FMCSA removes ELDorado ELD from list of approved devices
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed the ElDorado ELD model ERS from the list of registered ELDs due to the
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Trucking industry leaders warning of dire consequences if freight railroads strike
OMAHA, Neb.  — Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute before
Man who threatened to drive his 18-wheeler through ex-girlfriend’s house behind bars
TEMPLE, Texas — A man who allegedly said he was going to use his tractor-trailer to kill his ex-girlfriend and her children has been charged
Thank you, drivers! Businesses honor truckers with rewards, discounts during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 11-17), several companies are saluting America’s truck drivers. Some are even offering drivers rewards and discounts throughout the
Werner Enterprises to buy 500 hydrogen-powered engines from Cummins
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises and Cummins Inc. announced Sept. 7 that Werner signed a letter of intent to purchase 500 Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal
Yellow expands apprenticeship program to include diesel mechanics, dock workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Yellow Corp. is expanding its registered apprenticeship program to include new training initiatives for dock workers and diesel mechanics. According to a
Truckstop honors truckers, breaks Guinness World Record
BOISE, Idaho — In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 11-17), Truckstop announced Monday that it has set a Guinness World Records title
Haul Hero launches new mobile platform
Haul Hero is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with the launch of a new mobile platform, available in both free and premium versions.
Driver dies after ‘leaping’ from truck in Pennsylvania
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. — A tractor-trailer driver died after leaping from his vehicle after a failure of his truck’s brake system on Sept. 9 in
Canadian man charged in international scheme using big rigs to transport narcotics
LOS ANGELES — An investigation into an international drug trafficking organization has resulted in the arrest of a Canadian man who allegedly orchestrated the shipment
Annual survey seeks industry input about top concerns for trucking
ATLANTA — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched the 2022 Top Industry Issues Survey. This 18th annual survey asks all members of the trucking
Vander Haag’s truck parts opens new store in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Vander Haag’s Inc., a supplier of heavy-duty truck parts, announced Sept. 8 the opening of its newest store, at 405 Maclean Ave.,
9 dead, 16 injured after semi crashes into food vendors in Mexican town
UPDATE: The man who was driving the tractor-trailer that drove into a group of parked vehicles and roadside stands in Villa Ahumada, Mexico, and killed
Don Ake to retire from FTRÂ
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Don Ake will be retiring from FTR at the end of September, according to a statement released Sept. 8. “The trucking industry
DTNA celebrates as 800,000th vehicle rolls off assembly line at NC manufacturing facility
CLEVELAND, N.C. — Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced Sept. 8 the production of the 800,000th vehicle — a Freightliner Cascadia — built at its
HTL Freight acquires ATTS Logistics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LAKE ZURICH, Ill. —  HTL Freight has acquired ATTS Logistics, a Lake-Zurich-based 3PL. This transaction follows HTL’s acquisition of drayage and transload specialist
J.J. Keller expands ELDT trainer certification program to assist with hazmat endorsements
NEENAH, Wis. — Drivers wanting to obtain their initial hazardous materials endorsement are now subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new entry-level driver
Tractor-trailer overturns, spills cinder blocks on highway
UPDATE: ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. — Talk about a literal “roadblock” — actually “blocks” in this case. Cinder blocks spilling from an overturned tractor-trailer caused
New survey shows benefits, challenges of trucking profession
BOISE, Idaho — In a recent survey of 500 U.S. truck drivers, 67% say they feel their job is appreciated; however, this sentiment is down from
NC-based Hardy Brothers Trucking chosen to haul this year’s US Capitol Christmas Tree
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A Kenworth T680 Next Generation will transport the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the National Forests in North Carolina to Washington,