Trucker close calls around the world
It doesn’t matter if your trucking in Denver, Denmark or Dubai. There are close calls around the world out there on the road!
The Trucker News Staff
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Posts by The Trucker News Staff
The Yellow Brick Road discovered in Tennessee when semi dumps load of corn
Drivers discover the Yellow Brick Corn Road in Tennessee, as semi driver dumps his load between Rossville and Moscow.
July marks all-time high for DOT’s freight transportation index
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) said Thursday that the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the
Volvo Trucks brings Volvo Dynamic Steering to North American market
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), what the company describes as a world-class technical innovation, is an ultra-responsive steering system designed to lessen steering
Love’s opens new locations in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, and Elkhorn, Wisconsin
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened locations in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, and Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The Big Cabin store, located on
Production starts on Freightliner Cascadia with advanced safety solutions
PORTLAND, Ore. — Production of the Freightliner Cascadia with enhanced safety and aerodynamic solutions has begun. A Daimler Trucks North America official said the new
Class 8 sales up in August, but figures indicate forecast slowdown coming
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — It appears that the much-discussed prospective chink in the armor of a two-year upward trend of new Class 8 truck sales is
DAT’s Freight Volume Index for August reports best truckload volumes of 2019
PORTLAND, Ore. — You know that freight recession they keep saying is right around the corner? Maybe we need to update our GPS. According to
Wisconsin student wins first prize in Acuity Insurance NTDAW essay contest
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 8-14, 2019, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their
Azuga introduces SafetyCam designed to improve driver behavior, reduce risk
FREMONT, Calif. — Azuga, a provider of connected vehicle and fleet technologies, Wednesday launched Azuga SafetyCam, a proprietary WiFi-enabled, dash-mounted monitoring solution rounds out the
A reminder: CVSA’s Brake Safety Week scheduled for September 15-21
GREENBELT, Md. — A reminder to truckers: The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week begins Sunday and goes through September 21. Throughout that week, enforcement
Schneider leverages artificial intelligence to launch new ETA technology
GREEN BAY, Wis. — When it comes to freight transportation, up-to-date and accurate information is key to planning and maintaining a world-class supply chain. Earlier
DAT Solutions reports spot van rates tick up, reversing declines
PORTLAND, Ore. — A strong close to the month of August continued into September as spot truckload rates increased during the week ending September 8,
Navistar’s Fleetrite Parts expands retail footprint during milestone 50th anniversary
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International Corp. all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand, Fleetrite Parts, celebrated 50 years in business September 2, and
Big G Express’ Timothy Chelette named Pilot Flying J Road Warrior
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Professional truck driver Timothy Chelette Monday was named winner of the Pilot Flying J sixth annual Road Warrior contest as part of
The Trucker Newspaper – September 15, 2019 – Digital Edition
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How’d that happen? Truck lands on house
Not quite sure how this thing actually happened, but you can see the truck jump up there right before your eyes! Leave us your thoughts
The Trucker News Channel Episode #067
In this episode we cover… – DOT scam letter – Rotten load – 3D printed truck parts – Trucker takes rig after being let go
Price of gallon of on-highway diesel declines one-half a penny
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel declined half a cent to $2.971 for the week ending September 9, according to
ACT Research freight forecast: Pre-ship provides respite from freight downturn
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Officials at ACT Research said Monday that for the past few months, ACT had been expecting pre-tariff shipping to ramp up ahead