Bill proposes U.S. DOT building name change to honor Civil Rights leader
WASHINGTON — A bill has been proposed to name the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters, at 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, after William T.
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Alabama Motor Express grows with acquisition of Powell Transport Solutions
ATLANTA — Alabama Motor Express (AMX), a trucking and third-party logistics company, recently announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Powell Transport Solutions,
Nashville trucking company directly impacted by Tuesday’s tornado
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, one or more tornadoes ripped through central Tennessee, touching down in Nashville and damaging homes and businesses in
Husband/wife team noted as ‘Highway Angels of the Year’ at TCA convention
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Ed and Tracy Zimmerman, drivers for Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, have been named the 2019 Highway Angels of the
Cargo Transporters' Dennis Dellinger named 2020-21 TCA chairman
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters, has been named the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) 2020-21 chairman. He was elected during
NCI names Billy Gilbert as Driver of the Month for January 2020
IRVING, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) has named Billy Gilbert as Driver of the Month for January 2020. Gilbert has run with NCI’s Hide
Boyle, Nussbaum win TCA's Best Fleets to Drive For competition
Kissimmee, Fla. — Boyle Transportation and Nussbaum Transportation have been named winners of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Best Fleets to Drive For contest. The
Jet Express’ Kevin Burch receives TCA Past Chairmen’s Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kevin Burch, president of Jet Express of Dayton, Ohio, has been awarded the Truckload Carriers Association’s Past Chairmen’s Award. Burch was honored
FMCSA sends proposed HOS rule to White House; last step before being made final
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The long-awaited, hoped for revision to the Hours of Service rule took a giant step toward reality when acting Administrator Jim Mullen
Supply-chain disruptions, weak freight volume impacting trailer production
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The year is off to a less-than-desirable start for U.S. trailer manufacturers, according to recent reports released by ACT Research. New trailer
Snowy pileups in Wyoming Sunday result in at least 3 deaths
CRESTON, Wyo. — At least three deaths and numerous injuries have been reported after multiple collisions that occurred along Interstate 80 in Wyoming Sunday. About
The Trucker News Channel Episode 091
In this episode of The Trucker News Channel… – Runaway truck almost runs out of room – Volvo’s new viral video – Feds want AB5
Mobile app offers resources to improve professional drivers’ health and wellness
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo by Pegasus Transtech, specializing in enterprise mobility and business-process automation for the transportation industry, is integrating with Espyr’s Fit to Pass
TMC awards trainer of the month for November and December 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa — TMC has announced trainers of the month for November and December 2019. For November, Brian Post has been selected; and Ken
Earnhardt elected general chair, treasurer of ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council
ATLANTA — Stacy Earnhardt, director of asset management at Best Specialized, has been elected general chairman and treasurer of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and
The Trucker Newspaper – March 1, 2020 – Digital Edition
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Worldwide transportation giant closes Michigan facility; 120 workers lose jobs
COLDWATER, Mich. — Penkse, a well-recognized name in transportation and logistics on four continents, has announced layoffs in its logistics division. The company notified about
38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs to be held at Texas Motor Speedway
FORT WORTH, Texas — The 38th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will put drivers and their trucks center stage at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth
Bridgestone unveils air-free, commercial-truck tire concept at TMC annual meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Bridgestone is showcasing its advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept for the heavy-duty trucking market at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual
Volvo Trucks release crazy new video
First it was Jean-Claude Van Damme. Now, it’s the President of the company Roger Alm, pulling off a new stunt standing on top of the