WIT survey reports safety concerns of female drivers
PLOVER, Wis. – A survey of 426 female truck drivers conducted by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) showed that more than 60% reported feeling
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Brewery gives back to truckers
FREDERICK, Md. – A Maryland brewery is celebrating the men and women who deliver sudsy delight to thirsty people day in and day out. Flying
Supreme Court to hold special session on vaccine requirements
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies
Ho, ho, oh no!: Traffic jams expected this holiday weekend
NEW YORK — More than 100 million Americans are planning to drive over the holidays, and officials are warning that everyone —truckers included — need
Stolen Freightliner full of hot goods, booze
FAIRFIELD, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently seized a stolen 18-wheeler full of $250,000 worth of hot goods, including wine and other alcohol.
Ohio to repurpose weigh stations for trucker parking
ASHLAND/MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to repurpose two unused weigh stations along interstates 71 and 76 in Ashland and
U.S. trailer orders about 11% lower in ’21 compared to ’20
COLUMBUS, Ind – Net U.S. trailer orders for November increased more than 84 percent from the previous month but were almost 20% lower compared to
Ohio state police release dash cam footage of trooper striking big rig
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dash camera footage from an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper’s car shows the moment he struck the rear of a tractor-trailer
Four charged after I-40 blocked by drivers doing stunts
RALEIGH, N.C. — As if truckers’ duties weren’t hampered by enough obstacles while out on the road, many 18-wheelers and other vehicles were subjected to
Mack LR Electric now in production
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The first fully-electric Class 8 tractor designed by Mack has gone into serial production at the company’s Lehigh Valley (LVO) facility in
ATA freight forecast shows recovery from pandemic-induced dip
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) annual look at the future of the freight economy shows a strong rebound and continued growth for
As court clears way for vaccine mandate, truckers’ inclusion still questioned
CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court panel has allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead, reversing a previous
J.B. Hunt awards millions in appreciation bonuses to frontline workers
LOWELL, Ark. — After celebrating their 60th anniversary in October, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. announced on Dec. 17 that they are providing nearly $10 million
NHTSA announces $260M in highway safety grants
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released nearly $260 million in highway safety grants. These grants, part of
Rally for trucker sentenced to century in prison draws just 8
DENVER — Only around eight people showed up for a march at the State Capitol in Denver on Monday to show support for former trucker
FMCSA’s Joshi leads first truckers listening session
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi met with independent truck drivers last week in
Florida college creating new commercial driving facility
YULEE, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded more than $3.1 million to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) to establish the Nassau County
More than 3,000 Great Dane trailers being recalled
WASHINGTON — Two models of Great Dane trailers are being recalled because the wheel hubs may have insufficient amounts of lubrication, which could cause the
Reaction mixed on White House’s bold trucking plan
WASHINGTON — Mixed reaction is rolling in over the White House’s recent announcement about a plan to help the trucking industry. Some in the world
Study: Trucking accidents up after electronic logging device mandate
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new study by the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas found that the federal electronic logging device