Drivewyze releases online eBook about how weigh stations operate
DALLAS — Drivewyze, provider of PreClear weigh station bypass service, recently released “Secrets Behind the Weigh Station,” an online eBook that provides fleet managers with
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Pilot Flying J throws a party for trucking enthusiast Brandon Chace’s 24th birthday
HESPERIA and BARSTOW, Calif. — Brandon Chace has a love for semi-trucks and is the “world’s biggest trucking fan,” according to his dad, Patrick. Six
NCI names Jason Price, Richard Digman drivers of the month for June, July
IRVING, Texas — Jason Price and Richard Digman have been named drivers of the month for June and July at National Carriers. Each received a
August North American orders for new Class 8 trucks show slight uptick
The two companies that collect and analyze data on various aspects of the trucking industry report a slight uptick in August of orders for Class
Love’s saluting truck drivers with rewards point sweepstakes throughout September
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is turning National Truck Driver Appreciation Week into a monthlong celebration. Throughout September, professional drivers will
Technology helping ADOT manage traffic through I-15 bridge project
PHOENIX – To enhance safety and manage traffic through the bridge improvement project along Interstate 15 in the Virgin River Gorge, the Arizona Department of
NTSB: Tesla Autopilot let driver rely too much on automation in crash
DETROIT — A design flaw in Tesla’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system and driver inattention combined to cause a Model S electric car to slam into
Volvo using 3D printing technology at New River Valley manufacturing plant
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is utilizing 3D printing technology to produce tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process at its New
Before Dorian, strong demand lifts spot truckload rates
PORTLAND, Ore. — Demand for capacity lifted spot truckload freight volumes and rates to monthly highs in the last week of August, said DAT Solutions,
Michelin enhances small commercial fleets advantage program
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin North America has initiated application and billing enhancements to its popular MICHELIN Advantage program introduced in 2007 to help support the
Diesel prices continue lazy summer stroll downhill
Diesel prices didn’t quite come to a standstill during the week ending September 2, but they sure seemed to have the holiday weekend spirit. The
The Trucker News Channel Episode #066
In this episode we cover… – A real life Bo Darville – The dispatcher made him do it! – Roadcheck results are in – Strap-a-pult
Volvo uptime further ‘improved’ with new dynamic maintenance service
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has introduced dynamic maintenance, a connected vehicle maintenance service which seeks to improve fleet operations efficiency through proactive and flexible
With prediction of frigid temps, snow, state DOTs gearing up for winter operations
WASHINGTON — As one national weather forecast predicts “plenty of frigid temperatures and snow” for a majority of the country, state departments of transportation are
TCA accepting nominations for annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association is now accepting nominations for the annual Best Fleets to Drive For in North America competition. TCA officials
Riverboat Trucker!
Not much backstory on this one we found while surfing the web, so we don’t know where this is from. Ahoy, Matey! or I mean…good
ACT Research: Commercial vehicle markets heading for market correction in 2020
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The heavy truck and trailer markets, and increasingly the medium duty market, are heading for corrections in 2020, even as the slow
12,019 vehicles, 2,784 drivers put OOS during 2019 International Roadcheck
GREENBELT, Md. — If the results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2019 International Roadcheck are any indication, the trucking industry still has work to
Funny Friday – The only self-driving truck we approve of!
With all the news these days about autonomous trucks, this is the only one we approve of. Watch all the way to the end!
No problem, it is just a little leak
Sorry, but this looks hot and sour!