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE Level 4 technology,
U.S. trucking industry ‘answered the call’ in 2020, says ATA’s Spear
ARLINGTON, Va. — In an Oct. 26 state-of-the-industry address at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2020 Management Conference, Chris Spear, the association’s president and CEO,
Louisiana governor, state DOT officials celebrate completion of I-10 widening project
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards today (Oct. 26) joined Louisiana Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, along with local and state
Ryder enhances used-truck sales options through new website, additional physical locations
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. has launched a new, fully responsive, mobile-friendly vehicle sales website, ryder.com/used-trucks, that includes an expanded inventory of used vehicles, enhanced
New Jersey trucker who left scene of accident that killed 2 declared ‘imminent hazard’ by FMCSA
WASHINGTON — A New Jersey-licensed truck driver who caused a fatal accident in September has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the
Nearly 100 new truck parking spaces coming to I-80 in Wyoming
RAWLINS, Wyo. — Trucker Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has launched a multiyear project that will add nearly 100 new winter truck parking spaces, along
September’s net trailer orders third-highest in history, ACT report shows
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net U.S. trailer orders of 51,208 units during September showed a significant improvement from August (up 82%), and were 174% above September
Shell launches E-Fluids for light-, medium-, heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles
LONDON — Shell has added E-Fluids to its specialized fluids portfolio to support both battery-electric (BEV) and fuel-cell-electric (FCEV) powertrains for light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial
Love’s opens 17,000-square-foot location, adding 94 truck parking spaces to Mount Juliet, Tennessee
OKLAHOMA CITY — With the opening of one of the company’s largest truck stops, Love’s Travel Stops now serves customers in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. The
Michelin X One tires more fuel efficient than leading competitor’s tire, MVT Solutions test report shows
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — When tested side by side with a leading competitive brand, Michelin’s X One tires produced the better fuel efficiency, according to
Demand for commercial vehicles ‘not on the worry list,’ ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, there are any number of concerns regarding the economy
Budget restrictions could impact winter road maintenance, Wyoming DOT says
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Because of decreased revenue, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is facing a tight budget and will strictly follow its set plan
The Trucker News Channel — Whose lane is it anyway?
In this episode, we cover: A Swedish manufacturer is making its autonomous, electric transport vehicles available globally, lane markings in Utah leave drivers wondering, whose