Sandwiches 4 Semis event to offer free ‘grab-and-go’ lunch to truckers in Oklahoma City Friday
OKLAHOMA CITY — Truckers who will be driving through Oklahoma City Friday, March 20, can receive a free lunch during the “Sandwiches 4 Semis” event
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COVID-19 taking a toll on U.S.; state tolling authorities adjust to protect revenues
We seem to be in a season when the word “toll” is appearing in the news and used in discussions. Daily reports inform us of
WYDOT working to ensure COVID-19 supplies make it through snowstorm
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Crews from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) are preparing for a spring storm expected to impact the state Thursday and Friday,
Pennsylvania yields to truckers’ plea; reopens some rest stops for parking
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has reopened select rest areas across Pennsylvania for truck parking. PennDOT rest areas were closed at midnight
When you take big risks to deliver that load!
What else can we say? We don’t know if this driver is crazy or skilled. Perhaps both? Courtesy:Crazy Trucks
Geowiz ELD update offers new features, support for FMCSA’s emergency HOS waiver
LAKELAND, Fla. — GeoSpace Labs has released Version 5.0 of its Geowiz ELD (electronic logging device) suite, offering support for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
FMCSA expands emergency declaration for truckers aiding relief efforts to COVID-19 outbreak
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service (HOS) regulatory
Toilet paper bandits strike rest stops along I-80 in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — There’s been a run on toilet paper as Americans hunker down and isolate themselves at home to avoid the spread of the
Trucker decides to use the valet parking
So, you finally get some time off and head to Disney World. Upon arrival, you decide to take advantage of their valet parking! Courtesy: Streaming
Trucking industry implores government, businesses to meet basic needs of truck drivers
The trucking industry has sent an appeal to the Trump administration and government leaders at all levels to help ensure America’s trucks, which carry essential
Report shows used Class 8 volumes grew, prices fell month over month
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) increased 21% month over month in February, according to the latest release of the
NATSO-member travel plazas, truck stops remain open to serve nation’s truck drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Association of Truck Stop Owners (NATSO) announced March 17 that its members have pledged to remain open and serve
Billy Bigrigger knows where all the toilet paper is!
Billy Bigrigger (AKA Dave “Showtime” Meyer) tells you where all that toilet paper is sitting! Courtesy: Dave “Showtime” Meyer
Truckload rates dip as expected; COVID-19 set to disrupt seasonal freight patterns
PORTLAND, Ore. — After a relatively strong January, truckload rates and volumes declined for dry van, refrigerated and flatbed equipment in February. The decreases are
What happens when the freight market cools?
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel share their views on what is ahead when the current hot freight market cools down. Got an opinion?
PA Turnpike implements measures to slow spread of the coronavirus
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced March 16 that as a temporary safety measure, cash will not be accepted at any interchange.
Bendix driver-assistance system adds new features for Kenworth trucks
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver-assistance system with an enhanced feature set is now available for order on select new Kenworth heavy-
Maverick Transportation names Imel, Cady company’s drivers of the year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Maverick Transportation recently named its 2019 drivers of the year. Liz Imel received the award for the Over-the-Road (OTR) division and
J&J Exhibitors and Motor Service to sell transportation fleet through online marketplace
BETHESDA, Md. — J&J Exhibitor and Motor Service has partnered with Liquidity Services to sell J&J’s entire fleet of transportation assets through negotiated sales and
How does the travel ban become a freight ban?
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel share their thoughts on how President Trump’s recent travel ban translates into a freight ban for truckers. They