Tractor-trailer crashes into Pennsylvania home, catches fire
SCRANTON, Pa. — A tractor-trailer crashed into a Scranton home and caught fire in the early morning hours of Sept. 2. WNEP reports the incident
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Chase ends in tractor-trailer overturning on I-77
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A big rig driver is facing multiple charges after he allegedly led North Carolina State Highway Patrol officers on a chase down
Fuel prices see ups, downs, over past few weeks
WASHINGTON — U.S. diesel prices have been up and down over the past few weeks, sitting at just over $5 a gallon on Sept. 5,
MPDA announces Trucking for Kids Convoy event
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Maine Professional Drivers Association is preparing for its 24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 18.
Tires break loose from 18-wheeler, crash into elderly woman’s home
LAGRANGE, Ga. — A 91-year-old woman said she is lucky to be alive after two tires from a tractor-trailer crashed through two of the bedrooms
Tractor-trailer driver facing manslaughter charges after fatal collision with motorcycle
MADISON COUNTY, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer driver is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after a fatal collision with a motorcycle in New York State. The Observer
Man accused of running over tractor-trailer driver in road rage incident arrested
SAN ANTONIO — A man accused of running over a big-rig driver during a road rage incident and then leaving the scene was arrested by
ACT Research: August order rebound indicates July weakness an outlier, not a canary
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net tractor orders in August were 21,600 units, while net orders for Classes 5-7 were 18,400 units,
South Dakota’s welcome centers now offer WiFi, more amenities for visitors
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Tourism is providing more amenities, including free access to wireless internet, at interstate welcome centers. Since mid-August,
Pedigree introduces two new tracking tags for OneView
FARGO, N.D. — Pedigree Technologies has added two new Tracking Tags to its OneView platform. According to a news release, “by attaching to outdoor tools,
Energy secretary, U.S. reps visit EV-certified dealership
FONTANA, Calif. — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm visited with Volvo Group leaders while touring TEC Equipment on Sept. 1. TEC Equipment is the
First Call Truck Parts opens Thomasville, Georgia location
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Call Truck Parts has announced the opening of its newest location at 1113 W. Jackson St. in Thomasville, Georgia. Tallahassee, Florida-based
Transport Enterprise Leasing plans to integrate Cummins’ X15H into fleets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC and Cummins Inc. announced recently that TEL has signed a letter of intent planning to purchase Cummins’ 15-liter
Maine Professional Drivers Association, State Police to honor truckers
YORK, Maine — Maine Professional Drivers Association and the Maine State Police will be honoring truck drivers Sept. 12 to kick off National Truck Driver
Penske debuts new truck maintenance on-site guide
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing announced Sept. 2 that it has introduced a new truck maintenance on-site guide, Shipper’s Guide to Outsourcing On-Site Fleet
Pilot thanking truck drivers with special offers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in September, Pilot Company is extending its annual celebration for professional truck drivers. Pilot
Tractor-trailer, DOT vehicle collide in New Hampshire
KEENE, N.H. — A tractor-trailer crashed into a New Hampshire Department of Transportation vehicle, leaving potatoes strewn all over the ground, on the evening of
Driver hospitalized after fiery crash into Pennsylvania home
SCRANTON, Pa. — A tractor-trailer crashed into a home and caught fire in the early morning hours of Sept. 2 in Pennsylvania. WNEP reports that
Iowa police seeking those who stole pork from semi-trailers
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Ottumwa Police Department is asking for help finding those responsible for stealing a semi-truck and three semi-trailers filled with pork products
McCollister’s Global Services, Inc. continues company legacy with acquisition of Horseless Carriage Carriers, Inc.
BURLINGTON, N.J. — McCollister’s Global Services, Inc. has acquired Horseless Carriage Carriers, Inc., a nationwide enclosed vehicle, shipping and storage company based out of Paterson,