Pilot Flying J sets $1 million goal to support American Heart Association
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J, has set a goal to raise $1 million in February to support the American Heart Association in honor of
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WABCO offering new safety solutions, reman steering gears for aftermarket
LAS VEGAS — WABCO Holdings, a global supplier of braking control systems and other safety technologies used the platform of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
Newbie ‘trucker’ Charlie enjoys the smells, sights of open road in owners’ green Volvo
The 2-year-old golden doodle (golden retriever and poodle mix) gets to ride around in style in a spring green 2017 Volvo, peering down at other
Governor, senators split on Missouri bridge repair proposal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is unwilling to budge much on a proposed list of bridges slated for repair under a $350
Why America is facing a shortage of truck drivers.
CBS News shares their views on what they think is causing a driver shortage. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
Goodyear: Eudurance LHS achieves extraordinary mileage in fleet evaluations
DALLAS — The Goodyear Endurance LHS long-haul steer tire, Goodyear’s best long-haul steer tire for miles to removal, is delivering remarkable mileage in fleet testing,
The Trucker Newspaper – February 1, 2019 Digital Edition
This issue features in-depth coverage of New York’s attempt to make up for lost time for not enforcing ELD regulation. Click here for more issues
Virginia lawmakers reject plan to add tolls to I-81
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers have rejected a plan to add tolls to Interstate 81 to pay for $2 billion in upgrades that would improve
U.S. employers add robust 304K jobs; for-hire trucking adds 3,600
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers shrugged off last month’s partial government shutdown and engaged in a burst of hiring in January, adding 304,000 jobs, the most
White out conditions in Michigan leads to major pileup.
Semi avoids a major collision during a white out on M-6 south of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
GPS leads big rig onto 6-ton limit bridge, which collapses into river
OLA, Ark. — The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported Thursday that crews were working to remove an 18-wheeler from a river in Arkansas after the driver,
Solid freight activity not enough to keep spot rates from falling
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload rates tumbled during the week ending January 26 despite increases in van and refrigerated load-to-truck ratios, according to DAT Solutions,
Two large carriers increasing driver pay
Two major carriers said Thursday they were increasing driver pay. Cargo Transporters, a regional and national carrier, said its increase will include all over-the-road and
18-year-old survives fiery, head-on collision with tractor-trailer
DUBLIN, N.H. — ABC News is reporting that an 18-year-old is recovering at the hospital after surviving a harrowing head-on collision with a tractor-trailer. Samuel
ATA names America’s Road Team 2019-2020 class
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations has named its new team of 18 professional truck drivers to the 2019-2020 class of America’s Road Team. The
AASHTO urges quick Senate confirmation of new FHWA administrator
WASHINGTON — The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Wednesday called on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to approve the nomination
Landstar BCO Rosemberg Villarreal wins new truck at company’s appreciation days
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System, a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, kicked off the year by giving away a truck on January
The Trucker News Channel Episode #036
In this episode we cover… – Conceal & carry laws for truckers. – Trucker taken hostage. – Box truck ends high speed chase. – Man
Minnesota Trucking Association names Art Stoen as driver of the year
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Trucking Association has named Arthur “Art” Stoen, a professional truck driver for Kane Transport in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota as the
Dart celebrates opening of operating center in Atlanta metro area
ELLENWOOD, Ga. — Dart Transit Co. has opened a new operating center in the metro Atlanta area. The facility here is located close to Hartsfield-Jackson