Truckers begin ‘slow roll’ at the Port of Los Angeles
We are on scene at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California as more than 60 truckers begin a slow roll in protest
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Arizona DOT extends raised weight limits for delivery of essentials through end of May
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation has extended higher weight limits for commercial trucks hauling critical supplies and goods. In early April, in coordinating
NATSO, International Franchise Association work together to feed truck drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, a national association that represents truck stops and travel plazas, has partnered with the International Franchise Association to provide truck drivers
Truckers protest in DC – The Truck Boss Show
The Truck Boss show team talks with Mark Hammond about truck insurance, Jesse James Dupree on his new Rock and Roll hit, ‘It Didn’t Fall
Wyoming issues first food-truck permit for Interstate 25 rest area, more sites expected
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation on April 30 approved the first food-truck vendor for operation at the state’s rest areas. G-Licious Catering
Great America Trucking Show canceled for 2020
DALLAS – The 2020 Great America Trucking Show, which was scheduled for Aug. 27-29 and presented by Randall-Reilly, has been canceled according to a release
‘Emergency project’ to expand truck parking at Arizona‘s Haviland rest area on Interstate 40
PHOENIX — A project fast-tracked by the Arizona Department of Transportation will add 38 truck parking spaces to the Haviland Rest Area along Interstate 40
Research explores impact of COVID-19, recovery on nation’s transportation, commercial-vehicle markets
Columbus, Ind. — In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that the North American commercial-vehicle market, as well as the
Report shows used-truck sales up year to date but price, other factors decline for long term
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Used Class 8 same-dealer sales volumes saw just a 1% drop month over month in March, with longer term sales rising 5%
The Trucker Newspaper – May 1, 2020 – Digital Edition
The Trucker Newspaper Digital Edition May 1, 2020: Owner-Operators feel pain of rate decline due to pandemic; protesters block freeway in Houston
Bicycle drafting a dump truck at 45 MPH
Who are you rooting for in this video? The cyclist to keep up or the trucker to tap his breaks! Let us know in the
Missouri DOT extends permit for trucks carrying overweight loads during COVID-19 crisis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In an effort to ensure the flow of essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced April
Drivewyze adds Indiana rest areas info, including available parking spots, to safety alerts
DALLAS — Fleets that use the Drivewyze PreClear weigh-station bypass service, which includes the Drivewyze Safety Notifications service, now have in-cab notifications to inform drivers
ATA, Protective Insurance Co., ABF Freight team up to provide free hand sanitizer refills for truckers
ARLINGTON, Va. — As professional truck drivers continue to serve on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis, American Trucking Associations has partnered with Protective
Howes Hall of Fame recognizes those who impact the industry
David Compton: Joining me today is Rob and Erica Howes from Howes Products, and Ellen Voie from Women in Trucking. Welcome, everybody. Erica Howes: Thank
Free pre-trip inspection training app can help schools prepare new drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Experts say a shortage of qualified truck drivers could pose a threat to the nation’s supply chain, causing a shortage of
More locations added for distributing free masks to truck drivers
Last week The Trucker reported that about 800,000 masks have slated for distribution to U.S. truck drivers along the nation’s high-volume trucking lanes. While distribution
Arizona DOT offering virtual training to drivers in Mexico to promote commerce during pandemic
PHOENIX — An Arizona Department of Transportation program that helps truck drivers in Mexico better understand and prepare for safety inspections at the border is
Freight rates, volumes slip, according to latest For-Hire Trucking Index
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Last week ACT Research released the latest For-Hire Trucking Index, which included March data. The index showed contraction in both volumes and
El Centro Sector border patrol sees spike in tractor-trailer smuggling trend from Mexico to U.S.
SALTON CITY, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents with the El Centro Sector have issued a notice to the public about smugglers attempting to use tractor-trailers to