Shell Rotella SuperRigs winners announced; Brian Dreher takes ‘Best of Show’
HOUSTON — The votes have been tallied and the winners have been chosen for the 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, which was held in
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Used Truck Association’s 21st annual convention to take virtual format
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — In keeping with guidelines mandated because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Used Truck Association (UTA) is changing its 21st annual convention to
Summit Truck Group to add new International truck dealership, service center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Summit Truck Group LLC announced Sept. 15 that the company has assumed responsibility for the International Truck franchise in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Located about
Maine Professional Drivers Association’s annual Trucking for Kids Convoy scheduled for Sept. 20
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — This year’s Trucking for Kids Convoy, presented by the Main Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) is set to roll at noon Sunday, Sept.
Eight companies pay more than $130,000 total to settle noncompliance cases filed by CARB
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Eight California companies have paid a total of $130,750 in court settlements because of violations of the Truck and Bus Regulation in the Imperial
Roadrunner Freight announces ‘Driver of the Year’ awards as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebration
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Roadrunner Freight’s celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19 included presenting three drivers with the company’s Driver of the Year
Section of 3-Mile Bridge missing after Sally moves through Florida
GULF BREEZE, Fla. — Hurricane Sally continues to weaken as it moves over the South after hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane
Oregon DOT crews work to assess, repair fire-damaged roads; U.S. DOT provides $5 million in emergency relief funds to help
SALEM, Ore., and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even with wildfires still burning, crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation are working around the state to assess
$1 billion investment earmarked for upgrading nation’s infrastructure, Chao says
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Wednesday, Sept. 16, that the Trump administration will invest $1 billion in American infrastructure through the Better
EROAD, HERE launch truck-friendly routing and navigation tools to boost safety for commercial drivers
PORTLAND, Ore. — EROAD, a global transportation technology services company, and HERE Technologies, a location data and platform company, have partnered to bring new routing
Volvo Trucks extends heartfelt ‘thank you’ to truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, by recognizing the industry’s 3.5 million professional drivers for
Indiana trucking company celebrates 75th anniversary, honors drivers this week
MILAN, Ind. — As the trucking industry honors drivers around the U.S. during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), Sept. 13-19, one Indiana-based carrier has
New Scout transponders from Bestpass provide national, regional coverage for commercial fleets
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bestpass, which provides a comprehensive payment platform with a focus on nationwide toll management for commercial fleets, has released two new transponder
Two children dead after being struck by big rig on U.S. 67 in Arkansas
JACKSON COUNTY, Ark. — According to Arkansas State Police, two children were found dead following an incident involving a tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 67 in
TCA to award nearly $150,000 in scholarships for 2020-21 school year, helping 52 college students
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced 52 recipients who will receive financial assistance from the organization’s scholarship fund for the 2020-21
Sally makes landfall as Cat. 2 hurricane; FMCSA issues emergency exemptions for drivers providing direct assistance
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Hurricane Sally made landfall Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 4:45 a.m. Central time near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 with
Double Coin opens its largest warehouse and distribution center in Houston
MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin and CMA, a tire manufacturer offering a comprehensive lineup of products, has expanded its warehouse network with the addition of
Volvo Trucks, Samsara hope to develop comprehensive single-source telematics service to enhance efficiency of drivers, fleets
GREENSBORO, N.C., and SAN FRANSISCO — Volvo Trucks North America has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samsara to investigate providing an all-encompassing, single-source telematics
A. Duie Pyle expands services with new integrated logistics center near Hagerstown, Maryland
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A. Duie Pyle, a provider of asset- and non-asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions in the Northeast U.S., has opened an
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2020
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition September 15, 2020: With some HOS changes poised to go into effect, a new pilot program means more could be on the horizon