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December 5, 2022

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Five Tweets that perfectly sum up the truck driver experience

As professional truck drivers, there are some things that vary from person to person, like our routes, trailer types, or tenure in the industry, ...

December 5, 2022

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ATRI slated to research effects of marijuana decriminalization, predatory towing

According to a release by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the Research Advisory Committee has selected its top research priorities for 2022. Marijuana: ...

December 5, 2022

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Be aware of Indiana ‘Bear in the Air’ patrol

This week, the Indiana State Police announced plans to begin a months-long traffic enforcement effort using aircraft. On January 31, the Indiana State Police ...

December 4, 2022

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This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett and Dustin Eagle, one of Oakley’s head recruiters, talks with Oakley owner-operators Gary Sizemore (pneumatic ...

December 4, 2022

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Loving life on the road: a husband-wife team and their pups

A husband-wife truck driving team just expanded their on-the-road family, bringing their three dogs Gizmo, Bandit, and Nova in the rig and on the ...

December 4, 2022

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Hours regulations waived for shipments of baby formula

With the baby formula shortage being felt across the country, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued “an hours-of-service waiver for those hauling baby ...

December 4, 2022

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USA Truck offers $10k Sign and Stay Bonus

Content Sponsored by USA Truck Drivers consistently choose USA Truck for their truck driving careers because USA Truck is where people feel at home. ...

December 4, 2022

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Big Rigs to be Kept in Right Lane by New Mexico’s Bill

Senate Bill 174 was approved by the New Mexico State Senate by a vote of 33 to 5. Sen. George Munoz’s bill would require ...

December 4, 2022

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Diversifying the industry: Need for more female truck drivers

Women make up half of the U.S. population, but despite this fact, only 8.4% of U.S. truck drivers are female. While this is a ...

December 4, 2022

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FMCSA wants input on extending its COVID emergency declaration

The COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit will expire on October 15. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for the public’s perspective to ...

December 4, 2022

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Cargo theft trends shift amid emboldened criminals

Transport Topics is reporting a shift in goods being swiped by cargo thieves, an indication of criminals directly targeting the trucking industry. Crime rates ...

December 4, 2022

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Create your own pre-trip checklist!

Imagine you’re driving along a rainy route and your windshield wiper stops working. Or maybe its nighttime and a headlight dies. Even worse, a ...

December 3, 2022

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Fuel prices continue to go down through the summer

According to the Energy Information Administration, the price of a gallon of diesel fell 16.4 cents this week to a nationwide average of $5.268, ...

December 3, 2022

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U.S. public has great perception of trucking industry

The truck driving industry performed well in a recent Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) poll. The questions were distributed across the nation and responses ...

December 3, 2022

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Slowing Inflation: Shipping Costs Point to Brighter Economic Outlook

A former International Monetary Fund official has linked the increase in shipping costs during the pandemic with a global spike in inflation, as well ...

December 3, 2022

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Trucking company breaks ground at new Plainfield location

This Bolingbrook-based company is opening a new location with hopes of it providing more space, facilities, and staff. Located on 14458 S. Depot Drive, ...

December 3, 2022

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Aurora, FedEx expand Texas autonomous routes

Aurora Innovation Inc. And FedEx are continuing to expand their partnership in autonomous trucking. This expansion includes hauling freight between terminals in Fort Worth ...

December 3, 2022

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25th Hit to Bridge

Marking the 25th hit to the bridge in the last three year, a truck hit the railroad bridge that runs over Onondaga Lake Parkway ...

December 3, 2022

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Truck Driver Recognized as Highway Angel for Helping Crash Victim

Casey Gubert, a truck driver based in Olivehurst, CA, has been recognized as the latest Highway Angel by The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Gubert’s ...

December 3, 2022

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Relieve Back Pain with the Spinaline

We met with truck drivers, who often spend between 8-14 hours in their trucks every day. We gave them the Spinaline to try for ...

December 3, 2022

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Favorite crockpot meals

So, we have been trying to share some ways to make your time on the road easier and easier. We recently asked our community ...

December 3, 2022

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Ryder Pushes to Empower Women in Trucking with Discount Program

Ryder System has recently unveiled a new discount program, designed specifically for women-owned businesses and members of the Women in Trucking Association! For a ...

December 3, 2022

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2,100 truck fleet sold to James Richardson & Sons

A Canadian motor carrier with more than 2,000 trucks was acquired by an agriculture conglomerate. Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Bison Transport Inc. has been acquired by James ...

December 2, 2022

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The Best Way to Retain Drivers – Listen to Them

Listening to drivers throughout the American transportation industry allows us valuable insights into areas of improvement. The nation’s truck drivers spoke on the areas ...

December 2, 2022

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See how this OTR trucker cooks in the cab

Getting a good hot meal while OTR can be tough some days, but these drivers have circumvented the hassle of rustlin’ up some grub ...

December 2, 2022

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Tips and tricks to help you back in your rig!

We know it can sometimes be intimidating parking a huge semi, but it doesn’t have to be! So much damage can be done during ...

December 2, 2022

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Why Diversity is Crucial to Trucking and How we can Achieve it

While trucking is a vital industry, essential to the U.S. economy, it is also one that has traditionally lacked diversity in its workforce. In ...

December 2, 2022

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Truck hauling luxury vehicles crashes in North Carolina

Four Oaks, NC – We know that semis transport a variety of freight, including luxury cars. Recently on a highway in North Carolina several ...

December 2, 2022

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Charting a New Course: Journey of A Truck Driver-Turned-Author

Gordon (Flash) Horton is a man of many talents. He has seen the world as a long-haul trucker and experienced an array of interesting ...

December 2, 2022

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‘Fake cops’ pulled over and tried to rob a trucker

Authorities are asking drivers to use extra caution after two police impersonators attempted to rob a truck driver on Monday morning in Alberta, Canada. ...

December 2, 2022

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NYC supermarkets struggling to stock Coke products due to driver shortage

A supermarket owner in New York told Fox Business that he is having a hard time getting Coca-Cola products due to the truck driver ...

December 2, 2022

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International truck launches updated powertrain

Las Vegas, NV – Transport Topics reports, “Navistar Inc. premiered a new, integrated powertrain as part of an update for its International LT Series ...

December 2, 2022

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Ready for a new ride?

The Amazon Freight Partner program is reinventing the CDL-A truck driver experience through a community of exclusive carriers. Class A truck driver opportunities available ...

December 2, 2022

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Can strong job growth in trucking continue?

According to Trucking Info the Bureau of Labor Statistics has data that shows in April and May the for-hire trucking industry added about 27,300 ...

December 2, 2022

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Best Haunted Houses in the country!

Are you excited for the spooky season?! Summer is over and we are entering fall which means, pumpkin spice lattes, state fairs and HAUNTED ...

December 2, 2022

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Louisiana Driver Killed in Accident in Alabama

On Tuesday, August 10, 2022, two 18-wheelers crashed in Sumpter County Alabama on I-59. According to Corporal Reginal King, Webster J. Joseph, 37 while ...

December 2, 2022

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DOT unveils safety grants availability; House considers gas price bill

Let’s be honest, inflation is upon us and gas prices are no expectation. The house is getting ready to consider fuel-centric legislation due to ...

December 2, 2022

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Tractor-trailer carrying ferric chloride flips on I-49 in Louisiana

On June 29 a tractor-trailer carrying ferric chloride crashed on Interstate 49 in Louisiana. The truck was headed south to Houston when it hit ...

December 2, 2022

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Navigating The Diesel-to-Zero Emission Transition: NACFE’s Report on the “Messy Middle” of Decarbonization

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is offering a roadmap to guide trucking companies on the journey towards decarbonization. The report, “The ...

December 2, 2022

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Migrants Rescued from Dangerous Conditions inside Tractor Trailer

U.S. Border Patrol agents in El Paso, Texas discovered and rescued 24 immigrants that were being smuggled into the U.S. from unsafe travel conditions. ...

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