Indiana troopers, Newton deputies conduct blitz on overweight trucks
NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police Lowell Post, in conjunction with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle
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Preliminary North American Class 8 tractor orders up in October
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — North American Class 8 tractor orders saw elevated numbers in October. FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for October
Singer-songwriter Lindsay Lawler to co-host Dave Nemo Weekends on Sirius XM
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Beginning this weekend, Nov. 5-6, singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Lindsay Lawler will be joining Jimmy Mac as co-host of Dave Nemo Weekends.
Trucking industry image ‘stronger than ever’ according to TMAF poll
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Most Americans believe the trucking industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy and have a “favorable impression” of trucking, according
50 companies recognized on WIT’s 2022 list of ‘Top Companies for Women’
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named 55 companies to the 2022 list of “Top Companies for Women to Work For
OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign kicks off Nov. 7
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) will hold its annual Truckers for Troops care package campaign Nov. 7-14. The event is
Embark expands autonomous network from coast to coast in Sunbelt markets
SAN FRANCISCO — In a move the company says launches the backbone for coast-to-coast coverage, Embark Trucks Inc. announced Tuesday, Nov. 1, that it has
TCA expands Professional Drivers of the Year nominations, prize pool
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is recognizing best-in-class drivers through its revamped Professional Drivers of the Year awards program. TCA is looking for those exceptional
Spot market rates see ‘notable changes’ in some areas but remain flat overall
Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending Oct. 28 showed little overall change in spot market rates or volume. However, individual
Inflation impacting freight economy
COLUMBUS, IN – ACT Research reported in its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest slightly lowered forecasts due to the Fed’s continued action toward inflation, disproportionally impacting
CARB holds public hearing on regulations phasing out gas-powered vehicles
SACRAMENTO — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has held its first public hearing to receive feedback from the public on a proposal under consideration
ACT Research: Net trailer orders rise 47% in August
COLUMBUS, Ind. – September net U.S. trailer orders of 26,086 units were 47% higher compared to last August, but 8% below the year-ago September level,
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – November 2022 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – November 2022 Digital Edition: Behind the Wheel: Thinking Positive: New York driver finds sense of family, brotherhood in trucking industry | Job Resources |Owning the Wheel | Along for the Ride
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New national port improvement plan will also benefit truck drivers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced more than $703 million to fund 41 projects in 22 states and one territory that
Arkansas Trucking Association president urges ‘no’ vote on recreational pot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Shannon Newton, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association, said legalized recreational marijuana in The Natural State would result in fewer capable truckers
Mansfield Energy issues diesel fuel supply alert
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A large U.S. fuel distributor is warning of diesel fuel constraints in some areas of the country. In a news release issued
Iowa rolls out app to help current, future commercial drivers
ANKENY, Iowa –- The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has rolled out an updated app to help future commercial drivers become licensed and aid those
TravelCenters of America opens 4 new stores, announces enhancements to others
WEST LAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA) has announced a major network expansion and guest experience updates, including the opening of four new
Major I-40 bridge project begins in North Carolina; traffic delays expected
JONATHAN CREEK, N.C. — A contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has launched a two-year project to completely replace two bridges on