MPDA lauds companies, drivers supporting Wreaths Across America
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) is recognizing some of their supporting member companies and drivers who have donated their time
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Truck driver found clinging from bridge after big rig plunges into river
HAMMOND, Ind. – A fiery accident in the wee hours of Dec. 2 left a truck driver clinging to a bridge support above Indiana’s Calumet
2 Louisiana residents plea guilty to big rig crash scheme
NEW ORLEANS — Two Louisiana residents have pleaded guilty in connection to a scheme to collect insurance money from staged car crashes involving 18-wheelers. United
Tennessee roads plan mulls toll lanes, electric car fee hike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering allowing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he
Big oil’s high fuel prices focus of California special legislative session
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At Gov. Gavin Newsom’s prompting, California lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session on Monday to consider punishing big oil companies for
Bridgestone Americas names new president of its Commercial Truck Group
NASHVILLE — Bridgestone Americas has named Steve Hoeft as president of its Commercial Truck Group, effective immediately. The Commercial Truck Group includes the company’s Truck
Uber Freight, Aurora add autonomous trucking routes in Texas
DALLAS — Uber Freight and Aurora have announced that they will be autonomously hauling freight between Dallas/Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas, for packing solutions
Fire destroys San Antonio Flying J truck stop
SAN ANTONIO — A fire that started in the kitchen of Denny’s restaurant burned down a Flying J Truckstop on the east side of San
Love’s celebrates 12 Days of Christmas with daily prizes for drivers, donation to St. Christopher
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating professional drivers and the holiday season with its third annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Customers can
Bill to expand truck parking introduced in US Senate
WASHINGTON — The movement to provide more safe parking spaces for truck drivers is growing across the nation. On Thursday, Dec. 1, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis
Truck Supply Company of South Carolina expands into St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — HDA Truck Pride member Truck Supply of South Carolina has announced an expansion into the St. Louis market with their purchase of
Texas border agents seize $8.3M in meth from big rig
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), along with Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge in Laredo, recently
Shippers Coalition calls for quick action to prevent railroad strike
WASHINGTON – The Shippers Coalition is calling on Congress, the White House, railroads and union leaders to act quickly to prevent a rail strike from
Commercial vehicle industry continues investing in green tech amid sagging economy
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the recently released N.A. (North American) Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the commercial
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – December 2022 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – December 2022 Digital Edition: Behind the Wheel: For the Love of Trucks: Ride along with Sue Peña as she travels the road to a professional driving career | Job Resources |Owning the Wheel | Job Resources | In the News
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition December 2022
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition December 2022: Safety first
FMCSA: No hours-of-service exemption for livestock haulers
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied livestock haulers an exemption for hours-of-service, citing safety concerns. The ruling was published on Tuesday,
Tire chains: A state-by-state requirement guide
There are many different tire chain laws throughout the nation, as each state sets its own rules. Below is a roundup of each state’s current
Section of Oregon’s US 30 closed for landslide repair
ASTORIA, Ore. — Portions of Oregon’s U.S. 30 are closed through Wednesday, Nov. 30, and possibly longer following a major landslide that occurred on Tuesday,
Bestpass acquires e-filing system ExpressTruckTax
ALBANY, N.Y.— Bestpass Inc. has acquired ExpressTruckTax, an e-filing system for truckers, fleet owners and tax preparers for e-filing forms 2290 and 2290 amendments. Bestpass is