NHTSA: Overall traffic fatalities in 2018 decline 2.4%, 2019 drop likely
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Tuesday released highway crash fatality data for 2018, showing a 2.4% decline in overall fatalities, the second
The Trucker News Staff
- About The Trucker News Staff
- The Trucker News Staff produces engaging content for not only TheTrucker.com, but also The Trucker Newspaper, which has been serving the trucking industry for more than 30 years. With a focus on drivers, the Trucker News Staff aims to provide relevant, objective content pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry. The Trucker News Staff is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Posts by The Trucker News Staff
Crash involving 4 semi trucks in Tumwater, Washington
A crash involving four semi-trucks is blocking all southbound lanes of I-5 south of Olympia. Cleanup is expected to continue into the evening commute. Courtesy:
The Trucker News Channel Episode #073
In this episode we cover… – Carrier goes bankrupt – Troopers hunt for trucker – Semi dumps beer load in church parking lot – The
Truckers Christmas Group set to launch annual holiday fundraising campaign
PARK CITY, Kan. — The Truckers Christmas Group (TGCO), an organization that raises funds to help professional truck drivers and their families in the United
Diesel prices seesaw from region to region, nearly break even nationwide
Diesel prices were all over the map for the week ending October 21. It went up some places, down other places, but not by much
Time for a new hood ornament?
Our friend Niki Weibel from The Truck Boss Show catches up with 4 States Trucks to discuss hood ornaments.
Christmas? It is not even Halloween yet! This trucker’s got the spirit.
It seems that every year the stores put up Christmas stuff earlier and earlier. However, they are not the only ones getting into the spirit
Carrier involved in 2015 multi-fatality crash files for bankruptcy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga television station WRCB is reporting that Cool Runnings Express, a London, Kentucky, motor carrier, has filed for bankruptcy as the result
CMV market trifecta: Sales of used trucks decline m/m, y/y ytd
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) fell 5% month-over-month in September, according to the latest preliminary release of the “State
Mega Load creeps though S.C.
This monster was caught creeping through Aiken County South Carolina Thursday.
Riding shotgun at Bristol for the Bandit Big Rig Series
Our good friend Isela from the Truck Boss Show rides shotgun at the Bristol Motor Speedway in preparation for the Bandit Big Rig Series. Hang
Peterbilt parade raises more than $20,000 for United Way
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. raised more than $20,000 in donations at its fourth annual Pride and Class Parade October 11 in the downtown
Fishtailing like a boss!
Whoa Nelly! This guy pulls out of a massive fishtail like a boss!
Michigan CAT first to receive WABCO Service Partner certification
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — WABCO Holdings, a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity
National Carriers names drivers of month for August, September
IRVING, Texas — National Carriers named Clifford Doran and Ali Abdul as drivers of the month for August and September, respectively. Both of these company
Holland driver Robert ‘RB’ Wolford records 3 millionth safe mile
HOLLAND, Mich. — Professional driver Robert “RB” Wolford has logged his three-millionth consecutive mile without a single accident while driving for Holland. The three-million-mile safety
When you gotta unload…FAST!
You know the old saying…necessity is the mother of invention. Well perhaps this driver has been denied detention pay one too many times, or perhaps
Jacobs Vehicle Systems delivers 8 millionth engine brake
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, recently celebrated the delivery of its
TA Logistics, sister companies collaborate to offer expanded footprint
EAGAN, Minn. — Third-party logistics provider TA Logistics Tuesday said it is expanding its service capabilities and solution resources by adding to its portfolio asset
FTR reports prelim September trailer orders highest since February
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting preliminary trailer orders for September at 19,000 units, the highest since February. Trailer order activity rebounded from the recent