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Interstate 80 in Wyoming closed following 24-vehicle crash involving 19 trucks
Laramie, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported on Friday that a crash involving more than 24 vehicles – 19 of which were commercial trucks
Side outs and spin out tips on I-80 in Wyoming
We catch up with our friends at the Trucking Review Channel, as they share some tips for bad weather driving. Courtesy: Trucking Review Channel
TRATON makes unsolicited proposal to acquire Navistar for $35 per share in cash
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International Corporation confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 30, that it has received an unsolicited proposal from TRATON SE regarding a potential transaction
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Trump signs USMCA into law; ATA hails agreement, commends president
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico. Trump said the new
FMCSA issues interim final rule delaying entry-level driving training regulations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday released an interim final rule that calls for a two-year delay in implementation of the agency’s
Democrats release 'framework' for 5-year, $760 billion investment in infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The chairs of three U.S. House Committees on Wednesday released what they called a framework for a five-year, $760 billion investment in infrastructure
New ATRI research explores who pays and who benefits from toll system revenue
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released new research that documents the collection and distribution of $14.7 billion in U.S. toll
Minnesota Trucking Association names Scott Post as 2019 driver of the year
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Trucking Association named Maplewood, Minnesota resident, Scott Post, a professional truck driver contracted for FedEx Ground in St. Paul, Minnesota,
Transportation Secretary calls on industry to ‘Put the Brakes on Human Trafficking’
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced a series of efforts to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector. Secretary Chao was
Former NASCAR driver and Talladega’s iconic trucker John Ray dies at 82
TALLADEGA, Ala. —John Ray, whose big rig sporting a giant American flag became iconic during Talladega Superspeedway’s national anthem performances, has died, according to a
Transflo adds Surfsight video technology to its platform of freight solutions
TAMPA, Florida — Transflo, a mobile, telematics and business process automation provider to the transportation industry, has announced the AI-12 Dual Facing Dashcam solution as part of its Mobile+ ecosystem
U.S. trailer net orders closed 2019 down 51% from full-year 2018
COLUMBUS, Ind. – New U.S. trailer orders of 18,400 were down 13% month-over-month in December, and after accounting for cancellations, net orders of 17,700 dropped
Dependable and daring truckers recognized for driving excellence by National Carriers
IRVING, Texas — One is steady as a rock. The other’s a risk-taker, but both are Drivers of the Month for National Carriers, Inc. The
Female trucker gives birth in truck stop bathroom
In this episode: – Female trucker has baby in truck stop bathroom. – Transportation stocks suffer – Werner takes new electric semi – Beer run
Updated: New information on events leading to Celadon's bankruptcy likely to anger former employees
*Updated 1/28/2020, 8:00 AM CT In another twist to the Celadon bankruptcy case, reports indicate the company in the process of liquidation is requesting $900,000
Old Dominion Freight Line celebrates MLB Spring Training with nationwide fan events
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line, the Official Freight Carrier of Major League Baseball, will drive the annual spring training sendoff tradition with MLB
Delivering to the Zero G plane
If my bank account didn’t have $0g in it, I’d spend the $5g to ride this baby! Our friends at the The Trucking Review Channel
Daimler executive honored for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees
Portland, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America is saluting an executive for receiving national recognition for his support of National Guard and Reserve employees. Jeffrey