FMCSA sends proposed HOS rule to White House; last step before being made final
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The long-awaited, hoped for revision to the Hours of Service rule took a giant step toward reality when acting Administrator Jim Mullen
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Supply-chain disruptions, weak freight volume impacting trailer production
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The year is off to a less-than-desirable start for U.S. trailer manufacturers, according to recent reports released by ACT Research. New trailer
Snowy pileups in Wyoming Sunday result in at least 3 deaths
CRESTON, Wyo. — At least three deaths and numerous injuries have been reported after multiple collisions that occurred along Interstate 80 in Wyoming Sunday. About
The Trucker News Channel Episode 091
In this episode of The Trucker News Channel… – Runaway truck almost runs out of room – Volvo’s new viral video – Feds want AB5
Mobile app offers resources to improve professional drivers’ health and wellness
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo by Pegasus Transtech, specializing in enterprise mobility and business-process automation for the transportation industry, is integrating with Espyr’s Fit to Pass
TMC awards trainer of the month for November and December 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa — TMC has announced trainers of the month for November and December 2019. For November, Brian Post has been selected; and Ken
Earnhardt elected general chair, treasurer of ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council
ATLANTA — Stacy Earnhardt, director of asset management at Best Specialized, has been elected general chairman and treasurer of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and
The Trucker Newspaper – March 1, 2020 – Digital Edition
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Worldwide transportation giant closes Michigan facility; 120 workers lose jobs
COLDWATER, Mich. — Penkse, a well-recognized name in transportation and logistics on four continents, has announced layoffs in its logistics division. The company notified about
38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs to be held at Texas Motor Speedway
FORT WORTH, Texas — The 38th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will put drivers and their trucks center stage at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth
Bridgestone unveils air-free, commercial-truck tire concept at TMC annual meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Bridgestone is showcasing its advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept for the heavy-duty trucking market at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual
Volvo Trucks release crazy new video
First it was Jean-Claude Van Damme. Now, it’s the President of the company Roger Alm, pulling off a new stunt standing on top of the
Ambest offers 1964 ½ Mustang 289 V8 convertible as rewards-program prize
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Ambest has announced that the 2020 grand prize for the Ambuck$ Rewards program is a 1964 ½ Mustang 289 V8 convertible. “The
Running toward the sun and sleeping while driving
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel look for some warmer weather and talk about when the computer thinks your driving, but you’re really sleeping.
Kentucky I-24 work zone prep begins in March; load-width limits to be enforced
PADUCAH, Ky. — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to ramp up prep work for a major work zone along a section
House endorses adopting California AB5 provisions at federal level
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation similar to California’s AB5 law in that it requires employers to prove that independent contractors
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse identifies nearly 8,000 substance-abuse violations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released data on Feb. 21 following the first weeks of operation of its
A new recipe: Guy Fieri bites into disaster relief with help from Freightliner Trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. — Guy Fieri is cooking up a new recipe but this time, it’s not one dish at a time in one of his
Moving America forward: Sammy Brewster is dedicated to safety
To celebrate the modern-day achievements of African Americans in the trucking industry, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) has selected four drivers who exemplify excellence in
Chef Guy Fieri gets CDL and new truck
In this edition we cover… – Fees lower for carriers – Tanker full of sugar collapses in middle – The worst bottlenecks in the country