September BTS freight services index declines 2.5% after all-time high in August
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 2.5% in
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Dumb luck – Train strikes rig and driver walks away like nothing happened
This viral video that is making the rounds obviously not from here in the good ole’ USA. However, seeing the train strike the truck with
David Isaac named TMC Transportation’s Trainer of the Month for September
DES MOINES, Iowa — David Isaac has been named TMC Transportation’s Trainer of the Month for September. Isaac started at TMC on Valentine’s Day in
ACT Research: Anticipate accelerating pullback in HD truck build rates
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The heavy duty truck market should anticipate an accelerating pullback in build rates, ACT Research said Tuesday, and just how much could
California Trucking Association, two owner-operators seek relief from California AB5
SACRAMENTO — The California Trucking Association (CTA) and two California independent owner-operator truck drivers Tuesday filed an amended complaint with the U.S. Southern District Court
Polar ice blast dumps on I80. Spinouts and crashes follow.
We love sharing The Trucking Review Channel with our audience. Here is the latest adventures of Christopher and Tammy, as they truck across i-80 in
Please grab hold. Please grab hold.
As things turn colder around America, here is yet another video of a truckers ice encounter. You know in their mind they were repeating… “please
The Drivers Side – Talk Show
We are always expanding the regular video content we are bringing our audience. Currently, our viewers enjoy shows like: The Trucker News Channel The Truck
74 years later, this can still be a truckers best friend
These days our lives are all about technology. Heck, look what you are doing right now. You are reading a story from a 32-year old
86.5% of trucks inspected during CVSA Brake Safety Week had no OOS issues
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said Tuesday that inspectors conducted 34,320 commercial motor vehicle inspections during CVSA’s Brake Safety Week and placed
Interstate bridge tolls key to Connecticut $21B plan; HD trucks would pay $7
HARTFORD, Conn. — A $21 billion transportation plan proposed by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont November 7 would invest $14 billion in Connecticut’s roads and bridges
Voters approve 90% of 305 state and local transportation ballot measures
WASHINGTON— Voters in 19 states on November 5 sent a decisive message of support for transportation investment, approving almost 90 percent of 305 state and
Truckers For Troops Week
OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer shares details on the #TruckersForTroops program, happening this week. Watch and learn how you can support our troops and their
It’s that time of year to begin watching for black ice
As the weather begins to turn colder across this land, it is time to also be on the lookout for black ice. Here is a
ACT Research freight forecast: TL contract rates turn lower with more to go
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research released the November installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report covering the truckload, intermodal, LTL
FTR, ACT Research report Class 8 orders in October at 22,100 units
The two companies that track and analyze the large truck market both reported North American Class 8 October orders at 22,100 units. FTR said the
TA Restaurant Group opening Black Bear Diner at Kingman, Arizona, TA
WESTLAKE, Ohio — The TA Restaurant Group, a division of TravelCenters of America, is opening a Black Bear Diner at the TA travel center in
NAIT gives $50K to Wreaths Across America, independent drivers sought for initiative
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and DALLAS — The national nonprofit Wreaths Across America has accepted a contribution of $50,000 from the National Association of Independent Truckers
Trump to rule on ELD’s? – The Trucker News Channel
Trucker kills, then flees. Trump to rule on ELD’s? Trucker declared imminent hazard. All this and more news on this edition!
Spireon sets up website to track U.S. Capitol Christmas on journey to Washington
IRVINE, Calif. — Spireon, a vehicle intelligence company, Monday unveiled the website, www.capitoltreetracker.com, dedicated to providing real time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree