Kentucky ambulance driver, patient killed in collision with big rig
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. — Kentucky authorities say two people are dead after a Monday, April 1, wreck involving a Class 8 box truck and an
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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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6-State Trooper Project now underway
COLUMBUS, Ohio. — In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has joined forces with other members of the 6-State
Maine trucker arrested for DUI after getting rig stuck in I-95 median
NORTH HAMPTON, N.H. — A Maine truck driver was arrested Friday for driving under the influence after police say he lost control of his 18-wheeler
Trucking industry reacts swiftly to new EPA emission standards for big rigs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, March 29, released strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles. Officials
Love’s opens new Florida location, rebuilt location in Oregon
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s is now serving customers at a new location in St. Augustine, Florida, and at a completely rebuilt store Troutdale, Oregon. The
Trucker wins 1978 Trans AM in truck stop contest
NASHVILLE — A veteran truck driver now has the keys to a classic 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am thanks to a contest sponsored by AMBEST.
Feds open applications for $5B in infrastructure funding
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that the Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for approximately $5.1 billion in funding for
160 Driving Academy celebrates Women’s History Month
CHICAGO — As part of Women’s History Month in March, 160 Driving Academy has announced that 16.5% of its lifetime graduates are female. At the
Greenlane Infrastructure plans commercial electric vehicle charging corridor
LOS ANGELES — Greenlane Infrastructure, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock, is planning its first commercial electric
Kodiak Robotics establishes Trucking Industry Advisory Council
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Autonomous transportation company Kodiak Robotics has launched a Trucking Industry Advisory Council. According to a news release, the council “brings together
Solera Fleet Solutions has enhanced its fleet management hardware
WESTLAKE, Texas — Fleet lifecycle management firm Solera has unveiled the latest enhancements to its fleet management hardware platform SR4. “This all-inclusive and state-of-the-art system
3 truck drivers recognized as 2024 TCA Highway Angels of the Year
NASHVILLE — Professional truck drivers Tony Blunnie of Knight Transportation, Dawna Jacobsen of Erb Transport and Terry Reavis of Maverick Transportation have been named the
5 dead, including infant, after car smashes into big rig in Pennsylvania
FARMINGTON, Pa. — An infant and four others died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving two vehicles and a tractor-trailer. According to the Pennsylvania State
Baltimore scrambles to re-route trucks after major bridge collapses
BALTIMORE — After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key (Interstate 695) bridge Tuesday morning, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation has been working to
Baltimore bridge collapse, port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
BALTIMORE — The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East
‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Kevin O’Leary, gives keynote at TCA’s annual convention
NASHVILLE — Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC’s award-winning “Shark Tank,” weaved his way through the ins and outs of how to
Magnus Technologies unveils platform to optimize truckload operations
NASHVILLE — Software-as-a-service company Magnus Technologies has unveiled artificial intelligence-powered (AI) enhancements that are designed to make truckload planners, customer service reps and other knowledge
Pickup driver charged in crash that left big rig dangling from Louisville bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The driver of a pickup truck has been charged for his role in a four-vehicle crash that sent a tractor-trailer through a
3 thoroughbred horses killed in 18-wheeler crash
BARDSTOWN, Ky. — Three thoroughbred horses were killed and four were seriously injured, along with their transport driver, after a Monday morning crash in
ATRI asks truck drivers to participate in detention survey
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has issued a call for truck drivers to provide data on their detention experiences at customer facilities.