Trucker almost rings the bell at the top of the runaway truck ramp!
A runaway ramp in Colorado really proved to be a necessity when a semi is charging towards it at roughly 80 mph. The trucker keeps
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Backlogs expected as weekly closure of eastbound Tuscarora Tunnel begins Sunday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling in both directions on Interstate 76 to be prepared for an ongoing closure of the
OOIDA Fights Back & It’s Time To Get Fiscal With Taxes
Here is the latest episode from our friends at the Truck Boss Show. S3Ep8 Truck Boss team talks about rockin’ roll out of control, parking
Dash Cam footage of near head on with a semi
This trucker was traveling northbound on US 97 in the Yakima Nation of Washington State when this happened. What was the other driver thinking? Cut
Friday fun – When having a critter co-pilot in trucking pays off
Dig boy dig! We are late! Courtesy: Crazy Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America’s driver display activation allows remote programming
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks’ remote programming services allow drivers and decision-makers to update parameters and software that enhance the performance of a truck’s engine,
ATA truck tonnage index rose 0.1% in January, 0.8% higher than January 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.1% in January after rising 0.5% in December. In January
California DOT Level 1 Inspection
Our friends at the Trucking Review Channel document their recent inspection. Courtesy: Trucking Review Channel
My gosh it’s COLD out…this semi is frozen!
Just kidding! Check out this cool ice sculpture of a semi truck. Pretty Awesome! Courtesy: Michel Ouellet
ATRI releases annual list of top 100 truck bottlenecks; Atlanta makes list 3 times
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America. The 2020
It's time once again to play "Who's Fault Is It?"
Ok viewers, it’s time to play our regular game, “Who’s Fault Is It?” Do you think the trucker cut off the red Corvette or was
MINI Cooper wants to be a big rig when it grows up!
When you are sized challenged, you have to make the best of what life hands you. This MINI Cooper obviously wants to be a big
FMCSA final rule lowers annual registration costs for motor carriers
WASHINGTON — Motor carriers will now see a reduction in the price they must pay to register their vehicles. On February 13, the Federal Motor
Rhode Island DOT looks to hike trucks-only tolls amid court battle; public input sought
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As the Connecticut legislature prepares to vote this week on Gov. Ned Lamont’s controversial and long-debated “trucks only” toll proposal, a similar
Moving America forward: Joe Pryor is spreading kindness through trucking
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
This 10-year old shifts better than many adults!
Watch this 10-year old boy lay the hammer down on this 1977 Western Star. Go get ’em son! Courtesy: Brad’s Classic Trucks And Trains
The Trucker News Channel – Trucker busted for rock and roll
In this episode we cover… – Trucker busted for rolling recording studio – State wants to tick slow drivers in the fast lane – Carrier
Love’s to host second National Hiring Day event on Feb. 25 at various locations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, an industry-leading travel stop network, is seeking to hire new employees for full-time and part-time roles
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Kenworth to collaborate with Meritor on T680E Electric powertrain development
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced it will collaborate with Meritor on electric powertrain development for Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicles. The electric Kenworth