Oregon trains more than 300 new truckers with grant funds
SALEM, Ore. — There are 325 new truck drivers in Oregon thanks to a $3.4 million grant from the Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge.
John Worthen
- About John Worthen
- 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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Jury: Trucker liable for Mississippi construction worker’s hearing loss after train horn blast
JACKSON, Miss. — A Hinds County, Mississippi, jury has awarded a construction worker $1.8 million in a lawsuit against a truck driver who used a
Utah cop dies after being struck by semi driver he was chasing
SANTAQUIN, Utah — A Utah police officer was killed on May 5 after authorities say an 18-wheeler rammed into him and his cruiser. According to
FMCSA’s Sue Lawless: Safe drivers = safer roads
If truck drivers are safe at work, the nation’s roadways will be safer, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Acting Deputy Administrator Sue
Video shows big rig, driver being swept away by Texas floodwaters
SHEPHERD, Texas — Video showing the driver of an 18-wheeler scurrying onto the roof of his rig as floodwaters swept it off a Texas highway
Man accused in stabbing death of California trucker sentenced to prison
FRESNO, Calif. — A man was sentenced to 16 years to life on May 2 for the brutal June 2022 stabbing death of a Southern
Peterbilt officials reflect on new digital mirror system
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has introduced new Digital Vision System-Mirrors (DVS-M) in Models 579 and 567 in an effort to maximize driver visibility and safety,
J.B. Hunt honors dozens for safely driving 2 million-plus miles
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services has recognized 54 company drivers for achieving two, three, four and five million miles driven without a preventable
ACT Research: Class 8 truck preliminary net orders lower in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. — April preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were 15,600 units, down 1,800 units from March but 30% higher than a very
How much is TOO much? Electrifying the trucking industry will take at least $1 trillion
The cost of fully electrifying the trucking industry is staggering. There’s a lot more to consider than simply the cost of new vehicles — which
Woman killed by 18-wheeler while trying to warn drivers of crash
COMFORT, Texas — Texas authorities say a woman was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler April 29 while trying to warn other drivers to slow
Resolution to overturn strict EPA rules on heavy-duty trucks introduced into Congress
WASHINGTON — A Congressional Review Act resolution (CRA) that would overturn the Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks set by the Biden
MCT Companies named Carrier Transicold’s US Dealer of the Year
ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold recently named MCT Companies Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at its annual Truck/Trailer/Rail Americas dealer
Bendix offers tips to ace CVSA’s International Roadcheck 2024
AVON, Ohio — Nearly one out of five commercial vehicles inspected during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck were taken off the
PITT OHIO executive speaks to Congress on fleet electrification challenges
WASHINGTON — One of the hottest topics in trucking today is electrification. That subject is top of mind for Taki Darakos, PITT OHIO’s fleet manager.
Waabi opens autonomous trucking terminal in DFW Metroplex
DALLAS and TORONTO — Artificial intelligence self-driving technology company Waabi has signed a multi-year lease on a new flagship autonomous trucking terminal in the Dallas
Delaware begins special traffic safety enforcement around CMVs
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with state and local police agencies to conduct a new high visibility
Average US diesel price still tracking below $4 a gallon
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average U.S. diesel price remains below $4 a gallon — but just barely. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA),
Truckstop: Van spot rates mixed, flatbed down in the latest week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —Â The total broker-posted rate in the Truckstop system declined by the most in 11 weeks during the week ended April 26 (week 17)
Port Houston receives nearly $27M for Clean Truck Program
HOUSTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new Clean Truck Program to