TravelCenters launches new round of updates to TruckSmart app
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America, nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has launched a new round
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.
Posts by The Trucker News Staff
Pilot Flying J accepting nominations for Road Warrior honoree
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J’s annual Road Warrior program returning and is accepting nominations to recognize professional drivers in the U.S. who demonstrate superior
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to hold party for 100 year old trucks
WALCOTT, Iowa — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will host a 100th Birthday party for two of its 1919 trucks as part of the 40th annual
ATA reveals logo for 2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations has revealed the official 2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo and thank-a-trucker toolkit. The association also announced
Doron Doravi named Highway Angel for rescuing fellow driver
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Doron “D” Doravi of Phoenix, a professional truck driver for Diamond Transportation System of Racine, Wisconsin, has been named a Highway Angel
The Semi Funny Comedian – A load of Vicks Vaporub
He is back!
40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off July 11
WALCOTT, Iowa — The 40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off July 11 at The World’s Largest Truckstop. The 2019 Walcott Truckers Jamboree to be
TravelCenters conducting 10th annual ‘Band Together’ campaign for St. Christopher Fund
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands, has launched its 10th annual Band
OSHA orders carrier to reinstate driver who refused to drive during bad weather
WASHINGTON — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Freight Rite Inc. — based in Florence, Kentucky — to reinstate a truck driver
Boss Truck Shop relocates to larger facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Boss Truck Shop has relocated the Boss Truck Shop in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to a new, larger facility. It is
N.A. Class 8 orders in June down considerably from one year ago
The two organizations that collect, analyze and report data on new truck sales both report June Class 8 orders in the 13,000 range, considerably below
Truckers named Highway Angels for helping St. Christopher fund executive
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Professional truck drivers Scott Wagner of Spartan Direct, based in Pevely, Missouri, and Robert Barnette of Swift Transportation Company based in Phoenix
St. Christopher Fund plans 2nd year of fundraising efforts at GATS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief (SCF) is teaming with Life From the Passenger’s Seat’s Melanie Walker and Scott Wagner for two
For owner-operators, a refresher course on CSA
It’s approaching nine years since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration implemented the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. Although quite controversial in the beginning, CSA has
Premium Transportation Logistics transfers ownership
TOLEDO, Ohio — Premium Transportation Logistics’ (PTL) senior management team of current President Jeff Curry, longtime PTL Operations Manager Keith Avery and expedited transportation sales
TA restaurants offer free meal on July 4 active military, vets, reservists
WESTLAKE, Ohio — The TA Restaurant Group, a division of TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands, is
The Trucker News Channel Episode #057
Truck drivers fiancee charged with murder after firing.
TA signs TX Express franchise agreement with Texas Oasis Mart
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands, has signed a franchise agreement with Shawn Ali,
Diesel prices barely move, down one-tenth of a cent nationwide
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide fell by 0.1 cent for the week ending July 1, to currently stand at $3.042 per
Hirschbach’s Ricky Shearer named Highway Angel by TCA
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Richard “Ricky” Shearer of Haysville, Kansas, a professional truck driver with Hirschbach Motor Lines of Dubuque, Iowa, has been named a Highway