Trucker missing in Mississippi: Police say disappearance is ‘really suspicious’
GAUTIER, Miss. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a truck driver whose 18-wheeler was abandoned at a rest stop on eastbound
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Spot truckload rates rose amid supply-chain imbalances during week ending July 26
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload freight rates continued to increase last week, bucking typical trends for late July, according to the DAT Spot Truckload Market
Speed limits could soon rev up on Oklahoma’s rural turnpikes, interstates
OKLAHOMA CITY — Drivers on some rural roadways in Oklahoma may see increased speed limits in the near future. Following extensive studies by the Oklahoma
TSA extends hazmat endorsement renewal through Oct. 29
WASHINGTON — An exemption from Renewal of the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Security Threat Assessment for Certain Individuals that was set to expire at the end
Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh to launch mobile repair service program Aug. 1
PITTSBURGH — Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh Inc., at 20 Fyda Drive in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, will launch a new Mobile Repair Service (MRS) program Monday, Aug. 3.
Shifter accessories available in vibrant colors from United Pacific Industries
LONG BEACH, Calif. – United Pacific Industries has expanded its commercial truck parts line with its new Vibrant Color Series shift knobs, shift covers, shifter
OOIDA leads coalition in saying ‘no’ to federally mandated insurance hikes
WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) led a coalition of more than 60 trade associations in voicing opposition against any increase of federally mandated
Independent Contractor – August 2020 Digital Edition
Independent Contractor August 2020 Digital Edition: California adopts first-of-its kind requirement for zero-emission trucks
Trucker’s Connection – August 2020 Digital Edition
Trucker’s Connection August 2020 Digital Edition: Your one stop shop for trucking jobs.
Big Money Trucking – August/September 2020 Digital Edition
Big Money Trucking Digital Edition Date: August 2020 Robert Morris and ‘Fiona’ increase autism awareness with inspirational truck
Transportation leaders to launch first-of-its-kind industry report analyzing fleet adoption of clean, advanced vehicle technologies
LOS ANGELES — Clean technology consulting firm and producers of the annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) is authoring a
ATA takes annual management conference to virtual format
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has officially decided to make this year’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition a virtual event to be
Neste opens four new renewable diesel fueling stations in California
HOUSTON — Neste, a leading producer of renewable diesel, has opened four new fueling stations in northern and central California, providing greater accessibility to 100
The Trucker News Channel — Truck Stop Pop
In this episode we cover: Truck Stop Pop | Truck Stop Face Coverings | Self-driving is a Decade Away Tucker Russ: Hey, truckers, I’m Tucker.
Latest reports from ACT Research show month-over-month improvements in June for freight index, truck and trailer sales
COLUMBUS, Ind. — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a negative impact on the global economy, reports from ACT Research (ACT) for June show
XPO Logistics appoints LaQuenta Jacobs as chief diversity officer
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics, Inc. has appointed LaQuenta Jacobs to the newly created position of chief diversity officer, effective August 3, 2020. Jacobs will provide cultural leadership
Montana works to update bridge load ratings across state to ensure safety
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun implementation of new load posting procedures on public bridges across the state as mandated
U.S. 51’s Cairo Bridge to close Aug. 1-31, resulting in 80-mile detour for drivers crossing Ohio River between Kentucky and Illinois
PADUCAH, Ky. — Beginning at 6:30 a.m. central time on Saturday, Aug. 1, the Cairo Bridge will be closed to all traffic, according to the Kentucky
Landstar 2020 All-Star Truck Giveaway winner takes home Freightliner
Landstar Million Mile Safe Driver and Roadstar Bobby Jordan and his wife Miche are headed home to Soso, Mississippi, with Bobby’s new Freightliner Cascadia 126!
NATSO encourages travel plazas, truck stops to require masks and starting this week, several will
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Last week NATSO, an organization representing the truck stops and travel plazas, encouraged truck stops and travel plazas nationwide to adopt a