S.D. trucker put out of service after failed substance use tests
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared South Dakota-licensed truck driver Clayton Virgil Hall to be an imminent hazard to public safety
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ATA outlines multi-pronged campaign to get Congress moving on road funding
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations is taking a multi-pronged approach to get Congress moving on comprehensive funding for the nation’s infrastructure, with an
Spot van, reefer rates fall from February averages
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight posting volume was virtually unchanged during the week ending March 31 while the number of truck posts increased 5
71% of drivers admit to taking photos of stopped emergency vehicles
MIAMI – According to a survey released Wednesday by the National Safety Council and the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, 71 percent of U.S. drivers take
Energy upgrades net Volvo’s Hagerstown powertrain plant $1.18 million in rebates
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Volvo Group’s Hagerstown powertrain manufacturing facility received $1,180,400 in rebate incentives from Potomac Edison for a number of energy efficiency upgrades
Orders for new Class 8 trucks dip below 16,000
Orders for new Class 8 trucks dipped below 16,000, according to the two companies that track and analyze such data. ACT Research said preliminary North
Great Dane establishes 3 new flatbed distribution centers
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane Tuesday said it had established three new flatbed trailer distribution centers located across the United States. The new locations include
ATA exec says closing U.S.-Mexico border would cost trucking $18 million a day
ARLINGTON, Va. — Citing the magnitude of everyday trade between the U.S. and Mexico, Bob Costello, the chief economist and senior vice president of international
California federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging independent contractor definition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – While two trucking groups have maintained in lawsuits that a California high court’s recent decision on what constitutes an independent contractor violates
The Trucker News Channel Episode Episode #044
In this episode we cover… – Texas and New Mexico highway improvements – Trucker killed in explosion – Roadcheck dates announced – Live coverage from
TravelCenters presents $112,946 check to Truckers Against Trafficking
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters), operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands, presented a check for $112,946 to Truckers
Average on-highway price of gallon of diesel drops two tenths of one cent
WASHINGTON — The average retail on-highway price of a gallon of diesel dropped two tenths of one cent to $3.078 for the week ending April
Bison Transport acquires Wisconsin-based H.O. Wolding
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada — Bison Transport has acquired Amherst, Wisconsin-based H.O. Wolding (HOW), a 320-truck, dry van fleet with truckload operations in the midwest, northeast
TravelCenters of America names 2019 Citizen Driver honorees
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Team drivers Kenn and Beth Zelten and solo driver Steen Gronlund have been named Citizen Driver honorees by TravelCenters of America during
Senate confirms Nicole Nason to be FHWA administrator
WASHINGTON — By a vote of 95-1, with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the lone “no” vote, the Senate has confirmed Nicole Nason to be the
Lawmaker: Finding bipartisan funding for surface infrastructure a ‘challenge’
WASHINGTON — Finding a bipartisan solution to funding surface transportation and other infrastructure needs remains a major challenge in Congress, according to the chair and
Bonnie Neal, 76, named WIT April 2019 member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. — Bonnie Neal has been chosen as the Women In Trucking Association April 2019 Member of the Month. The 76-year-old is currently driving
NPRM on HOS flexibility sent to OMB, DOT Secretary Chao says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Included in a buffet of information ranging from the economy (more than 5.3 million jobs have been added since 2016) and roads
Werner Enterprises provides relief aid after historic Nebraska flooding
OMAHA, Neb. — Many states are still tirelessly working to recover after catastrophic flooding affected parts of the Midwest recently. Hundreds of families lost their
ATA appeals dismissal of challenge to truck-only toll program
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations Thursday, along with three motor carriers representing the industry, appealed last week’s decision by the federal district court