30,000 truckers and carrier representatives exposed in data vulnerability
In a statement, the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan Board of Directors say its online National Registration System could have exposed a UCR registrant’s Tax
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Timelapse Trucker – The Arctic Story Part 1
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
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: September data shows surge
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index with September data showed an even stronger surge than July with the Volume Index
Optronics introduces first custom LED lamps featuring GloLight technology
TULSA, Okla. — Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, said it will be displaying the industry’s first stop, tail, turn
DAT Solutions says spot loads declined 5% for week ending October 22
PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite higher freight volumes in several key markets, load postings fell 5% nationwide and truck posts dipped 1% during the week ending
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems launches new digital parts catalog
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — Hendrickson has launched the online digital Truck Suspension Systems Parts Catalog. The new Truck Parts Catalog with interactive navigation can be browsed
Kinedyne engineers lighter, yet stronger winches to integrate with straps
BRANCHBURG, N.J. — Kinedyne, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control technologies, including cargo securement, capacity and access solutions for the transportation industry, has
Eaton launches 4-speed transmission for electric commercial vehicles
ATLANTA — Power management company Eaton Wednesday said its eMobility business will launch an all-new 4-speed transmission for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles to meet growing
OIG to audit FMCSA’s oversight of compliance of state CDL programs
WASHINGTON — A fatal traffic accident in Massachusetts involving a tractor trailer has prompted the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to
Stupid is the same word no matter what language
Ok, this is not the ole’ USA and we have done tailgate riding videos in the past. This one seemed to be going OK up
ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage index increases 0.2% in September
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.2% in September after falling 4% in August. In September,
Tony Justice at Bristol Motor Speedway
Our friends at The Truck Boss Show caught up with Tony Justice…enjoy. Courtesy: The Truck Boss Show
CDL Meals forms partnership with American Association of Owner-Operators
ANAHEIM, Calif. — CDL Meals, the division of Fresh n’ Lean focusing on healthful meal options for professional truck and bus drivers, has formed a
NHTSA: Overall traffic fatalities in 2018 decline 2.4%, 2019 drop likely
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Tuesday released highway crash fatality data for 2018, showing a 2.4% decline in overall fatalities, the second
Crash involving 4 semi trucks in Tumwater, Washington
A crash involving four semi-trucks is blocking all southbound lanes of I-5 south of Olympia. Cleanup is expected to continue into the evening commute. Courtesy:
The Trucker News Channel Episode #073
In this episode we cover… – Carrier goes bankrupt – Troopers hunt for trucker – Semi dumps beer load in church parking lot – The
Truckers Christmas Group set to launch annual holiday fundraising campaign
PARK CITY, Kan. — The Truckers Christmas Group (TGCO), an organization that raises funds to help professional truck drivers and their families in the United
Diesel prices seesaw from region to region, nearly break even nationwide
Diesel prices were all over the map for the week ending October 21. It went up some places, down other places, but not by much
Time for a new hood ornament?
Our friend Niki Weibel from The Truck Boss Show catches up with 4 States Trucks to discuss hood ornaments.
Christmas? It is not even Halloween yet! This trucker’s got the spirit.
It seems that every year the stores put up Christmas stuff earlier and earlier. However, they are not the only ones getting into the spirit