Hyundai Translead introduces new smart trailer
SAN DIEGO — North America’s leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated big rig trailers is manufacturing a new smart trailer that’s designed to give drivers
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Truckers Against Trafficking inducted into Howe’s Hall of Fame
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is the first inductee to the Howes Hall of Fame’s class of 2021, Howes announced Sept. 15.
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2021: Clean air on the horizon
DriveOhio releases freight electrification study
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the automotive and trucking industries begin to shift toward alternative fuels, DriveOhio is touting a plan that they say will help
Toll road crash claims life of Ohio trucker
LaGrange County, Ind. — A 67-year-old Ohio trucker died after his rig rear-ended the trailer of another 18-wheeler on Sept. 13 on the Interstate 80
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders bounce back
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR reports preliminary trailer orders bounced back in August to 15,100 units, up 79% from July, but still down 47%. Trailer orders
Fleetmaster Express and Englander Transportation begin transition from diesel to electric trucks
ROANOKE, Va. — Fleetmaster Express and Englander Transportation have partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to begin the process of transitioning from a diesel-powered fleet
Former trucker tackles 10,000-mile motorcycle ride as part of MS fundraiser
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo and Geotab is sponsoring Shawn Kitchen in this year’s MS 5000 fundraiser. Kitchen, an endurance motorcyclist and former truck driver, will
Detour around planned closure of US 60 in Arizona to add extra hour of travel, 10% grade
GLOBE, Ariz. — Beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, and continuing through noon Friday, Sept. 17, U.S. 60 between Superior and Miami, Arizona, will
All Roads adds fourth Kenworth Mid Atlantic dealership in Dover, Delaware
DOVER, Del. — All Roads recently announced a partnership with Delmarva Kenworth, a commercial truck dealership in Dover, Delaware. Delmarva Kenworth, which has been owned
Have a seat: Truck rollover scatters chairs along side of US 91 in Idaho
BLACKFOOT, Idaho — Chairs were scattered along the side of U.S. 91 north of Blackfoot, Idaho, Thursday, Sept. 9, when a box truck hauling a
FMCSA awards more than $76 million in grants to improve CMV safety
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has awarded more than $76 million in grants to states and
Melissa Bencivengo named WIT’s September member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Melissa Bencivengo, a professional driver for Carbon Express, as its September 2021 Member of
Industry pros gain new insights, awards presented at 2021 Safety & Security Meeting
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) hosted its annual Safety & Security Meeting June 6-8 in St. Louis. More than 250 truckload safety professionals gathered in
USDOT awards Louisiana $5M to aid in Ida cleanup
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Wednesday, Sept. 8, that it will give $5 million in “quick release” Emergency
ATRI asks members of trucking industry to rank top concerns
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking input from drivers, motor carriers, equipment/tech suppliers, fuel suppliers, driver trainers, law enforcement and
Shell showing off fuel-sipping rig
HOUSTON – The Shell Starship program doesn’t aim to boldly go where no trucker has gone before, but it is designed to offer better fuel
Hino unveils prototype of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck
LONG BEACH, Calif. — In 2020, Hino Trucks announced plans to build a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. At the 2021 ACT Expo in
FMCSA declares Massachusetts truck driver an imminent hazard
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared a Massachusetts-licensed commercial driver to be an imminent hazard to
Trucker killed in Indiana crash
HENRY COUNTY, Ind. – An Illinois trucker driver was killed after his rig struck the rear end of another tractor-trailer on Sept. 3 on Interstate