National Safety Council to employers: address employee fatigue immediately
ITASCA, Ill. — The National Safety Council says according to its own research, 90 percent of America’s employers have been negatively impacted by tired employees.
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Great Dane manufacturing facility produces 125,000th trailer
WAYNE, Neb. — Great Dane’s Wayne, Nebraska, manufacturing facility revealed the production of its 125,000th refrigerated trailer during a commemorative celebration held at the plant.
Wheaton Van Lines acquires Stevens Worldwide Van Lines
INDIANAPOLIS — In a move to expand the Wheaton Van Lines network, Wheaton is acquiring Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. The new partnership will immediately expand
Averitt Express associates provide more than 4,100 hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express associates recently combined to provide more than 4,100 hours of community service as part of the carrier’s annual 40 for
Indiana police expect 400-500 semis to take part in ‘slow roll’ Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police say they expect from 400 to 500 semitrucks on Interstate 465 during Thursday’s “slow-roll” protest in Indianapolis. Multiple media outlets
The Trucker News Channel Episode #039
In this episode we cover… – Trucker is up a creek without a paddle – Footage of crazy 40 car pileup – Chapter 11 for
ACT Research says preliminary January trailer orders show 7% drop from December
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT’s preliminary estimate for January 2019 net trailer orders is 25,800 units. Final volume will be available later this month. ACT said
Ohio governor to reveal gas tax hike plan Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine says he’ll announce Thursday his proposed recommendation for increasing the state’s gas tax to deal with a chronic shortfall
OOIDA Foundation issues information it says debunks driver shortage ‘myth’
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s research foundation published two new documents it says debunks the driver shortage “myth.” A fact sheet
BestDrive opens locations in Texas, Arkansas and California
FORT MILL, S.C. — BestDrive, a commercial tire dealer and retreader focusing on Continental tire offerings, opened locations in Houston, Los Angeles and Little Rock,
ACT Research: Freight rates and trucker profits pressured In 2019
COLUMBUS, Ind. — While overall economic conditions are better balanced than they were a month ago, freight data remain soft, according to ACT Research’s latest
Stay Metrics introduces new indicator for trends in early-stage driver turnover
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Stay Metrics, the leading provider of driver retention tools, has released a new indicator for trends in early-stage driver turnover. The
ATA tonnage index increases 2.3 percent in January
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.3 percent in January after falling 1 percent in December.
Bill to prevent shutdown has benefits for USDOT
WASHINGTON — As part of bicameral legislative deal to prevent a second partial federal government shutdown while providing monies to build a wall along parts
Glenn Beck details how the trucking industry impacts society
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Arrow Truck Sales names Jeffrey Oldham as president
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arrow Truck Sales has named Jeffrey Oldham company president. Oldham will replace Steve Clough who has retired from the company. Most recently,
Self-driving truck company TuSimple raises $95 million in Series D funding
SAN DIEGO — TuSimple, a global self-driving truck company, has raised $95 million in Series D funding based on a pre-money valuation of $1 billion.
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Friday fun- a little trucker humor to start your weekend
Ok, its Friday. We have all had a hard week. Here is a little giggle to start off the weekend.