Bus collides with big rig in New York state
WALLKILL, N.Y. — The New York State Police are investigating after a school bus and tractor-trailer collided on Friday morning in Wallkill, New York. According
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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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Trucking industry shines light on human trafficking during awareness month
WASHINGTON — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), a non-profit association that represents the interests of the less-than truckload motor carrier industry, recently lent
Nashville police asking for help after truck driver is murdered
NASHVILLE — The Metro Nashville Police Department is asking for help finding clues linked to a truck driver’s murder. According to authorities, long-haul trucker David
Continental, Aurora partner to kick autonomous trucking into high gear
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and PITTSBURGH — Continental and Aurora Innovation announced in a statement that they have “achieved a key development milestone to commercialize autonomous
Idaho transportation department ensures delivery of heating fuel across restricted bridge
BOUNDARY COUNTY, Idaho — When the Idaho Department of Transportation (IDT) was faced with a roadblock in ensuring the delivery of heating fuel to a small
Trucking groups slam DOL’s new worker classification rule as ‘un-American’
NEW YORK — The Biden administration enacted a new labor rule Jan. 9 that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as “independent contractors,” a
PS Logistics buys Buddy Moore Trucking
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — PS Logistics, one of the largest privately held transportation and logistics companies in the United States, has acquired Buddy Moore Trucking of
Average US diesel prices fall for 3rd straight week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel in the U.S. is down again, marking three straight weeks of declines. According
Idaho truck driver dies after rig struck by train
BLAINE COUNTY, Idaho — An Idaho truck driver is dead and his passenger is in critical condition after a train struck his big rig on
Passenger car destroyed after crashing under semi’s trailer
AUSTIN, Texas — The driver of a passenger car was taken to an Austin, Texas-area hospital on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 4, after authorities
Benore Logistics adds 2 electric rigs to fleet
GREER, S.C. — Benore Logistic Systems Inc. has integrated two Peterbilt 579EV electric trucks into its fleet, thanks to funding secured through the Diesel Emissions
Connecticut DOT issues automated traffic enforcement safety guidelines
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is releasing guidance for municipalities that elect to use automated traffic enforcement safety devices, such as red
Average US diesel prices down across nation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel is down across the nation, according to the latest figures from the
Cummins settles 2nd-largest-ever violation of US Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON — Officials with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. say they have reached an agreement in principle with the United States and State of California to
Mr. Wonderful: Behind the scenes with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary
There aren’t many successful people who wear more hats than Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC’s award-winning “Shark Tank.” In addition to
Anticipating FMCSA’s speed limiter ruling
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) proposal to require truck owners and fleets to implement an engine control unit — also known as a
Trucker charged after bizarre chase in Houston
HOUSTON — A truck driver who evaded police in an extensive Houston-area chase Dec. 27 has been identified and charged. According to authorities in Harris County,
Mississippi DOT officials tout 2023 as ‘historic’ for transportation
JACKSON, Miss., — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is describing 2023 as an historic year for the state’s transportation system. According to a news
Truck parking issue ‘circling the lot’ in DC as some states pick up the reins
A lack of adequate, safe truck parking hangs over the trucking industry like a dark, rain-soaked cloud that just won’t give way to sunny skies.
FMCSA misses December deadline on CMV speed limiter ruling
WASHINGTON — December came and went without the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issuing a ruling on its proposal to add speed limiters to