The Trucker Newspaper – June 1, 2020 Digital Edition
The Trucker Newspaper Digital Edition Date: June 1, 2020 FMCSA releases revisions to hours-of-service rules; changes aim to lighten the load for drivers
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Trucker’s Connection – June 2020 Digital Edition
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Independent Contractor – June 2020 Digital Edition
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Big Money Trucking – June/July 2020 Digital Edition
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USDOT to distribute more than 15 million cloth facial coverings to U.S. transportation workforce
WASHINGTON ― The Trump administration announced on May 28 that millions of cloth facial coverings will be sent to workers in critical sectors of the
Arizona DOT announces weekend interstate closures
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has issued advisories for drivers on Interstate 17 in Phoenix and on Loop 101 (Price Freeway) in
Old Dominion driver recognized with distinguished service award for selflessness, dedication to others
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has recognized Harold Hyde, a Nashville, Tennessee, pickup and delivery driver, with the esteemed 2020 John Yowell
Free lunch for MTAC member truckers provided at Wallingford, Connecticut, rest area May 29
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Drivers from Motor Transport Association of Connecticut (MTAC) companies will be treated to a free lunch at the Wallingford rest area on
Detroit’s new transmission series, redesigned engine offer better fuel economy, performance, durability for Freightliner Cascadia drivers
PORTLAND, Ore. ― Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine and an expanded lineup of the popular Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission will benefit Freightliner Cascadia
Konexial, Nokē develop new keyless digital smart-locking system to help prevent trailer theft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ensuring load security is vital to all parties involved in a shipping transaction. To help drivers more easily secure their trailers, Konexial
Portion of I-75 in Detroit to close this weekend for bridge demolition
DETROIT ― Both directions of Interstate 75 between Interstate 94 and Michigan Highway 8 (Davison Freeway) will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, May 29
Texas SH 130 offers half price overnight truck tolls in June
AUSTIN, Texas — SH 130 Concession Co. LLC is offering half off overnight commercial truck tolls in June for travel on the southern 41 miles
What’s the buzz? Bee infestation causes shutdown of Nevada rest area
SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. ― Hundreds of bees were discovered swarming the faucets, toilets and other facilities at the Southern Nevada Visitor’s Center rest area along U.S.
Garmin unveils new series of oversized dēzl truck navigators for OTR drivers
OLATHE, Kan. ― Garmin now offers its dēzl over-the-road navigators with 7-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch screen options, allowing drivers to easily access vital information. “The
Trucking through COVID-19: Driver sees a good change coming out of a bad time
GREELEY, Colo. — “The worst of times can bring about the best of changes.” That may sound like a line from a Charles Dickens book,
Semi stuck in Virginia tunnel halts traffic
NORFOLK, Va. ― Traffic at the westbound entrance of Norfolk’s downtown tunnel, which links Norfolk to Portsmouth, Virginia, was halted Tuesday morning, May 26, after
Convoy, Dairy MAX team up to deliver milk to food banks across the Southwest
DALLAS ― Convoy, a digital freight network, and Dairy MAX, a nonprofit dairy council that represents 900 dairy farm families, have teamed up to help families in
TravelCenters of America to open Petro Stopping Center in Monteagle, Tennessee
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc. has announced that it signed a franchise agreement to open a Petro Stopping Center in Monteagle, Tennessee. Operated
New Firestone drive tire aids fuel efficiency, provides all-weather dependability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched the all-new Firestone FD692 drive tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Mack produces personal protective equipment at truck-manufacturing facility
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — In response to sustained demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated about 500 pieces of