Endangered falcons band together on Michigan’s International Bridge
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The International Bridge linking Sault Ste. Marie to Canada is more than just a vital link for cross-border freight and travel
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New bipartisan bill would repeal FET on heavy trucks, trailers
WASHINGTON — Efforts to repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers were renewed July 22 with the introduction of the Modern,
Columbus Kenworth adds new parts and service dealership in Zanesville, Ohio
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Expanding its support to fleet and truck operators in central Ohio, Columbus Kenworth has opened a new parts and service dealership in
More than 1,200 vehicles removed from North American roadways during surprise brake check
GREENBELT, Md. — During an unannounced Brake Safety Day held May 26, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 10,091 inspections
FMCSA bars Tennessee trucker from interstate commerce following repeated violations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Tennessee-licensed truck driver Kristopher Anthony Adams to be an imminent hazard
‘Holy moly!’: Dennis Bramblett wins 2022 Volvo in Landstar’s All-Star Truck Giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. has named owner-operator Dennis Bramblett of Hannibal, Missouri, as the winner of the 2021 Landstar All-Star Truck Giveaway. He
Indiana’s ‘Trooper in a Truck’ patrol lets officers see traffic hazards from truckers’ point of view
LOWELL, Ind. — Officers with the Indiana State Police (ISP) had a chance to observe traffic from the cab of a big rig during a
Pilot Co. surprises 40-year driver with custom Peterbilt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Carrying on a family tradition, Daniel Abshire has driven for Pilot Co. for more than 40 years and was honored for his contributions
June trailer orders up slightly from May but down year over year
Preliminary reports from industry analysts show June’s net trailer orders up month over month but down year over year. According to ACT Research’s “State of
Audit reveals ‘gaps and challenges’ in FMCSA’s oversight of CDL disqualification regs
WASHINGTON — An audit of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) oversight of CDL disqualification regs revealed gaps and challenges in the process, which
FMCSA shuts down two truckers as ‘imminent hazards’
WASHINGTON — Two truck drivers have been labeled as imminent hazards to public safety by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Love’s opens new Truck Care, Speedco locations in nine states
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at 10 new Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations. Each location is open 24/7 and
TravelCenters of America rounds up for St. Christopher’s Trucker Relief
WESTLAKE, Ohio — From now until Labor Day, TravelCenters of America Inc. is asking customers to help raise funds for truckers in need by rounding
Drug seizure at Canadian border leads to criminal charges against truck driver
FORT ERIE, Ontario — A Canadian citizen has been charged with importation of a controlled substance after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) discovered approximately
Rand McNally launches new edition atlas for professional drivers
CHICAGO — Rand McNally recently released a new 2021 edition of the “Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas.” The atlas, designed specifically for professional truck drivers, features updated
Part of I-16 closed between Macon, Savannah after truck damages Georgia overpass
SOPERTON, Ga. — Interstate 16 has been shut down in both directions between Exit 71 and Exit 78 in Treutlen County after a large truck
Charge while you roll: Indiana DOT, Purdue University plan to create highway capable of charging ECVs
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Purdue University on July 1 announced plans to develop a contactless wireless-charging concrete pavement highway segment
CBP expands Santa Teresa port of entry to accommodate oversize cargo
SANTA TERESA, N.M. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in late June announced the expansion of the Santa Teresa Land Port of Entry (LPOE) to
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition July 15, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition July 15, 2021: Catastrophe avoided
Celebrating America’s drivers: Attendance at 2021 Walcott Truckers Jamboree tops 44,000
WALCOTT, Iowa — Hosted by the Iowa 80 — known as the “World’s Largest Truckstop” — the 42nd annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, held July 8-10,