Feds share more details about Trucking Action Plan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced new details Thursday about the Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan. The
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Washington DOT urges truck drivers to slow down in icy conditions
TACOMA — The Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) is urging drivers, especially those of big rigs, to slow down during winter weather. On a Twitter
WIT names Aldijana Miljkovic January Member of the Month
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Aldijana Miljkovic as its January 2022 Member of the Month. She is the owner
Dozens of immigrants found stuffed inside tractor cab, sleeper
LAREDO, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety found 28 undocumented immigrants jammed inside the cab and sleeper area of a bob-tail tractor on
OSHA: Some in trucking industry exempt from vaccine mandate, others aren’t
WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued clarification Wednesday regarding the trucking industry and the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for American workers,
COVID-19 likely to continue affecting global supply chain
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The world’s global supply, manufacturing and transportation sectors should prepare for continued COVID-19-related disruptions for the foreseeable future, according to a new
Truck safety expert: Surge in big rig wrecks related to supply chain pressures
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas attorney who specializes in trucking safety says he’s worried about the uptick in 18-wheeler accidents, claiming that the pandemic
Sun glare blamed for Tennessee fatality involving semi
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — Sun glare is the likely cause of a deadly Monday morning crash along Interstate 40 in Tennessee involving an 18-wheeler and
Firm tracks truck drivers’ chief concerns over past year
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Breakdowns and issues with payments, whether they were on time or short, represented the top concerns for truckers in 2021, according to
Love’s announces plans for 40 new locations in ’22
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops plans to open more than 40 locations and add more than 3,000 truck parking spaces and 3,000 jobs in
Ice Road Trucker, America’s Trucking Sweetheart, other personalities join TNC Radio lineup for 2022
HOUSTON — TNCRadio.LIVE, a free streaming radio station dedicated to truckers, is adding new programming and personalities to its regular lineup for 2022. Beginning this
TBS Factoring acquires Financial Carrier Services
OKLAHOMA CITY — TBS Factoring Service has acquired Financial Carrier Services (FCS) out of Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a Jan. 5 statement released by
LTL carrier Saia signs letter of intent for 100 Nikola tractors
PHOENIX — Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Freight has signed a letter of intent to purchase or lease up to 100 heavy duty Nikola Tre electric tractors
PepsiCo set to take delivery of Tesla tractors
MODESTO, Calif. — Soda giant PepsiCo is slated to receive 15 Tesla Class 8 electric tractors by the end of January, according to various reports
Carrier Transicold helps refrigerated fleets with new technology
ATHENS, Ga. — As North American wireless carriers move to phase out 3G service, Carrier Transicold is introducing a program to help trucking fleets upgrade
PACCAR shows off new technology at Consumer Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS — PACCAR Inc. showcased a variety of new technology for its tractors at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, held Jan. 5-7 in Las
Georgia DPS crack down on rubbernecking photographers
RURAL GEORGIA — On a recent afternoon during a routine post-crash inspection of a commercial motor vehicle, Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDPS) officers noticed
Winter storms continue to bear down on U.S., causing major travel issues
SEATTLE — The latest winter storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought a halt to travel across Washington’s Cascade mountains, flood warnings, school closures and
PennDOT to restrict certain vehicles on Interstate 78
ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Due to a forecasted winter storm, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be temporarily restricting certain vehicles on Interstate 78 in east
Gang members sentenced in Love’s robberies, assaults
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— Three Houston gang members have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of robbery and assaulting at least one customer at