Search is on for America’s top rookie military veteran driver
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are again partnering in the search for America’s top
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Michigan, Daimler Trucks North America partner to build ‘truck stop of the future’
LANSING, Mich. — A prototype “truck stop of the future” is being planned for Michigan. According to a news release, the Mobility Charging Hub “will
New Michigan law makes it illegal to hold cellphones, other electronic devices while driving
LANSING, Mich. — A new Michigan law that went into effect on June 30 is designed to prevent distracted driving — and help save lives.
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week is fast approaching
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 9-15 for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week. Throughout that week, law enforcement officers
Women In Trucking Association names July Member of the Month
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Liana Castro as its July 2023 Member of the Month. Castro is a driver
Florida mover sentenced for stealing household goods
MIAMI — On June 6, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida sentenced Sofien Mlayah to 30 months of incarceration, 36 months
Kentucky temporarily suspends certain CMV regulations to help with storm cleanup
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain regulatory restrictions on commercial motor vehicles involved in
ABF Freight’s National Master Freight Agreement is ratified
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ABF Freight System Inc., a subsidiary of ArcBest Corporation has announced that a new, five-year ABF National Master Freight Agreement has
Truck driver faces homicide charges after plowing rig through Erwin, Tennessee, home, killing 2
On July 3, 2023, at 2:28 p.m. Central Daylight Time, this story was updated to reflect new information about the number of people killed. ERWIN,
UPS Teamsters to practice picket
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Members of Teamsters 104 who work at UPS will hold a practice picket on Wednesday, July 5, ahead of the July 31
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition July 2023
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The Trucker Jobs Magazine – July 2023 Digital Edition
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Professional truck drivers offer driving safety tips ahead of Independence Day weekend
WASHINGTON — With millions of Americans planning to travel for the long Independence Day weekend, the American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road drivers are encouraging
Pilot Company, Bridgestone surpass goals with tire safety partnership
DETROIT — Officials with Pilot Company and Bridgestone say that their partnership, which is less than a year old, has already surpassed a goal of expanding
DAT says its new ‘Profit Estimator’ helps truckers find profitable loads
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The guessing game for truckers to find the answer to the “how much money can I make on this load” is no
Trucker charged with 5 counts of manslaughter in connection with fiery crash on Phoenix-area’s I-10
PHOENIX — An Arizona truck driver is being charged with five counts of manslaughter, four counts of endangerment and one count of tampering with physical
Several states set to hike diesel fuel taxes starting July 1
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the average price for diesel fuel continues a mostly downward trend, a few states in the nation are preparing to
Women In Trucking Association’s ’23 Index data shows 12.1% of all professional truckers are female
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has released findings of its 2023 WIT Index. The index is the industry’s barometer to benchmark
Video shows storm chaser helping trucker after tornado overturns rig in Hawk Springs, Wyoming
HAWK SPRINGS, Wyo. — A storm chaser helped save a semi-truck driver after a tornado overturned his rig on June 23 in Wyoming. Storm chaser
New Drivewyze mobile app unlocks free in-cab safety alerts
PLANO, Texas — Transportation technology company Drivewyze has announced a major update to its mobile app. According to a company statement, the app now includes