Drivers Legal Plan commemorates 30th anniversary
Drivers Legal Plan, a national law firm that defends truck drivers exclusively, is celebrating more than a quarter-century of operation this month. Jim Klepper founded
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Celebrations abound in recognition of truckers
September 12-18 marks a special time for the trucking industry. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is earmarked as a time for America to honor professional
Safety first: Experts offer tips to eliminate drowsy and distracted driving
Written by Don Osterberg, safety advisor to Omnitracs We all know we’re not superheroes, impervious to pain. But frequently, we fall victim to bad habits
DOE project to feature Kenworth next gen battery
KIRKLAND Wash. — Kenworth is participating in a research project that will add wireless fast charging to Class 8 battery electric vehicles (EVs), according to
Tanker spill snarls I-10 on West Coast
A gasoline tanker truck overturned on Interstate 10 in Banning, California, on the morning of Aug. 31, spilling 9,000 gallons and closing all lanes between
Flooding closes roads, kills dozens in northeast
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA – The remnants of Hurricane Ida have inundated the northeastern U.S. with torrential rains and flooding over the past several days, killing more
TruckPark announces partnership with Roady’s
CHICAGO — TruckPark and Roady’s Truck Stops announced on Thursday a new partnership to offer Roady’s members parking using TruckPark’s on-demand app. TruckPark is a
Florida Gators football player injured in big rig wreck
GAINESVILLE, Fla — A University of Florida football player was injured recently when he steered his scooter into the trailer of an 18-wheeler. Gainesville police
Finalists for top rookie military driver announced; winner will receive a Kenworth T680
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Ten military veterans have been named as finalists for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, a program dedicated to finding America’s
Charging solutions: California’s first electric truck stop in the works
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A California startup company has announced plans to build the state’s first solar-powered truck stop for heavy-duty, Class 8 electric trucks.
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 1, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 1, 2021: Infrastructure bill passes Senate
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – September 2021 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – September 2021 Digital Edition: Bright Lights Big Rig: Driver keeps the show going by hauling essential behind-the-scenes piece | Along for the Ride | Own the Wheel | Job Resources
Trucking Cares: Play-Doh drive to benefit Dallas hospital
Good ideas seem to always survive the test of time, even in the midst of a pandemic. While planning for the 2019 McLeod Software Users
Louisiana interstates reopen
NEW ORLEANS — All interstate systems in Louisiana are back open after being closed due to the effects of Hurricane Ida, the Louisiana Department of
Ida wreaks havoc on Gulf Coast highways
LUCEDALE, Miss. — Two people were killed and at least 10 others were injured late Monday night, Aug. 30, when their vehicles plunged into a
Navistar pegs Mathias Carlbaum to succeed Persio Lisboa as company president and CEO
MUNICH — The Navistar board of directors has appointed Mathias Carlbaum as the new president and CEO of Navistar International Corp., effective Sept. 1, 2021.
Former transportation secretary Chao joins board of directors at Hyliion
AUSTIN, Texas — Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is joining the board of directors for Hyliion Holdings Corp., the company announced Aug. 24.
California company employs 10 Peterbilt Class 8 electric trucks in port drayage operations
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has completed the delivery of Class 8 electric trucks to California-based Shippers Transport Express. The 10 Model 579EVs will
Love’s kicks off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has launched a fundraising campaign to benefit more than 110 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals throughout the U.S. From
Xos Hub offers mobile vehicle charging for commercial truck fleets
LOS ANGELES — Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, recently unveiled the Xos Hub, a mobile charging