Drivers challenged to ‘steer’ their way to better health in newest Fit to Pass competition
ATLANTA — There’s no doubt truck drivers know a thing or two about steering a big rig, but what about “steering” their way to better
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U.S. Border Patrol agents discover 126 people hidden in refrigerated trailer
LAREDO, Texas — Agents with Laredo Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week stopped a human-smuggling attempt involving a tractor hauling a refrigerated
Truck driver from Mexico prohibited from operating commercial vehicles in U.S. following multi-vehicle crash, prior failed drug test
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Mexico-licensed commercial driver Mario Alberto Leal-Salas to be an imminent
Canada’s Bison Transport under new ownership, but no changes to operations expected
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Bison Transport Inc., one of Canada’s largest trucking companies, was acquired by James Richardson & Sons Limited (JRSL) on January 1. The acquisition
DOL issues final rule clarifying definition of ‘independent contractor’
WASHINGTON — On Jan. 7, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule in the Federal Register that clarifies the standard for employee versus
Love’s opens 7 new Speedco locations to help keep truckers on the road
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s has opened seven new Speedco locations to better serve professional drivers and fleets. Each location is open 24/7 and offers tire, lube
Virginia Port Authority’s autonomous truck project receives $2.1 million federal grant
WASHINGTON — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has awarded a $2.1 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Michael Bland
Growing up in a family full of truck drivers, Michael Bland learned the ins and outs of life on the road while watching his parents
Delaware State Police seek help identifying tractor-trailer that fled scene of fatal accident
FRANKFORD, Del. — State police in Delaware are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle that fled the scene of a fatal multivehicle collision
2021 tour dates announced for Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘Wall That Heals’
WASHINGTON and ARLINGTON, Va. — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) have announced the 2021 tour schedule for The
TruckPark, FuelMe join forces to provide on-site fueling services at truck-parking facilities
CHICAGO — TruckPark, a provider of secure overnight truck parking, has launched a joint venture with FuelMe, a cloud-based technology platform that allows customers to
Rand McNally expands OverDryve Pro navigation options with new, smaller screen size
CHICAGO — Rand McNally has expanded the options on its OverDryve Pro navigation devices with the Jan. 5 release of OverDryve 7 Pro II, which features
FMCSA seeks public comment on ‘yard move’ definition, how it impacts drivers’ HOS
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hopes to clarify regulations about “yard moves” — movement of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on
Pennsylvania-based PGT Trucking celebrates 40 years in business
ALIQUIPPA, Penn. — PGT Trucking Inc. will reach a milestone this year, celebrating its 40th year in business. Originally based in Industry, Pennsylvania, PGT Trucking was
Owner-operator Karen Noel named WIT’s January member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. — Karen Noel, an owner-operator with Forward Air, has been named January member of the month by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
Winter truck load increases for Minnesota’s central frost zone now in effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Winter load increases begin today (Monday, Jan. 4) on unrestricted state highways in the central frost zone, according to the Minnesota
Kentucky transportation agency using new ‘tow plows’ to keep roads clear of snow, ice
PADUCAH, Ky. — In recent weeks, motorists traveling Interstate 24 and Interstate 69 in Western Kentucky may have seen a couple of pieces of unusual
U.S. Xpress partners with program matching service dogs with vets suffering from PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It’s estimated that anywhere from 11% to 30% of military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following their service, depending on the
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – January 2021 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – January 2021 Digital Edition: Pete & Wee Pete: Trucker’s son follows in father’s tracks with tiny replica of ’99 Peterbilt 379 | Job Resources | Along For The Ride | Owning the Wheel
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition January 1, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition January 1, 2021: ‘No greater honor’: Truckers play vital role in distribution of long-waited COVID-19 vaccines