U.S. trailer net orders closed 2019 down 51% from full-year 2018
COLUMBUS, Ind. – New U.S. trailer orders of 18,400 were down 13% month-over-month in December, and after accounting for cancellations, net orders of 17,700 dropped
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Dependable and daring truckers recognized for driving excellence by National Carriers
IRVING, Texas — One is steady as a rock. The other’s a risk-taker, but both are Drivers of the Month for National Carriers, Inc. The
Female trucker gives birth in truck stop bathroom
In this episode: – Female trucker has baby in truck stop bathroom. – Transportation stocks suffer – Werner takes new electric semi – Beer run
Updated: New information on events leading to Celadon's bankruptcy likely to anger former employees
*Updated 1/28/2020, 8:00 AM CT In another twist to the Celadon bankruptcy case, reports indicate the company in the process of liquidation is requesting $900,000
Old Dominion Freight Line celebrates MLB Spring Training with nationwide fan events
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line, the Official Freight Carrier of Major League Baseball, will drive the annual spring training sendoff tradition with MLB
Delivering to the Zero G plane
If my bank account didn’t have $0g in it, I’d spend the $5g to ride this baby! Our friends at the The Trucking Review Channel
Daimler executive honored for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees
Portland, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America is saluting an executive for receiving national recognition for his support of National Guard and Reserve employees. Jeffrey
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety releases ‘2020 Vision for Safety’
WASHINGTON – The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS), an alliance of consumer, medical, public health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents,
Mack Trucks renews partnership agreement as ‘Official Hauler of NASCAR’
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks and NASCAR have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership agreement continuing the designation of Mack as the “Official Hauler
ATA Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.3% in 2019
ARLINGTON, Vir. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.3% in 2019, about half the annual gain in 2018
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: Rates slip amid strong holiday freight
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed improvement in for-hire freight volumes and utilization. The data used in the Index
Near head-on crash averted
Runaway truck in the middle of a snow storm. Crisis averted! Warning: Strong Language. Courtesy: Troy Lorencz
Interesting demo on fuel savings with nanotechnology
Niki talks with Andy and Doug of TK7 Products about an amazing fuel additive made from nanotechnology that can save your pocket book an exponential
TCA recognizes three drivers as ‘Highway Angels’ for heroic deeds
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized three drivers as “Highway Angels” for their efforts in assisting accident victims and helping prevent secondary
Is the trucking life for you?
Thinking about getting your CDL and becoming a trucker? Here’s some things you need to consider before hitting the road. Truckers spend a lot of
Tips for getting a truck driving job
Looking for a trucking job? Well, here’s some tips for you. First, do your searching and applying at a website that specializes in trucking jobs.
Will autonomous trucks cost CDL holders their jobs?
Robots are taking over the world. Well, that’s what some people might be thinking is in our future, but what about truck drivers? Is
Interview: Taking the DOT medical exam for your CDL
Dave Compton: Hi, this is Dave Compton from Truckjobseekers.com and joining me today is Bob Perry from fit2pass.com. He’s known as The Truck Trainer. Bob, thanks
What are the best paying jobs for truckers?
Okay, there’s no doubt you can make a good living being a truck driver, and some jobs do pay more than others. So let’s take
Can you get a CDL with a bad record?
Okay, look, we’ve all done stupid things in our life. Granted, some of us have done things that are more stupid than others, but there’s