I-80 pileup involves up to 140 vehicles. Warning disturbing video.
This crash occurred early the evening of March 1, 2020, on I-80 between Rawlins and Wamsutter, Wyoming. Three people were killed Linda Flores posted this
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Job Opportunities – March 2020
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Independent Contractor – March 2020
FMCSA issues interim final rule delaying entry-level driving training regulations. Click here for more issues of Independent Contractor online.
Toll-by-plate coverage to supplement existing nationwide transponder coverage
ALBANY, N.Y — Bestpass, a company that provides a comprehensive payment platform with a focus on toll management for commercial fleets, announced March 2 that
Making $63.00 per mile
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel talk about those times when the money is really good. Courtesy: Trucking Review Channel
Transportation industry meets the call to ‘put the brakes on human trafficking’
WASHINGTON – On Feb. 26 the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that 100 transportation industry employers have met Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao’s call
Western Express hit hard in tornado
A message from the CEO of Western Express regarding the damage from the recent tornado.
Truckers Connection – March 2020
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TCA names Don Lewis, Kevin Kocmich as winners of 2019 Driver of the Year contests
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Don Lewis and Kevin Kocmich as winners of its 2019 Driver of the Year contests.
Daimler Trucks adds new electric options to its CX fleet
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America has launched a new option in its line of electric Freightliner vehicles as part of its Customer Experience
Bison Transport, Erb International earn top safety awards at TCA convention
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — It was a lucky 13 for Bison Transport, which was named grand prize winner of the large carrier division of the Truckload
Another month; another carrier shutters its doors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — RCX Solutions Inc., a carrier based in Little Rock, Ark., has announced that, effective March 2, it has ceased operations. Founded
Bill proposes U.S. DOT building name change to honor Civil Rights leader
WASHINGTON — A bill has been proposed to name the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters, at 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, after William T.
Alabama Motor Express grows with acquisition of Powell Transport Solutions
ATLANTA — Alabama Motor Express (AMX), a trucking and third-party logistics company, recently announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Powell Transport Solutions,
Nashville trucking company directly impacted by Tuesday’s tornado
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, one or more tornadoes ripped through central Tennessee, touching down in Nashville and damaging homes and businesses in
Husband/wife team noted as ‘Highway Angels of the Year’ at TCA convention
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Ed and Tracy Zimmerman, drivers for Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, have been named the 2019 Highway Angels of the
Cargo Transporters' Dennis Dellinger named 2020-21 TCA chairman
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters, has been named the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) 2020-21 chairman. He was elected during
NCI names Billy Gilbert as Driver of the Month for January 2020
IRVING, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) has named Billy Gilbert as Driver of the Month for January 2020. Gilbert has run with NCI’s Hide
Boyle, Nussbaum win TCA's Best Fleets to Drive For competition
Kissimmee, Fla. — Boyle Transportation and Nussbaum Transportation have been named winners of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Best Fleets to Drive For contest. The
Jet Express’ Kevin Burch receives TCA Past Chairmen’s Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kevin Burch, president of Jet Express of Dayton, Ohio, has been awarded the Truckload Carriers Association’s Past Chairmen’s Award. Burch was honored