Double Coin opens its largest warehouse and distribution center in Houston
MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin and CMA, a tire manufacturer offering a comprehensive lineup of products, has expanded its warehouse network with the addition of
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Volvo Trucks, Samsara hope to develop comprehensive single-source telematics service to enhance efficiency of drivers, fleets
GREENSBORO, N.C., and SAN FRANSISCO — Volvo Trucks North America has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samsara to investigate providing an all-encompassing, single-source telematics
A. Duie Pyle expands services with new integrated logistics center near Hagerstown, Maryland
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A. Duie Pyle, a provider of asset- and non-asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions in the Northeast U.S., has opened an
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2020
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2020: With some HOS changes poised to go into effect, a new pilot program means more could be on the horizon
Schneider honors associates during company’s 41st annual Driver Appreciation Days
GREEN BAY, Wis. — During the company’s 41st annual Driver Appreciation Days, Sept. 15-17, Schneider will thank drivers with gifts, special activities and prize drawings. “Drivers
The Trucker News Channel — GPS Fail
In this episode we cover a trucker stuck on an ATV/Snowmobile Road in Oregon as well as a hand-drawn license plate attempt in Kentucky. Plus,
Michigan researchers subject material to ‘trial by fire and ice’ in quest for better bridge components
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and researchers at Lawrence Technological University have subjected a high-tech material to trial by fire and
FleetNet partners with Daimler to provide roadside-assistance programs for Freightliner, Western Star
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced new roadside assistance programs for both Freightliner and Western Star customers. Under the new programs, DTNA
Navistar Board of Directors says TRATON’s second offer to purchase outstanding shares of the company is ‘a starting point’
LISLE, Ill., — TRATON SE has hit the gas again on its attempts to purchase the remaining shares of Navistar International Corp., the holding company whose
The Truck Boss Show — Rest Stop Roundup & Onaway Speedway Highlights
Tons of great info in this week’s show! Hear some advice from an OHP Trooper about what law enforcement officials look for during an inspection
ATA highlights truckers’ response to COVID-19 pandemic during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Sept. 14, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), along with thousands of its members and partners, the American Trucking Associations began its
PrePass adds more than 1,000 new safety alerts to help keep professional drivers safe on the road
PHOENIX — To help make trucks drivers aware of upcoming road hazards, work zones, available parking spaces and more, PrePass Safety Alliance has added more
FMCSA extends regulatory waiver for drivers responding to COVID-19 emergencies through end of year
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 through Dec. 31, 2020. The declaration, initially enacted in March
Utah Highway Patrol video shows tractor-trailers blown over by strong winds
Several trucks driving through parts of Utah late last week experienced hurricane-force winds. It is reported that more than 45 tractor-trailers were blown over by
Shell Rotella celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with giveaways, special deals, more
HOUSTON — Shell Rotella is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, with giveaways and promotions as a way of saying “thank you” to
Declining used-truck inventory positions heavy-duty truck market for price recovery, market data shows
LINCOLN, Neb. — According to new market data from Sandhills Global, used heavy-duty sleeper truck inventory on TruckPaper.com was down 22% in August compared to
July’s Freight Transportation Services Index shows 2.5% improvement from April low, still lags 8.8% behind high point in August 2019
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 0.3% in
Voting is open for People’s Choice category of 2020 America’s Transportation Awards; winners of grand prize, people’s choice to be announced in November
WASHINGTON — Twelve state department of transportation projects were named finalists in the 2020 America’s Transportation Awards competition by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Averitt Express celebrates employees during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, Averitt Express will be working to show appreciation for its entire team with events
Maine association celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with free lunch Sept. 14
YORK, Maine — In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) will host a driver appreciation event from 11