California study: COVID-19 lowering traffic, reducing collisions
DAVIS, Calif. — An eight-page study by the Road Ecology Center at the University of California-Davis has found that vehicle collisions and resulting injuries/fatalities are
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TCA launches new website for Highway Angel nominations
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Last week the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its Communications & Image Policy Committee launched a new Highway Angel microsite to spread
Project Feed the FaM supports truck drivers during pandemic
Courtesy: FOX59 News Fox59: Stay home during the pandemic. Millions of truck drivers are out there on the roads. They’re essential workers delivering your items
Arizona DOT reopens two rest areas for commercial vehicles only
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation has temporarily reopened two long-shuttered northern Arizona rest areas to support truckers hauling essentials during the current public
Cummins temporarily cuts employee salaries, working hours in response to COVID-19 impact
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc., best known for manufacturing diesel-truck engines, has announced several temporary salary cuts and working-hours reductions for employees in response to
FHA allows states to permit food trucks in federally funded rest areas
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a notice to State Departments of Transportation that the agency is suspending
The Trucker News Channel – FEMA sends 85 reefers to NYC to use as morgues
In this episode we cover… – Arkansas opens rest stops to food trucks – FMCSA changes CLP rules – FEMA sends 85 reefers to NYC
Transportation investment touted for post-coronavirus recovery
As President Trump and members of Congress tout the possibility of pulling together a national infrastructure investment package, several states are already gearing up to
PHMSA issues temporary relief to companies transporting hand sanitizer by highway
On April 2, in support of the critical need to move hazardous materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Truck Boss Show – Hours of service changes impact drivers
The Truck Boss teams discusses the impact hours of service changes are having on drivers, Coach Carolyn on how to stay connecting during social distancing,
ATA, NATSO work to ensure drivers, emergency-relief supplies aren’t delayed at truck stops, travel centers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and NATSO, which represents truck stops and travel plazas across the nation, are urging state and local governments
Arkansas DOT to issue permits for food trucks to serve truckers at select rest areas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association and Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are working to bring more food options to truck drivers at
Tyson to give ‘thank-you’ bonuses to front-line workers, truck drivers
SPRINGDALE, Ark. –Tyson Foods Inc. recently announced it will pay approximately $60 million in “thank-you” bonuses to 116,000 front-line workers and Tyson truckers in the
Ongoing pandemic prompts PACCAR to extend worldwide production suspension
BELLEVUE, Wash. — PACCAR Inc. will extend the suspension of truck and engine production at its factories worldwide until April 20 as a consequence of
TRC shares their views on small business loans for truckers in these uncertain times
The Trucking Review Channel share some of their thoughts for the times we are in. Have a view on this? Let us know in the
California truck stop employee tests positive for COVID-19
MADERA, Calif. — An employee at a Love’s Travel Stop & Country Store in Madera County, California, has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a
Trucker’s Connection – April 2020
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Independent Contractor – April 2020
Georgia’s planned ‘truck-only’ lanes would be first to officially exclude noncommerical vehicals. Click here for more issues of Independent Contractor online.
Big Money Trucking – April 2020
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Truck carrying toilet paper overturns, burns on Texas roadway
HUTCHINS, Texas — With the current nationwide shortage of toilet paper, a load of this hot commodity going up in flames could be considered a