ATRI seeks truck driver input on impacts of legalized marijuana
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a driver survey to better understand the impacts of state laws legalizing marijuana on the
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Women In Trucking Association announces Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award finalists
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named three finalists for the 2023 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). Sponsored by the
Aurora officials aiming for driverless big rigs on Texas routes in ’24
DALLAS — Autonomous trucking technology company Aurora Innovation will begin deploying 20 driverless big rigs hauling 100 loads per week on a dedicated route along
RoyPow launches all-electric truck energy storage system
LOUISVILLE, Ky., — RoyPow, a global renewable energy and battery systems supplier, debuted its new All-Electric Truck Energy Storage System at the Mid-America Trucking Show
Jacqueline Gelb joins ATA as VP of energy, environmental affairs
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has hired Jacqueline Gelb as vice president of energy and environmental affairs. Gelb comes to ATA from Navistar
Distraction, speeding, alcohol drive up 2021 traffic deaths
DETROIT — Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years with deaths due to speeding and impaired
Kentucky temporarily suspends CMV restrictions for storm cleanup
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain regulatory restrictions on commercial motor vehicles involved in
McDonald’s McRig helping Arkansas tornado victims with free meals
WYNNE, Ark. — The McDonald’s USA McRig has rolled into rural Arkansas to help feed residents affected by a devastating tornado. According to the company,
Minnesota Trucking Association promotes campaign to lure new truck drivers into industry
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) Foundation has launched a new program that’s designed to boost interest in trucking careers. According to
Migrant worker killed when bus hits big rig head-on
PLANT CITY, Fla. — One person has been killed in a Florida accident involving an 18-wheeler and a bus carrying migrant laborers. According to the
Howes Products’ survey shows many drivers aren’t aware of fuel treatment benefits
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — New data from fuel additive and lubricants company Howes Products shows that a third of truck drivers who responded to a
Big rig smashes Oklahoma Highway Patrol cruiser, fire truck
CATOOSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol cruiser and a fire truck were struck by an 18-wheeler on Friday, March 31, along Highway 412 in
MHC truck dealership moves to new Colorado location
LEAWOOD, Kan. — Murphy-Hoffman Company’s (MHC) truck dealership in Parker, Colorado, has moved to a new facility in Englewood, Colorado. According to a news release,
Driver fatigue caused deadly Phoenix milk truck crash, NTSB finds
WASHINGTON — A program to manage driver fatigue in agricultural transportation and collision avoidance technology would have prevented a fatal 2021 multivehicle collision in Phoenix
TravelCenters of America announces 2023 Citizen Driver Award winners
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — TravelCenters of America (TA) has announced the 10th annual Citizen Driver Award honorees: Lamar Buckwalter of Leola, Pennsylvania, and William McNamee of
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Biden administration cleared the way on Friday, March 31, for California’s plan to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks,
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – April 2023 Digital Edition
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Tesla issues recall for electric Semis over faulty brake modules
WASHINGTON — Certain Tesla Semi’s manufactured between Nov. 30, 2022, and Feb. 28, 2023, are being recalled due to faulty brake valve modules. According to
Tennessee General Assembly passes transportation bill
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) marked the legislative passage of its new Transportation Modernization Act on Thursday, March 30. According to a