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
Pilot Co. thanks professional truck drivers with more points per gallon in Pilot Flying J app
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As a “thank-you” to professional truck drivers for their hard work and dedication to keeping America moving, especially in these challenging times,
Volvo Trucks partners with Fontaine Modification to offer reduced-height VAH 300 day cab
The Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH) 300, Volvo Trucks’ signature day cab in the North American market, is now available for order at an unladen 94.5-inch
Indiana waives several motor carrier service requirements
INDIANAPOLIS – In support of Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a public health disaster emergency in Indiana due to COVID-19, the Indiana Department
Daimler Dealer Network expanding capacity with 700 additional service bays
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America LLC’s (DTNA) dealer network is building or remodeling more than 40 locations across 30 U.S. states and Canadian
PennFleet offers truck drivers traveling through Pennsylvania a place to rest
PHILADELPHIA – PennFleet has opened its five-acre property to truck drivers to provide parking for any truck drivers who need a place to stop and rest.
DOT issues guidance, but not exemption, for DOT drug-and-alcohol testing during pandemic
WASHINGTON — With the COVID-19 pandemic, there is concern throughout the trucking industry regarding DOT drug-and-alcohol testing. The Department of Transportation has offered a set
Federal CARES Act includes transportation funding, pay protection for many workers
The Senate passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act, on March 25 by a vote of 96 to zero. The
Florida implements entry checkpoints, but commercial vehicles can keep on rolling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Late last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order requiring that travelers entering Florida to pass through a checkpoint before
State DOTs doing their part to keep nation’s highways open
To keep the nation’s transportation network functioning in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, state departments of transportation across the country are engaging in an
The Trucker News Channel Episode #095
In this episode… – Trucker becomes a celebrity with his delivery. – International Roadcheck is on hold. – High School converts to rest stop. –
The Truck Boss Show talks hours of service with TruckerNation
Truck Boss team discusses hours of service update with Andrea Marks of TruckerNation, rest stop openings, weigh stations, Joey on the toilet paper shortage with
Trucker Tools launches initiatives to help freight brokers, truckers overcome operating challenges
RESTON, Va. – Trucker Tools , which provides real-time shipment visibility, trip planning, freight-matching and automated booking tools for freight brokers and truckload carriers, has
48 hours after testing for COVID-19, TRC documents their journey
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel document their journey. Sending prayers to them and everyone else who is ill at the moment. Courtesy: Trucking
CDC: Truckers don’t have to self-quarantine after leaving NYC, but should limit contact while there
NEW YORK — All eyes have been on New York City as the it has become the epicenter for the United States’ novel coronavirus outbreak.
Several Peterbilt models recalled because of increased risk of fire
BELLEVUE, Wa. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that more than 35,000 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 models are affected by
Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers offer free DOT inspections
AKRON, Ohio — In response to the economic impact from COVID-19 and to help keep fleets on the road to deliver essential products, Goodyear Commercial