The Trucker Newspaper – June 15, 2019 Digital Edition
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- 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
Deadline for top military vet rookie driver set June 25
KIRKLAND, Wash. — As the June 25 deadline for nomination approaches, Kenworth, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program and FASTPORT will
CarriersEdge expands library of training courses
MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada — CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has expanded its library of training courses. The company recently
FMCSA seeks driver, carrier comments on delays loading, unloading
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration is seeking comments from carriers and driver on how much time is spent at shippers and receivers
Mike Weindel appointed president of Dupré Logistics
LAFAYETTE, La. — Mike Weindel has been appointed as president of Dupré Logistics effective June 1. Reggie Dupré will continue to focus on his role
FTR analysis confirms tonnage surplus in U.S. trade with Mexico
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Although the U.S. goods trade deficit with Mexico is about $80 billion, the U.S. has a longstanding trade surplus with Mexico in
The Trucker News Channel Episode #054
In this episode we cover… – FMCSA wants to know about your detention time. – Pace of driver pay increases. – Trucker swerves for miles.
The Semi Funny Comedian – That new Tesla smell
He’s back! The Semi Funny Comedia returns.
May North American Class 8 orders take a tumble
Preliminary North America Class 8 net order data released by the two commercial vehicle organizations that track information both show a sharp decline in Class
House Appropriations Committee approves FY2020 transportation budget
WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee Tuesday approved the fiscal year 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill on a vote of
John Christner Trucking’s John Mallory wins TCA safety award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Truckload Carriers Association has named John Mallory, John Christner Trucking’s director of safety, as the 2019 TCA Safety Professional of the
Average on-highway price of gallon of diesel drops 1.5 cents
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel dropped 1.5 cents a gallon to $3.136 for the week ending June 3, according to
The Trucker News Channel Episode #053
In this episode we cover… – FMCSA to rule on HOS this Friday. – Trucker with honors arrested on child porn. – International Road Check
FMCSA accepting applications for military pilot program for 18- to 20-year-olds
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Monday it is accepting applications for a pilot program to permit 18- to 20-year-olds who possess
FreightWaves acquires StakUp Inc., TCA inGauge’s software platform
ALEXANDRIA, Va. and CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — FreightWaves, a data and content source for the freight markets, has acquired StakUp Inc. as part of a multi-faceted
Schneider named first two-time winner of Green Cross for Safety Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — In 2006, Schneider created a first-of-its-kind sleep disorder screening program for all company drivers, providing treatment to those who test positive
Efforts to thwart human trafficking increasing among state DOTs
WASHINGTON — Efforts to thwart human trafficking are increasing among state departments of transportation, though there is still a way to go in terms of
Jeramand Trucking COO Jo-Anne Phillips chosen as WIT member of month
PLOVER, Wis. — Jo-Anne Phillips, COO of Jeramand Trucking Ltd in Irishtown, New Brunswick, Canada, has been chosen as Women in Trucking Association June member
Congestion resulting in avoided highway auto trips, survey shows
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Travel Association released a survey last month that it said shows Americans avoided an estimated 47.5 million auto trips in 2018
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