He’s a trucking Uncle Sam! The perfect song for these times
He’s a trucking Uncle Sam! The perfect song for these times
The Trucker News Staff
- About The Trucker News Staff
- The Trucker News Staff produces engaging content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker Newspaper, which has been serving the trucking industry for more than 30 years. With a focus on drivers, the Trucker News Staff aims to provide relevant, objective content pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry. The Trucker News Staff is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Posts by The Trucker News Staff
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
Job Opportunities, May 2020 Digital Edition
Job Opportunities Digital Edition May 2020: February Class 8 Truck Market Showed Lowest Sales Month Since April 2017
Independent Contractor, May 2020 Digital Edition
Independent Contractor Digital Edition, May 2020: ATA joins President Trump in recognizing nation’s truck drivers at the White House.
Trucker’s Connection May 2020, Digital Edition
Trucker’s Connection – Digital Edition, May 2020: Drivers have power to help preventing minor mishaps, disastrous pileups on the road
Bergstrom appoints Dan Giovannetti as president and CEO
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Bergstrom Inc., a designer and manufacturer of cab climate systems for heavy-duty commercial trucks, off-highway machines, and specialty vehicles, recently announced that