Daimler Trucks North America announces winners of 2020 tech skills competition
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently announced the winners of this year’s Technician Skills Competition, which was held in a virtual format
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Carrier Transicold donates refrigeration unit to help Ohio food bank serve those in need
GROVE CITY, Ohio — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demand for aid from local food pantries is rising. The gift of a trailer refrigeration
Oklahoma infrastructure overhaul results in state’s rise from 49th in FHWA’s bridge-condition ranking to Top 10 status
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma highway bridge conditions are “making the grade” by moving from among the worst in the nation to the head of the
McLeod releases completely re-engineered Version 20.2 LoadMaster, PowerBroker software
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — McLeod Software has completely re-engineered its LoadMaster Enterprise and PowerBroker software, the company announced today (Aug. 17). The Version 20.2 updates provide new
Iowa DOT plan calls for upgrades, addition of truck parking areas throughout state; 18 areas slated for future closure
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation released a long-range plan for the state’s rest area system earlier this week. Under the plan, 30 of
PrePass Safety Alliances adds pre-clearance, bypass locations on 36 key routes in four states
PHOENIX — PrePass Safety Alliance now offers PrePass-approved carriers even more opportunities to safe time, money and fuel with the addition of 36 pre-clearance and bypass
I-496 improvements in Lansing, Michigan, promise streamlined travel for commercial drivers
LANSING, Mich. — Work on the Interstate 496 Pave the Way project in Lansing, part of the Rebuilding Michigan program instituted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer,
Vanguard Truck Centers opens new Volvo Trucks dealership in Greater Austin area of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Vanguard Truck Centers, a Volvo Trucks North America dealer, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new location just north
Chicago protest expected to shut down Dan Ryan Expressway Aug. 15; truckers urged to avoid I-94
CHICAGO — A protest rally and march is expected to shut down portions of the Dan Ryan Expressway/Interstate 94 in Chicago Saturday, Aug. 15, according
Penske Truck Leasing expands heavy-duty electric vehicle charging network
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing has opened its sixth heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Southern California, the company announced Aug. 10. Penske’s latest
Autonomous milestone: Locomation, Wilson Logistics complete revenue-earning deliveries in on-road pilot program
PORTLAND, Ore. — Locomation, the world’s first trucking technology platform to offer human-guided autonomous convoying, announced yesterday (Aug. 12) the successful completion of its first-ever
Roadmaster Drivers School set to open new training center in Columbus, Ohio
PETERSBURG, Fla. — Looking to address Ohio’s high unemployment rate and a shortage of truck drivers, Roadmaster Drivers School is opening a new training facility
Groceries, paper products reinstated in FMCSA’s latest HOS waiver extension
WASHINGTON — Commercial drivers transporting grocery and paper products for emergency restocking related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been reinstated in the latest extension of
Schneider National’s second-quarter report reflects impact of COVID-19; company looks forward to recovery in second half of 2020
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Schneider National Inc. released results for the second quarter of 2020 in late July, reporting drops in both operating revenue and income
North Dakota’s Wallwork Kenworth-Williston moves to larger full-service facility on 8-acre site
WILLISTON, N.D. — Wallwork Kenworth has relocated its Williston, North Dakota, operation to a larger full-service facility to meet the growing demand for Kenworth trucks
Planning Strategies Designed To Meet Today’s Business Challenges
In this debut edition of the IN-SITE 2020 Podcast Series, we will focus on some of the added business considerations and challenges that owner-operators, independent
CVSA sets previously postponed 2020 inspection blitz for Sept. 9-11
GREENBELT, Md. — This year’s International Roadcheck will be Sept. 9-11, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The Roadcheck, initially set for May,
YRC Freight expands regional next-day service to 11 new locations in the mid-South region of U.S.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — YRC Freight, part of YRC Worldwide, has expanded its regional next-day service to the mid-South region of the U.S. as well
Cape Fear Community College celebrates graduation of 19 truck-driver training students
WILMINGTON, N.C. — On Aug. 7, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) celebrated a milestone for 19 students as they successfully graduated from the school’s truck-driver
The Trucker News Channel — Wild Ride
In this episode we cover: Wild Ride in Florida | SuperRigs | Remembering Bill Mack Tucker Russ: Hey, truckers. I’m Tucker. A Florida man causes