The Trucker Newspaper – March 1, 2020 – Digital Edition
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Posts by The Trucker News Staff
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
Ambest offers 1964 ½ Mustang 289 V8 convertible as rewards-program prize
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Ambest has announced that the 2020 grand prize for the Ambuck$ Rewards program is a 1964 ½ Mustang 289 V8 convertible. “The
Running toward the sun and sleeping while driving
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel look for some warmer weather and talk about when the computer thinks your driving, but you’re really sleeping.
Kentucky I-24 work zone prep begins in March; load-width limits to be enforced
PADUCAH, Ky. — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to ramp up prep work for a major work zone along a section
House endorses adopting California AB5 provisions at federal level
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation similar to California’s AB5 law in that it requires employers to prove that independent contractors
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse identifies nearly 8,000 substance-abuse violations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released data on Feb. 21 following the first weeks of operation of its
A new recipe: Guy Fieri bites into disaster relief with help from Freightliner Trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. — Guy Fieri is cooking up a new recipe but this time, it’s not one dish at a time in one of his
Moving America forward: Sammy Brewster is dedicated to safety
To celebrate the modern-day achievements of African Americans in the trucking industry, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) has selected four drivers who exemplify excellence in
Chef Guy Fieri gets CDL and new truck
In this edition we cover… – Fees lower for carriers – Tanker full of sugar collapses in middle – The worst bottlenecks in the country
Trucker almost rings the bell at the top of the runaway truck ramp!
A runaway ramp in Colorado really proved to be a necessity when a semi is charging towards it at roughly 80 mph. The trucker keeps
Backlogs expected as weekly closure of eastbound Tuscarora Tunnel begins Sunday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling in both directions on Interstate 76 to be prepared for an ongoing closure of the
OOIDA Fights Back & It’s Time To Get Fiscal With Taxes
Here is the latest episode from our friends at the Truck Boss Show. S3Ep8 Truck Boss team talks about rockin’ roll out of control, parking
Dash Cam footage of near head on with a semi
This trucker was traveling northbound on US 97 in the Yakima Nation of Washington State when this happened. What was the other driver thinking? Cut
Friday fun – When having a critter co-pilot in trucking pays off
Dig boy dig! We are late! Courtesy: Crazy Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America’s driver display activation allows remote programming
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks’ remote programming services allow drivers and decision-makers to update parameters and software that enhance the performance of a truck’s engine,
ATA truck tonnage index rose 0.1% in January, 0.8% higher than January 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.1% in January after rising 0.5% in December. In January