Paper Transport celebrates millions of miles powered by natural gas
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Paper Transport (PTI) rigs have traveled more than 70 million miles on compressed/renewable natural gas (CNG/RNG), a fact that PTI officials are
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- Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and raised in East Texas, John Worthen returned to his home state to attend college in 1998 and decided to make his life in The Natural State. Worthen is a 20-year veteran of the journalism industry and has covered just about every topic there is. He has a passion for writing and telling stories. He has worked as a beat reporter and bureau chief for a statewide newspaper and as managing editor of a regional newspaper in Arkansas. Additionally, Worthen has been a prolific freelance journalist for two decades, and has been published in several travel magazines and on travel websites.
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Fleet Advantage’s Katerina Jones honored
ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleet Advantage recently announced at the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition that Chief Marketing Officer Katerina Jones
Volvo Trucks North America filling new tractors with vegetable oil at Virginia plant
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is fueling newly assembled trucks with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the
At least 3% of US Interstate Highway System bridges are in poor condition, study shows
WASHINGTON — After a massive barge struck and collapsed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, many in the nation, especially those who work
Louisiana police searching for gunman who killed truck driver along I-20
GREENWOOD, La. — Louisiana police are investigating after they say a truck driver was shot and killed during a road rage incident on April 23
Carriers, drivers can now use Relay to pay for weighs at CAT Scale locations
ATLANTA — There are many expenses for truck drivers and carriers while their rigs are out on the road. Having proper weight measurements is one
Performance Food Group, industry partners unveil sustainable distribution center
GILROY, Calif. — In recognition of Earth Day 2024 on April 22, representatives from Performance Food Group Company (PFG), FreeWire Technologies, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks
Second person dies after man rams big rig into Texas DPS office
BRENHAM, Texas — A second person has died after a man intentionally drove a stolen 18-wheeler through a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office
Customs agents find $1M of meth squirreled away in rig’s charcoal shipment
OTAY MESA, Calif., — Instead of finding its way to a summer cookout, one semi-truck’s load of charcoal will be destroyed after U.S. Customs and
Gary Hoogeveen named president of Pilot’s energy division
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fuel supplier and travel center giant Pilot has announced the appointment of Gary Hoogeveen as president of Pilot Energy. Hoogeveen brings more
Average US diesel price drops below $4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average U.S. diesel price is below $4 again for the first time in two weeks. According to the Energy Information
2 truck drivers killed, 1 severely burned in Indiana I-65 pileup
SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police (ISP) are reporting the deaths of two truck drivers who were involved in a three-semi wreck on the
New Forbes Advisor study ranks worst driving experiences in US by city
NEW YORK — A new study conducted by Forbes Advisor ranks Oakland, California, as the worst city in which to drive. It’s followed by Miami,
Service One Transportation renews with EPA’s SmartWay
PLYMOUTH, Wis. — Service One Transportation has submitted and received approval for its current data submission to the SmartWay Transport Partnership, a collaboration between the
Gunther Hochapfal joins Grote Industries in regional sales
AVON, New York — Grote Industries and Star Safety Technologies have announced the appointment of Gunther Hochapfel as the new regional sales manager at Star.
ATRI: Renewable diesel benefits outweigh those of electric for trucking
WASHINGTON — A new report by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) analyzing renewable diesel (RD) as an alternative to battery electric vehicle (BEV) trucks
Truck driver arrested after allegedly holding couple hostage for weeks
BERN TOWNSHIP, Penn. — A Florida truck driver has been arrested after Pennsylvania police say he was holding two people against their will inside his
Tech provider launches software that allows facility managers to reduce trucks’ backing speed in lots
INDIANAPOLIS — Reducing the speed at which trucks can travel in reverse while in company-specified speed zones can help lower the risk of backing accidents,
March orders reflect slowing capacity in Class 8 truck market, says ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: North American Classes 5-8 report, released April 22, final March Class 8 net
The Trucker mourns the loss of former editor Lyndon Finney
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Trucker Media Group is mourning the loss of one of its own. Former Editor Lyndon Finney, age 76, died Thursday,