FMCSA final rule lowers annual registration costs for motor carriers
WASHINGTON — Motor carriers will now see a reduction in the price they must pay to register their vehicles. On February 13, the Federal Motor
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Rhode Island DOT looks to hike trucks-only tolls amid court battle; public input sought
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As the Connecticut legislature prepares to vote this week on Gov. Ned Lamont’s controversial and long-debated “trucks only” toll proposal, a similar
Moving America forward: Joe Pryor is spreading kindness through trucking
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
This 10-year old shifts better than many adults!
Watch this 10-year old boy lay the hammer down on this 1977 Western Star. Go get ’em son! Courtesy: Brad’s Classic Trucks And Trains
The Trucker News Channel – Trucker busted for rock and roll
In this episode we cover… – Trucker busted for rolling recording studio – State wants to tick slow drivers in the fast lane – Carrier
Love’s to host second National Hiring Day event on Feb. 25 at various locations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, an industry-leading travel stop network, is seeking to hire new employees for full-time and part-time roles
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Kenworth to collaborate with Meritor on T680E Electric powertrain development
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced it will collaborate with Meritor on electric powertrain development for Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicles. The electric Kenworth
Love’s opens 3 locations with a combined total of 229 truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is now serving customers in Greenville, Virginia; Watonga, Oklahoma; and Flowers, Mississippi, thanks to three travel
Moving America forward: Alphonso Lewis, Sr. is making NTDC history
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
Annual TCA convention to be held March 1-3 in Florida; Cal Ripken Jr. to speak
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 82nd annual convention will be held Sunday through Tuesday, March 1-3 at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee,
Greenlots, Volvo Trucks partner for installation of chargers for LIGHTS project
LOS ANGELES — Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group and a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has announced the
How to spot your carrier might be going under
We’ve seen a lot of carriers close recently, both big and small. Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel sit down with Truckin America and
SITE revving up for another round at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in June 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Returning for a second year, the Success In Trucking Expo (SITE) will be held June 5-6 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event is
Trump proposes $1 trillion for roads, wants to cut DOT budget by 13%
WASHINGTON — The 138-page proposed fiscal year 2021 budget issued by President Donald Trump’s administration on February 10 proposes to reauthorize surface transportation funding to
New Kenworth parts, service locations now open in Maryland and Nebraska
WESTMINSTER, Md. And West Point, Neb. — Kenworth now offers additional locations for parts and services. Mid Atlantic Kenworth has added a full-service location in
Moving America forward: Henry Bruster is making a difference through trucking
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
Light 'em up!
A motorist captures a semi cruising through the intersection with the candles lit! Courtesy: Danny Dunlap
Agility partners with XStream Trucking to distribute aerodynamic TruckWings
COSTA MESA, Cali. — Agility Fuel Solutions and XStream Trucking have announced that Agility will be the exclusive distributor of Xstream’s TruckWings aerodynamic systems for compressed
The Trucker News Channel – Another carrier bites the dust
In this episode we cover… – International Roadcheck changes date – Love’s spreads the love – Truck blows through railroad gate – Another carrier closes