Indiana DOT announces extended closures along I-70 for scheduled maintenance, repair
INDIANAPOLIS — The eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 from the South Split to Ronald Reagan Parkway in Indianapolis will be closed for approximately
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New routing-assistance app helps commercial drivers navigate nation’s highways during times of crisis
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) launched a new Commercial Routing Assistance (CRA) tool May 6 for truckers and
Will spring produce stabilize trucking?
This guest opinion, written by industry pricing expert Mark Montague, was originally posted on DAT’s blog on April 21. Recent news has been all about
What is it like being an auto hauler
David Compton: Joining me today is Bob Sellers, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Reliable Carriers. Bob, welcome to the show. Bob Sellers: Thank
Transportation industry doubles Secretary Chao’s call for ‘100 Pledges in 100 Days’ to stop human trafficking
WASHINGTON — In January, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao called on the nation’s transportation industry to “put the brakes on human trafficking.” Chao asked for
Drinking straight from the tanker
David Compton: There is no doubt that, during the coronavirus, some people might be imbibing a little bit more than normal, and there’s nothing like
Love’s Travel Stops open in Alabama and Mississippi adding total of 109 truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is now serving customers in Smiths Station, Alabama, and Walnut, Mississippi, thanks to two travel stops
Price gouging against truckers in North Carolina
David Compton: North Carolina attorney general, Josh Stein has filed the state’s first price gouging lawsuit of the coronavirus crisis against Charlotte based A-1
Kenworth training program gives college engineering students real-world experience
KIRKLAND, Wash. — For the past 33 years, engineering students at Seattle University have been applying their education and training to real-world solutions. It’s part
Truck drivers can stream Road Dog Trucking Radio for free through May 31
SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio, channel 146, is offering an exclusive free-to-air channel for professional truck drivers on the front lines, through Sunday, May 31.
PrePass integrates with Geotab’s open API for weigh station bypass, safety alerts
PHOENIX — PrePass Safety Alliance has announced that its PrePass MOTION app will now integrate with Geotab. This integration will give qualified motor carriers an
Illinois DOT partners with local groups to provide free food for truckers at weigh stations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To help the public show appreciation to the trucking industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois Department of Transportation will coordinate with
Trucker Path app, Motel 6 join forces to help truckers find lodging
DALLAS — A new partnership between the Trucker Path app and Motel 6 is designed to help professional drivers easily find safe, affordable lodging while
Semi carrying hay bales catches fire in Monroe County
Courtesy: KCCI Transcription: Monroe County sheriff dash-cam captured this in Albia. Hay bales on fire on a semi-trailer. Deputies say the semi was on Highway
Preliminary market report for April shows COVID-19’s negative affect on truck sales deepening
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in April fell to 4,100 units, down 46% from March and 72% lower than an
Joint research by ATRI, OOIDA, identifies COVID-19 impact on trucking, offers recommendations
ATLANTA — The nation’s truckers provide vital resources during COVID-19 pandemic but the crisis has still had a negative impact on the industry as a
Louisiana extends commercial truck weight-limit waiver through May 31
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has extended the weight-limit waiver for commercial trucks assisting in COVID-19 relief efforts
Pilot Co. introduces rebranded fuel card with new fleet benefits
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Co., which operates Pilot and Flying J travel centers, has rebranded its commercial-fleet credit card and rewards program. The new Axle
FMCSA launches Crash Preventability Determination Program, allows crash-fault disputes for CSA scores
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Administration announced Friday (May 1) that the agency has launched its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP), giving motor carriers
The Trucker News Channel 100th episode
In this episode we cover… – GATS canceled – Milk tanker spills – Arizona adds emergency parking for trucks – Semi hit and run David