‘An absolute privilege’: Werner drivers recount driving Capitol Christmas Tree
KIRKLAND, Wash. — For Werner Enterprises drivers Tim Dean and Jesus Davila, the opportunity to transport this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela
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Lake-effect snow snarls traffic in northeast
CLEVELAND — An early blast of cold and snow shut down shut down schools in Cleveland and other areas on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and the
Ohio authorities: Big rig was following too closely in deadly charter bus crash
AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio Department of Public Safety report blames an 18-wheeler driver for following too closely in traffic for the deadly Nov. 14
Truck driver accused of stealing his own load of chicken
SUMTER, S.C. — A truck driver has been arrested in South Carolina after police say he failed to deliver 41,000 pounds of chicken to two
Wisconsin celebrates Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Monday, Nov. 27, as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to remind motorists to give snowplow drivers
Average US diesel prices continue downward trend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel fuel prices are continuing their slow decline. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price for a gallon
Biden holds 1st meeting of new supply chain council
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday, Nov. 27, opened the first meeting of his supply chain resilience council by warning companies against price gouging
Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25k to support driver training
WASHINGTON — The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF), the trucking industry’s charitable arm, has donated $25,000 to the Center for Employment Training (CET), an organization that
Michigan State Police holding CMV safety crackdown
DETROIT — From Monday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 1, Michigan State Police (MSP) are holding “Eyes on 94,” a special event along Interstate 94
Iowa officials searching for missing truck driver
SAC CITY, Iowa — Iowa officials have a mystery on their hands. Authorities found a 53-year-old truck driver’s rig abandoned on the afternoon of Nov.
Truckstop offers ‘roadmap’ to issues facing trucking in coming year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The coming year in trucking is likely to be a mixed bag, with industry experts mixed in their predictions. According to
Company partners with TxDOT on automated trucking corridor
AUSTIN, Texas — Cavnue, a company that combines technology with infrastructure projects, is working collaboratively with the state of Texas to build the nation’s first
Toys for Tots, Goodyear partner for chance to ride in Blimp with Santa
GARDENA, Calif. — Old St. Nick’s usual mode of transportation is a sleigh and eight reindeer. Well, nine, counting Rudolph and his trusty red nose.
Biden to convene new supply chain council, announce 30 steps to strengthen US logistics
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday, Nov. 27, will convene the first meeting of his supply chain resilience council, using the event to announce
Tennessee cracking down on violations of Move Over Law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has partnered with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for Operation Guardians of the Roadway to ramp up
FBI ends investigation of car wreck at Niagara Falls bridge, no indication of terrorism
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The FBI has ended its investigation of a fiery car wreck that killed two people at a border checkpoint in Niagara
Thanksgiving night blaze in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, destroys 3 big rigs
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Thanksgiving night fire in the Swatara Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, led to three semi-trucks being wholly damaged. According to
Wisconsin trucking company settles with state over environmental issues
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc. and owner Paul J. Bugar. According to
Tennessee trucking firms settle federal allegations of hiring discrimination
WASHINGTON — Covenant Transport Inc. and its affiliated entity Transport Management Services LLC must pay $700,000 to the federal government as part of an anti-discrimination
2 dead after big rig, passenger vehicle collide in Virginia
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) responded to a double-fatality crash involving a tractor-trailer at 7 a.m. on Nov. 22. The wreck happened