Getting a CDL at a trucking school vs a company sponsored program
In this video, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of getting your CDL via a local trucking school versus getting it from a
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The steps you need to take to get your CDL.
Hi, I’m David Compton from truckjobsecrets.com on the steps you’ll need to take to get your CDL. The first thing is to make sure you
Connecticut trucks-only tolling plan about to cross its most expensive bridge
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s effort to pass a transportation bill including a trucks-only toll on 12 bridges is on the verge of
Peterbilt delivers model 579EV to Werner for electric-powered truck pilot program
DENTON, Texas — Werner Enterprises has selected the Peterbilt Model 579EV for their battery electric-powered truck pilot program. “Werner Enterprises has long been regarded as
The Trucker News Channel Episode #85
In this episode: Love’s to open 40 more stores New road rage stats AB5 halts
Averitt employees donate $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Setting yet another record for its largest-ever donation, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $1,000,001 in 2019 that was recently
Trimble to Acquire Kuebix in effort to create a transportation logistics ecosystem
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Kuebix, a transportation management system (TMS) provider and creator of North America’s largest
Play our new "trucking" crossword puzzle!
Do you think you know trucking? Play our new online crossword puzzle! To play, go here https://bit.ly/3agMBwV
Love’s plans to open up to 40 stores adding 3,000 parking spaces and 2,500 jobs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores plans to open up to 40 stores and add about 3,000 parking spots and 2,500 jobs
When you want to work out, but drive a truck all day!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps this trucker did! Looks like he has installed an exercise bike in the passenger side of his
U.S. and China sign ‘Phase 1’ trade deal; ATA says deal is ‘good for our industry’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and China’s chief negotiator, Liu He, signed the “Phase 1″ deal between the U.S. and China before a group of
The Trucker Newspaper – January 15, 2020 – Digital Edition
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Public comments being accepted for FMCSA’s large-truck crash causation study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking to conduct a new study regarding the causes of large truck crashes. The agency is seeking public
FTR, ACT report significant decline in trailer orders for December
Both FTR Transportation Intelligence and ACT Research report that trailer order saw a decline in December 2019 from both the previous month as well as
EPA seeks input from public and interested stakeholders on Cleaner Trucks Initiative
MARSHALL, Va. — At the Fauquier Livestock Exchange last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler followed up on his November 2018 announcement
Preparing for a DOT medical exam
We talk to fit2pass.com’s Bob Perry on how you can stack the odds in your favor if you have a DOT medical exam coming up.
Judge extends California's AB5 restraining order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The federal judge who issued a last-moment restraining order preventing the State of California from enforcing its new AB5 law on motor
Optronics acquires USA Harness, becomes full-line lighting and harness supplier
TULSA, Okla. — Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced it has completed its acquisition of Texas-based USA Harness, Inc.
Zebra study finds frustration and road rage common on U.S. roadways
AUSTIN, Texas – A research report conducted by The Zebra, a leading insurance comparison site, has revealed that 82% of Americans admit to road rage or
J.B. Hunt recognizes first driver to complete five million safe miles
LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. recently recognized its first company driver to complete five million safe miles driven without a preventable accident,