Goodyear accepting nominations for Highway Hero award
AKRON, Ohio — Do you know a professional truck driver who has performed a heroic deed during the course of his or her daily work?
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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week initiative under way
GREENBELT, Md. — Brake Safety Week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s weeklong initiative focused on the inspection, identification and removal of commercial motor vehicles with
U.S. Xpress launches ‘Full Ride’ college scholarship program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a leading, national trucking company, today announced the launch of “Full Ride,” a college scholarship program for drivers
Hurricane Florence floods towns, downs trees and power lines as it makes landfall
WILMINGTON, N. C. — Forecasters say the center of Hurricane Florence is hovering just inland near Cape Fear, North Carolina. Downgraded from a 2 yesterday,
House passes ‘minibus’ spending bill; transportation package deadline pushed to December
The House passed a $147 billion “minibus” spending package Thursday and sent it to President Donald Trump for a signature to avert another possible government shutdown, The
D.C. listening session on HOS revision canceled due to storms
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s public listening session on revising current Hours of Service regulations for interstate truck drivers scheduled for 1 to 3
3.9% of drivers placed OOS in Roadcheck
GREENBELT, Md. — Of the total inspections conducted this past June 5-7 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) as part of its annual International
FMCSA includes Kentucky, Tennessee as areas where hours, weight rules suspended for hurricane relief efforts
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has added Kentucky and Tennessee to the states where it is suspending size and weight, and hours regulations for
U.S. likely surpassed Russia, Saudis in crude oil production, says EIA
The United States has likely surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest crude oil producer earlier this year, says the U.S. Energy
Volvo Trucks presents ‘future transport solution’ with autonomous electric vehicles
Volvo Trucks is now presenting a new transport solution consisting of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation,
ATA advises truckers, driving public to make safe travel decisions in wake of Hurricane Florence
With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Southeastern United States, the American Trucking Associations advised truck drivers, as well as the motoring public, to take
As Hurricane Florence barrels down on East Coast, FMCSA suspends hour, weight restrictions for storm relief hauls
As Hurricane Florence headed Tuesday toward the Eastern Seaboard as a storm of what weather officials called a “staggering” size, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
The Trucker News Channel Episode #017
In this episode we cover… Truckers abandon their rigs on the highway. National #thankatrucker campaign Check out these stories and more on this edition of
Celebrations begin for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON, Va. — This week, American Trucking Associations and the entire trucking industry are recognizing the 3.5 million truck drivers who safely and professionally deliver
Major container ports expected to continue to see record numbers
WASHINGTON – With retail sales continuing to grow, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to remain strong this month after setting
Rand McNally launches ‘Haul’ of Fame photo contest for drivers
In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Rand McNally has launched a Photo “Haul” of Fame contest! Since professional drivers inspire us, we wanted
Love’s opens new facility in Tipton, Indiana
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s) is now serving Customers in Tipton, Indiana, thanks to the grand opening of a new travel stop this
New research says autonomous trucks could take jobs of nearly 300,000 long-haul drivers over next decade
An article in the Journal of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) says new research predicts autonomous trucks could replace nearly
Walmart celebrates drivers during NTDAW, steps up recruiting efforts
At a time when the trucking industry across the U.S. is facing a massive shortage of qualified drivers, Walmart said today it is doubling down
TA/Petro opens 4 of new suite of smaller, more ‘nimble’ express travel centers
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers full service travel center brands, has announced the opening of the