What’s the buzz? Bee infestation causes shutdown of Nevada rest area
SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. ― Hundreds of bees were discovered swarming the faucets, toilets and other facilities at the Southern Nevada Visitor’s Center rest area along U.S.
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Garmin unveils new series of oversized dēzl truck navigators for OTR drivers
OLATHE, Kan. ― Garmin now offers its dēzl over-the-road navigators with 7-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch screen options, allowing drivers to easily access vital information. “The
Trucking through COVID-19: Driver sees a good change coming out of a bad time
GREELEY, Colo. — “The worst of times can bring about the best of changes.” That may sound like a line from a Charles Dickens book,
Semi stuck in Virginia tunnel halts traffic
NORFOLK, Va. ― Traffic at the westbound entrance of Norfolk’s downtown tunnel, which links Norfolk to Portsmouth, Virginia, was halted Tuesday morning, May 26, after
Convoy, Dairy MAX team up to deliver milk to food banks across the Southwest
DALLAS ― Convoy, a digital freight network, and Dairy MAX, a nonprofit dairy council that represents 900 dairy farm families, have teamed up to help families in
TravelCenters of America to open Petro Stopping Center in Monteagle, Tennessee
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc. has announced that it signed a franchise agreement to open a Petro Stopping Center in Monteagle, Tennessee. Operated
New Firestone drive tire aids fuel efficiency, provides all-weather dependability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched the all-new Firestone FD692 drive tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Mack produces personal protective equipment at truck-manufacturing facility
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — In response to sustained demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated about 500 pieces of
ATA study shows company drivers’ average pay increased by $6,000 between 2017-2019
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) on May 21 released the latest version of the association’s Driver Compensation Study, which showed average driver
Minnesota’s I-35 Albert Lea rest area temporarily closed for repair
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The northbound Interstate 35 Albert Lea rest area is temporarily closed because of a water pump failure, according to the Minnesota Department
Fleet Advantage’s Griffin, McMahon earn National Private Truck Council’s CTP accreditation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage, a company that provides leasing solutions, asset management and strategic consulting for clients operating Class 8 truck fleets, congratulates
The Trucker News Channel Episode #103
In this episode… – Freight brokers – $2 million in cash inside cab – Try logging on and then off – Cat Scale Rig of
QuikQ offers simplified mobile CAT Scale payments through Weigh My Truck app
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — QuikQ LLC and CAT Scale have partnered to provide a convenient way for truck drivers to to pay for their weigh directly
No cash payments accepted at Michigan’s international Blue Water Bridge through June 21
PORT HURON, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced on May 21 that no cash payments will be accepted for any vehicles conducting
FMCSA issues guidance on conducting compliance assessments during COVID-19 crisis
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on May 19 released new guidance for motor-carrier compliance reviews under 49 CFR part 385, subpart A,
New TA Express now open in Mount Vernon, Texas
MOUNT VERNON, Texas — TravelCenters of America has opened a new TA Express in Mount Vernon, Texas. Formerly Duke’s Travel Plaza, the newly branded TA
Truck shows, conventions move to virtual format to accommodate social-distancing guidelines
While many areas of the U.S. have “reopened” following full or partial shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as
Love’s continues to grow with new locations in South Carolina and Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is now serving customers in Summerton, South Carolina, and Laredo, Texas, thanks to two travel stops
April’s preliminary net trailer orders hit all-time low volume
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary April net U.S. trailer orders were 250 units, an all-time monthly low for the industry, according to information released by ACT
Log on…log off
This poor trucker probably wishes he was behind a computer and not behind the wheel of this semi. This video brings a new meaning to