John Sumner named TMC’s Trainer of the Month for February 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – John Sumner entered the trucking industry searching for a change of scenery. He decided to leave his job managing a golf
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Drivewyze app expands rest-area alerts to Florida, helps truckers find places to park
DALLAS — With Florida joining Pennsylvania in suspending parking at select rest areas, Drivewyze has announced it is providing “open and closed” alerts for Florida’s
Arizona DOT eases truck-weight limits for delivery of essential supplies during crisis
PHOENIX — To help ensure critical supplies and goods can be transported more easily, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
OOIDA urges Congress to show support with action once COVID-19 crisis passes
WASHINGTON — Thanks to America’s truck drivers and their willingness to risk infection from COVID-19, store shelves remain stocked and critical supplies continue to be
Cummins, DuPont partner to use filter technology to supply critical material for N95 respirator masks
COLUMBUS, Ind. — As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, Cummins Inc. and DuPont are helping address the nation’s shortage of N95 respirator masks. Cummins’ NanoNet and
WIT founder and president Ellen Voie is first inductee into Howes Hall of Fame
North Kingstown, R.I. — Ellen Voie, president and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is the first inductee into the Howes Hall of Fame as
Time to smile – the future of trucking
Have your spirits been down lately? Here is something that will put a smile back on your face. That is a future trucker right there!
TruckPark, GenieMD offer additional telehealth options for truck drivers
CHICAGO — Access to health care on the road is always a concern for truck drivers and the current COVID-19 crisis has only emphasized the
CDC recommends using protective masks, failure to wear one could result in $1,000 fine in at least one U.S. city
While wearing some sort of protective mask has been strongly recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and President Donald Trump’s Coronavirus
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
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