The Trucker Newspaper – October 15, 2019 – Digital Edition
In the October 15 issue of The Trucker, we cover the results of CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week, which resulted in 46,753 citations being issued.
In the October 15 issue of The Trucker, we cover the results of CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week, which resulted in 46,753 citations being issued.
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 1.4% in
Amidst all the talk about the trucking industry being in a slow-down mode comes word that U.S. Class 8 truck sales appear to have hit
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that could eventually lead to camera-based rear visibility
WASHINGTON — Ray Martinez is leaving his position as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The announcement came as part of a release
This happened on Interstate 55 in Mississippi, past the Interstate 220 Bridge. The tires struck three vehicles in the northbound lanes, smashing the windshield of
SAN DIEGO — The Board of Directors of the American Trucking Associations Tuesday endorsed a new set of policies aimed at helping the industry continue
“Keep Portland Weird” is a popular slogan that appears on bumper stickers, signs, and public buildings throughout Portland, Oregon and its surrounding metro area. This
Hey dispatch, do you know where I can get 55 gallons of cream cheese in a hurry? That is what an Indiana Trooper must have
WASHINGTON — The controversy between the trucking industry and individual states over state meal and rest break laws is moving up the West Coast to
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson believes that “imagination and necessity are changing transportation across this country” and that “bold solutions” will be needed
ST. LOUIS – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today announced the creation of a new initiative to support transportation needs in rural America. The
The headline has become disturbingly familiar in 2019 – “Carrier shuts down, hundreds losing their jobs.” The bad news is, it’s happened again. But if
What’s that lurking in the darkness? Oh dang, it’s a person on the highway! Ok, that was a close one.
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations has presented the Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards to one motor carrier, one state trucking association, one fleet executive
In this episode we cover … – Trucking jobs are down – Roadrunner Transportation downsizes – FMCSA opens clearinghouse registration – Budweiser goes electric –
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — William “Bill Giroux, executive vice president of presidential projects at the Truckload Carriers Association, died Friday, October 4, at his residence. Giroux
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide slipped 1.9 cents for the week ending October 7 to stand at $3.047, according to the
While speaking at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA’s) annual Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego Saturday, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Raymond
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear Monday urged the federation to work together, and with anyone who is willing to