News roundup: Gas tax up, infrastructure panel, I-69 closures in Indiana, and more
South Carolina’s gasoline tax up 2 cents per gallon COLUMBIA, S.C.  — Gasoline prices are up in South Carolina and it has nothing to do
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
Schneider earns NSC Green Cross Safety Excellence Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Operating a fleet of over 10,000 tractors that travel along the same highways and byways as the motoring public means caution
Kenworth T680 now standard with air disc brakes
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship is now standard with Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes. The pairing is a result
New Yokohama long haul/regional tire now available
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire’s max-mileage 902L ultra wide base (UWB) long-haul/regional drive tire is now available in a new size: 455/55R22.5. “The SmartWay-verified 902L UWB
Economic impact of steel tariffs growing concern on infrastructure projets
WASHINGTON — The economic impact of Trump administration tariffs imposed on a number of goods, but especially steel and aluminum, continues to generate growing concern
Expanding e-commerce adding complexity to delivery, freight patterns, says PennDOT speaker
The expansion of e-commerce is changing delivery methods and freight patterns, which is adding “complexity” to the design of transportation networks, according to Leslie Richards,
OOIDA says government needs to fix medical certification issues and conflict resolutions
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo.  — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the national organization exclusively representing professional and small-business truckers, says that the government needs to create
Volvo Trucks, FedEx demonstrate truck platooning on N.C. 540
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America, together with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, used advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to conduct
Landstar launches exclusive mobile app for finding multi-leg runs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System, a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, has launched its enhanced Landstar Maximizer mobile app, a search engine
Peter Voorhoeve named president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Peter Voorhoeve, currently the president and CEO of Volvo Group Australia, has been named president of Volvo Trucks North America, effective September
Geotab’s interactive infographic showcases evolution of America’s interstate highway system
TORONTO — Geotab, a global leader in the internet of things (IoT) and connected transportation, has launched an interactive infographic depicting the evolution of America’s
Eaton takes aim at vehicle electrification market with new eMobility business
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Power management company Eaton is addressing increasing demand for high-voltage electrified vehicle technologies with the creation of its new eMobility business. With
Diesel prices drop for 4th week in a row to $3.216
WASHINGTON — For the fourth week in a row, diesel prices have dropped — and Monday they were down 2.8 cents a gallon to $3.216,
United Bus Technology offers free ELD demo period to former ONE20 customers
McLEAN, Va. — United Bus Technology (UBT), an IT solution provider in the trucking and motorcoach industries, Monday invited those customers affected by the announced
Zonar offering ABORD to ELD checklist
SEATTLE — As of June 2018, carriers using automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDs) will have less than 18 months to transition from their current solution
CDL holder put out-of-service after Freightliner minibus accident
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared Georgia-licensed commercial driver Steven F. Hoppenbrouwer to be an imminent hazard to public safety and
Under plan, DOT would see duties deleted, added to porfolio
WASHINGTON — As part of the 132-page reorganization plan proposed by the Office of Management and Budget to reorganize the federal government’s structure, the Department
OMB plan would put Corps of Engineers partly in USDOT
WASHINGTON — A 132-page reorganization plan for key federal agencies released by the Office of Management and Budget on June 21 calls for, among other
4 states seek grant to develop program to direct trucks to available parking
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is joining departments of transportation from Texas, New Mexico and California in seeking a federal grant to develop
Iowa DOT seeking input about draft plan on managing rest areas
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking your input about a draft plan outlining a path forward in managing our rest areas