Daimler Trucks delivers its 200,000th Western Star truck in U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks has reached the 200,000 mark in Western Star truck deliveries in the United States. The iconic trucks, with their striking
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2020 Mid-America Trucking Show canceled, organizers say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 2020 Mid-America Trucking Show, scheduled for March 26-28, has been canceled. Less than 24 hours after issuing a statement to attendees
What? No Police Escort for this valuable cargo?
Ok we are all a bit stressed out. How about a little levity? Enjoy…
Mckinney Trailer Rentals opens trailer-sales division
BREA, Calif. — Mckinney Trailer Rentals, a provider of over-the-road trailer rentals and leases, recently announced the launch of Mckinney Trailer Sales, a new division focusing
WIT names finalists for 2020 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking has announced the finalists for its sixth annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). Sponsored by the Transportation Intermediaries
Stay Metrics helps carriers retain drivers
Dave: Hi, this is Dave Compton from the Trucker News Channel and joining me today is Tim from Stay Metrics. Tim, welcome to the show.
COVID-19 impacting North America’s commercial-vehicle market, report says
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to ACT’s March 10 release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, the global spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, required ACT
Kenworth’s over-the-air updates can increase uptime, improve efficiency
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has launched the Kenworth TruckTech+ Over-The-Air system to provide the latest engine and aftertreatment software updates for Class 8 Kenworth trucks
Espyr’s Fit to Pass to sponsor ‘fittest driver’ contest at Mid-America Trucking Show
ATLANTA — Fit to Pass, a new fitness-coaching program developed by Espyr to support health and wellness for CDL drivers, is slated to sponsor The
Organizers say Mid-America Trucking Show will go on, precautions being taken
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Members of the trucking industry planning to attend the 2020 Mid-America Trucking Show March 26-28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville
Love’s opens new location with 59 truck-parking spaces in Schuyler, Nebraska
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is now serving customers in Schuyler, Nebraska, thanks to a travel stop that opened Monday. The
Spot truckload market rates makes small gains ahead of uncertain March
National average spot truckload rates were in line with seasonal expectations and load-to-truck ratios inched higher during the final week of February, according to DAT Solutions,
Steep insurance premiums lead another carrier to cease operations
HUDSON, Wisc. — A week ago, RCX Solutions of Little Rock, Arkansas, ceased operations in part due to skyrocketing insurance premiums resulting from a lawsuit
We interview new TCA Chairman Dennis Dellinger
Wendy Miller: Hi, this is Wendy Miller with The Trucker News Channel, and we’re here at the TCA Convention in Orlando for Truckload 2020. And
Optical-imaging technology can help ensure trailer readiness, resolve claims
ORLANDO, Fla. — Spireon Inc., a company that provides aftermarket telematics solutions, unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its proprietary IntelliScan cargo-sensing technology with
What is dry van hauling?
Doug Grawe: Thanks, Dave. I appreciate it. David Compton: Hey, Doug, I want to start out with some very basics about dry van hauling with
Groundbreaking legislation would create safe, accessible parking for trucks
WASHINGTON — A solution could be in sight for the nation’s truck-parking crisis. In a bipartisan effort today, U.S. Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., and Angie
Drivers can get on the road to better health by being mindful of food selection, exercise
Truck drivers face many health challenges, and nearly 80% of drivers are overweight. Some reasons that help contribute to with being overweight are easy to
Cal Ripken Jr talks trucking and baseball
Our own Wendy Miller caught up with “The Ironman,” Cal Ripken Jr at the recent TCA convention. Cal tells why setting his record is a
We sit down with the outgoing TCA Chairman Josh Kaburick
Wendy Miller: This is Wendy Miller from the Trucker News Channel and we’re here live at the TCA Convention, Truckload 2020 in Orlando and I’m