FMCSA streamlines process for upgrading from Class B CDL to Class A
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Tuesday issued a final rule streamlining the process and reducing costs to upgrade from a Class B
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ACT, FTR report 5 percent monthly increase in Class 8 orders
February preliminary North American Class 8 truck order figures show a slight increase over January and a substantial decrease from February 2018, two publishers of
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Drones helping keep infrastructure safe
By Jim Tymon Executive Director American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials WASHINGTON — It wasn’t too long ago that drones, flying cars and
The Trucker News Channel Episode #041
In this episode we cover… New proposal could lower the CDL age, 4 ex-Pilot Flying J workers get probation, 40,000 pounds of frozen chicken goes
Average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel up 2.8 cents to $3.076
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel went up another 2.8 cents a gallon to $3.076 for the week ending March
Goodyear names three Highway Hero finalists
AKRON, Ohio —  For more than 35 years, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has honored truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to
Yokohama Tire participates in building children’s playground
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Playtime has come to Huntington Beach, California, as Yokohama Tire teamed with local partners and volunteers to build a new KaBOOM!
Rachel Bothwell named WIT March Member of the Month
PLOVER, Wis. — Rachel Bothwell, a professional city driver for FedEx Freight in Rapid City, South Dakota, has been chosen Women In Trucking’s 2019 March
Congressional leaders focus on transportation funding options at Washington briefing
WASHINGTON — A vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fee, wider use of tolling and a hike in the federal fuel tax were some of the many
Class 8 engine production expected to continue growth trend
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 engine production is expected to continue its growth trend into 2019, and diesel is still the dominate power source, but
Friday fun – How to be a super trucker
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That is some strong wind!
Hamilton Skyway Bridge.
DAT Solutions says spot freight volumes continue to build
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload rates continued their mid-winter slide last week but freight volumes suggest that pricing should rebound soon, said DAT Solutions, which
ATBS says average owner-operator net income of its clients exceeded $65,000 in 2018
LAKEWOOD, Colo. —  The average owner-operator net income in 2018 exceeded $65,000, says American Truck Business Services (ATBS). The figure is based on an analysis
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Alabama governor proposing 10 cent gas tax hike in Alabama
MAPLESVILLE, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday proposed a 10-cent-a-gallon gas tax increase to fund road and bridge construction in a state
Driver, 82, of church-owned bus charged after crash with being intoxicated
GARY, Ind. — The 82-year-old driver of a church-owned bus was charged with driving under the influence after the bus he was driving carrying a
FMCSA streamlines process allowing individuals with properly managed diabetes to drive CMV
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Tuesday released a final rule revising federal regulations permitting individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly
The Trucker News Channel Episode #040
In this episode we cover… – Trucker murderer take down. – Jenga bridge – Twin 33 foot trailers return? – Wheaton acquires Stevens Worldwide All