Trucker pay levels reach new heights
PETERSBURG, Fla. — An increased demand for shipping, along with an overall national shortage of long-haul drivers, is sparking a significant increase in trucker compensation.
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Anti-vaccine protests continue in Canada
TORONTO — In a scene at odds with Canadians’ reputation for niceness and rule-following, thousands of protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions
Winter weather expected to bring ice, snow to South, Midwest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A winter storm is expected to slam states across the South and Midwest beginning Tuesday night and lasting through Wednesday night,
Safety app for drivers debuts in flood-plagued Virginia city
NORFOLK, Va. — The sun was shining when Kim Williams hopped in her Honda Odyssey to visit a friend at a nursing home. But an
Movin’ on: Start that new job the right way by cruising through the interviews
Most drivers learn quickly that all driving jobs aren’t the same. It seems there’s always a better job waiting — one with more pay or
Oldest black-owned business in the U.S., a moving company, expands
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The oldest black-owned business in the U.S., E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company, recently announced that it has expanded its operations to
Feds unveil infrastructure ‘roadmap’ to help spend $1T
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden urged U.S. governors on Monday to ramp up their construction plans as his administration rolled out a guidebook for accessing
Movement for vaccine mandate protest convoy to Washington, D.C., gaining steam on social media
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A group of American truckers dubbed “Convoy to DC 2022” is gaining membership on Facebook, following thousands of truckers who are
Rowdy truckers draw ire of Canadian authorities at vaccine protest
OTTAWA, Ontario — Police in Canada’s capital are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb
A look at 5 Breyer decisions that had major impacts on transportation
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer left a mark on the transportation industry during his 27-plus years on the bench. Breyer announced
FBI looking at trucking industry for possible suspect in Arkansas cold case murder
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The FBI office in Little Rock, Arkansas, is asking for information in the murder of a young woman who was
Driver, instructor Christine Bosgraaf finds rewarding career on the road and in the classroom
Contrary to what some people believe, the trucking industry is filled with a dizzying array of people, diverse in their backgrounds and professional training. But
Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
PITTSBURGH — A 50-year-old bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, requiring rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet and form a human chain to reach
DOT announces comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday the federal government’s new National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), a roadmap for addressing the
ATA names newest America’s Road Team captains
ARLINGTON, VA – American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced the names of the 22 professional truck drivers who will be the 2022-23 America’s Road Team Captains
Passing DOT physical exam takes full-time commitment
It happens every year. Or, every other year, if you’re young, healthy and lucky. What is “it”? It’s the dreaded DOT (Department of Transportation) physical
Trucker drug study dust up: Co-author refutes criticism from OOIDA
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is refuting a recent report by the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) concerning drug testing
Honoring the past: Chris Slindee follows in his father’s footsteps as he drives, plans for the future
Some drivers come to trucking because that’s what their father or another family member did. Chris Slindee came to trucking to honor his father’s memory.
White House, USDOT announce major funding for rural highways
WASHINGTON – President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday announced more than $1.2 billion for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS).
Feds withdraw vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard, effective Wednesday, Jan. 26,