OOIDA asks retailers, Congress to help solve challenges of owner-operators during crisis
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is reaching out to both big box retailers and Congress to help resolve what OOIDA is
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Dynasys unveils 3 new APU products, including update to Gen 2K
ALLIANCE, Neb. – Dynasys, a division of Perrin Manufacturing, has released three new APU products, Dynasys Gen 3K, Dynasys EIS and Dynasys 8kW. All three
Preliminary used Class 8 volumes contracted in March but remain positive year-over-year, year-to-date
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) contracted 8% month-over-month in 2020’s third month, according to the latest preliminary release of
Cummins partners with 3M to produce PPE components in response to COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins has reached an agreement with 3M to manufacture high-efficiency particulate filters for use in 3M’s Powered Air Purifying Respirators, or PAPRs.
Veccram debuts multifunctional app for truck drivers with roadside assistance, free driver GPS
HOUSTON — Veccram recently launched its proprietary roadside assistance and GPS app for truck drivers working in the continental U.S. With just a single download
Averitt provides masks to more than 5,000 drivers and frontline associates
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has begun distributing protective face masks to more than 5,000 of its associates. Drivers, dock workers and other frontline associates
Using Bestpass for toll management
Hi, this is David Compton with The Trucker News Channel. I’m here with Michael from Bestpass. Michael, welcome to the show. Bestpass: Thank you, David.
Carrier Transicold launches new solar-power system for trailer refrigeration with greater charging efficiency
ATHENS, Ga. — Optimized to deliver more power faster, Carrier Transicold’s newest solar-charging system for transport-refrigeration-unit (TRU) batteries features an innovative design that conveniently fits
Trucker rescued as semi hangs from bridge over Elizabeth River
First responders free a driver of a tractor-trailer after the vehicle crashed into the wall of a bridge in Chesapeake early Monday morning. The tractor-trailer
Face coverings, other safety measures required in New Jersey retail businesses, warehouses
TRENTON, N.J. — Customers and employees at New Jersey retail businesses and essential industries must wear a cloth face covering while on the premises, according
FHWA grants states broad emergency truck weight permitting leeway
WASHINGTON — The Federal Highway Administration is providing state departments of transportation with broad truck-weight permitting leeway for shipments of emergency supplies related to the
The Trucker News Channel Episode #097
In this episode we cover… – Chick-fil-A opens to truckers – FMCSA extends HOS suspension – Arizona reopens rest areas – Our Cat Scale Rig
McLeod announces new digital freight matching web service for PowerBroker
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – McLeod Software has introduced a new digital freight matching (DFM) web service API for its PowerBroker TMS product. This web service allows
Army and Air Force Exchange keeps drivers safe, informed during COVID-19 crisis
DALLAS — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is making sure all associates have up-to-date information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including associates who are on
Truck drives into North Platte River in Wyoming; driver fatigue thought to be cause
SINCLAIR, Wyo. — A commercial truck was removed from the North Platte River in Sinclair, Wyoming, this week after the vehicle exited a roadway, traveled
Utah now requires all travelers, including truckers, to submit COVID-19 travel declaration when entering state
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has issued an executive order requiring drivers of both passenger and commercial vehicles to fill out a health-screening form when entering
FMCSA issues temporary waiver for training of qualifying third-party CDL skills test examiners
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a temporary waiver to help ensure holders of commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) can complete
Truck Boss team talks with FreightWaves about rates, freight and volume
The Truck Boss team talks with CarbonTek USA about what they are doing to give back to the drivers, FreightWaves about rates, freight and volume.
Virginia weigh stations temporarily converted to rest areas for commercial drivers
RICHMOND, Va. – While all 13 Virginia weigh stations are temporarily closed until at least April 23, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is offering
Business associations urge FHWA to keep off-highway food open for truck drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has been asked to help keep off-highway food sources open for truck drivers by a coalition of