The Trucker News Staff
- About The Trucker News Staff
- The Trucker News Staff produces engaging content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker Newspaper, which has been serving the trucking industry for more than 30 years. With a focus on drivers, the Trucker News Staff aims to provide relevant, objective content pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry. The Trucker News Staff is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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ATA says over-the-road trucking ended 2018 short more than 60,000 drivers
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations Wednesday released its latest examination of the driver shortage, finding the industry needed 60,800 more drivers at the
Scooter rider cuts across 6 lanes of freeway traffic during rush hour
If you have visited a major city recently, you have noticed a new trend on our sidewalks…scooters. Bird, Lime, Hopr and Jump are just a
Trimble launches cloud-based TMW.Suite, TruckMate TMS solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble says its TMW.Suite and TruckMate transportation management system (TMS) solutions are now available via a cloud-based subscription model. TMW.Suite and TruckMate
DAT Solutions says with fewer loads available, spot rates soften
PORTLAND, Ore. — With most of the country in a heat wave, spot truckload rates wilted during the week ending July 21, said DAT Solutions,
Women In Trucking names its 2019 top woman-owned businesses
PLOVER, Wisc. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced its annual list of the “Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation.” The names of the
ATA Truck Tonnage Index falls 1.1% in June, but 1.5% higher than June 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.1% in June after falling 4% in May. In
Can you say oversized load!
That is big!
JK Moving modernizes moving with mobile app and virtual AI estimating options
STERLING, Va. — JK Moving Services, a global moving, storage, relocation and logistics enterprise, says it has added new technologies to further modernize the move
Diesel prices all but stagnant nationwide, less than 2-cent shift anywhere
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide fell by 0.7 cents for the week ending July 22, to currently stand at $3.044 per
The Trucker News Channel Episode #060
In this episode we cover… – Trucker kills mom and twins. – Man sues DOT over his fake CDL. – New platooning tech for dual
DOL opinion letter: Time in sleeper berth does not count as compensable time
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor said Monday it had determined that time spent in the sleeper berth by professional truck drivers while otherwise
Decker Truck Line presents 2,500th Peterbilt to 2018 Grand Champion Driver of the Year
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co., along with Decker Truck Line, celebrated a relationship spanning six decades with the delivery of the transportation company’s 2,500th
New Alliance Parts products, retail locations creates one-stop solution
PORTLAND, Ore. — With the recent addition of new retail locations and more value-based parts to its portfolio, Alliance Parts is fulfilling Daimler Trucks North
Papé Kenworth Northwest opens 6,600 square-foot parts and service facility
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Papé Kenworth Northwest has opened a new 6,600 square-foot parts and service facility in Bellingham, Washington. Located 90 miles north of Seattle
3 Estes Express employees steal $23,000 worth of water heaters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they have arrested three employees of a delivery company, after discovering $23,000 worth of stolen inventory in
Zonar updates transition checklist for switching AOBRDs to ELDs
SEATTLE — With less than six months to go until the final electronic logging device mandate Mandate deadline, many carriers using automatic on-board recording devices
Reddaway celebrates centennial anniversary while continuing its evolution
TUALATIN, Ore. — Reddaway, the longest continuously operating Oregon-based regional less-than-truckload carrier, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. Founded in 1919 in Oregon City,
FMCSA seeks comments on definitions of agri, livestock commodities in HOS rules
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Monday said it is seeking public comment on revising agricultural commodity or livestock definitions in Hours of
Mesilla Valley Transportation adopts Rolling Strong health, wellness program
RIVERSIDE, Mo.– Mesilla Valley Transportation is adopting the Rolling Strong mobile health and wellness app for company drivers and owner-operators. Rolling Strong is a provider