The Trucker News Channel Episode #074
In this episode we cover: Mack and UAW end strike. Dashcam chicken. Tanker spills milk. More truckers have died in new report. All this and
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U.S. employers add modest 130K jobs in August; for-hire trucking loses 4,500
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a modest 130,000 jobs in August, a sign that hiring in the United States has slowed but remains durable in
Mitchell 1 outlines advancements to TruckSeries designed to increase efficiency
ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 General Manager Scott DeGiorgio, told reporters at a news conference at the North American Commercial Vehicle show here recently that his
CarriersEdge adds course to help drivers understand U.S. weight, dimension regs
MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada — CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has introduced a course to help truck drivers better understand
NTSB distracted driving roundtable seeks roadway safety improvements
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Distracted driving is “truly one of the most significant issues in transportation across our nation,” said Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri
Pressure Systems International unveils latest tire management tool: TireView LIVE
ATLANTA — Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) unveiled TireView LIVE, its latest tire management tool, at the recent North American Commercial Vehicle. Jim Sharkey, vice president
TravelCenters, IHOP set plans to open up to 94 restaurants in TA, Petro locations
GLENDALE, Calif. — IHOP Restaurants and TravelCenters of America Wednesday said the two companies have entered into a franchise development agreement and plan to open
Bendix Fusion flagship system to add lane centering, highway assist, more
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said Wednesday that forthcoming Bendix Wingman Fusion upgrades in hardware and software will power new collision mitigation and
Phillips Industries creates new interior lighting technology
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has created what the company calls a breakthrough in interior lighting technology with its ultra-compact and high-output LEDs
DAT Solutions says despite solid volumes, spot truckload rate slide
PORTLAND, Ore. — Echoing previous weeks, load postings increased in a handful of key markets and are generally solid but fell 5% nationwide during the
When you’re freezing and trucking gives you lemons, make frozen lemonade!
This trucker records his situation that goes from bad to worse. You have to hand it to him, he keeps a positive attitude! Warning Strong
Raising the roof on the famous 11 foot 8 bridge
The famous 11 foot 8 bridge in Durham, North Carolina which has been nicknamed The Can-Opener or The Gregson Street Guillotine, is getting a makeover. The landmark
ACT Research: OTR Class 8 natural gas sales center around replacement vehicles
COLUMBUS, Ind. — U.S. and Canadian Class 8 Natural Gas truck retail sales for the first eight months of 2019 gained 27% year-to-date, according to
A day in the life of a trucking couple – Grow big little roach
We are proud to introduce our audience to the Trucking Review Channel. Come along as we follow this trucking couple and their adventures on the
Average on-highway price of gallon of diesel up 1.4 cents to $3.064
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel rose 1.4 cents to $3.064 for the week ending October 28, according to the
NFI inducts 21 company drivers into inaugural Haul of Fame class
CAMDEN, N.J. — NFI, a supply chain solutions provider, recently inducted 21 company drivers into its inaugural Haul of Fame. The award reception, which took
The Arctic Story – Part 3
We are happy to introduce our audience to The Timelapse Trucker RTOT. We came across Jerrold on YouTube and liked is video style. Over the
In the black: Limited edition Mack Black Anthem debuts at NACV
ATLANTA — Mack Trucks Monday introduced the limited edition Mack Black Anthem, a special run of 500 Mack Anthem models that redefines what it means
Volvo Trucks North America introduces VNR 660 for regional applications
ATLANTA — Volvo Trucks North America Monday introduced the new Volvo VNR 660 truck model, expanding its offerings for regional-haul applications with specs related to
Mack says Bendix Wingman Fusion now available on Anthem, Pinnacle models
ATLANTA — Mack Trucks said Monday that Bendix Wingman Fusion with enhanced features is now available on its Mack Anthem and Mack Pinnacle models. The