Section of I-75 in Michigan will be closed to traffic this weekend, state’s DOT says
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a notice that a stretch of Interstate 75 in Oakland County will be closed this weekend, May
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First week of May shows signs of recovery for truckload volumes
For the first time since late March, rates rose on most high-traffic lanes during the week of May 4-10, according to a report by DAT.
Volvo, Mack offer free 90-day technician courses for high school, secondary school students
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are offering free 90-day eLearning classes for high school and secondary technical education students who are interested in
The Truck Boss Show – MATS, GATS and praying for GBATS
MATS, GATS and praying for GBATS
He’s a trucking Uncle Sam! The perfect song for these times
He’s a trucking Uncle Sam! The perfect song for these times
U.S. DOT modernizes HOS rules with four key revisions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules to
FMCSA extends hours-of-service suspension through June 14
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued yet another extension to its suspension of hours of service
Freight broker woes
Freight broker woes
Barnhart aids delivery of Gas Monkey Garage’s Richard Rawlings’ donation of energy drinks to health care, front-line workers
DALLAS — Barnhart Transportation and ShipSmith have partnered with Richard Rawlings and the Gas Monkey Foundation to provide 13 truckloads of Gas Monkey Energy Drink
Peterbilt reintroduces Model 389 Pride & Class package after limited runs in 2014, 2017
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced the return of the Model 389 Pride & Class package due to popular demand. Introduced with a
ACT offers predictions on COVID-19 impact on global economies, commercial-vehicle demand
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Recovery for global economies and North America’s commercial-vehicle demand should begin in 2021, according to ACT Research’s latest release of the North
Florida DOT, highway patrol, trucking association distribute 500 free meals to truck drivers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Commercial drivers who stopped at Florida’s southbound Interstate 75 rest area near Ocala last Thursday (May 7) were treated to a free
Goodwill South Florida produces 20,000 masks to protect Ryder employees working on logistics front lines
MIAMI — Goodwill South Florida has converted a portion of its sewing operations to manufacture 20,000 masks for employees at Ryder System Inc. to wear
Pennsylvania DOT reopens indoor facilities at more roadside rest areas
Harrisburg, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has reopened indoor facilities at three additional rest areas statewide. PennDOT’s rest areas were temporarily closed statewide
Industries come together to #thankatrucker, provide hand sanitizer, meals for drivers
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations, along with OneBeacon, U.S. Bank, Michelin and Hydro-Chem Systems, announced May 11 that the organizations are working together to provide
Fleet Advantage’s sale-leaseback program offers flexibility, financial relief for fleets
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage, which provides truck and trailer financing options, has launched a new sale-leaseback program to infuse cash and flexibility into
Michigan DOT lifts remaining spring weight restrictions on state highways
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation has lifted remaining spring weight restrictions on all trunkline highways in the state, effective May 8. These
Cattle truck tips and cows go flying
Cattle truck tips and cows go flying
Modern-day heroes: Georgia Ports Authority recognizes work of trucking community to keep supply chain moving
SAVANNAH, Ga. – As the nation faces concerns over COVID-19, Eric McCray realizes that the trucking community is the heartbeat of America, keeping the supply
CDC offers COVID-19 guidance to keep OTR drivers safe, healthy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published an article to help over-the-road truck drivers stay healthy and help prevent the spread of