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January 10, 2023

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This Year’s Uncle Darrel Mentor Award Goes to J. David Walters

At the annual American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Meeting, J. David Walters of Alcoa Wheel Products received a prestigious award in recognition ...

January 10, 2023

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USDOT creates new safety measures for travel

A crisis in U.S. public transportation safety was acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Transportation at the beginning of the year with the USDOT’s ...

January 10, 2023

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Truckers saving the day in a dry city

Meet Allen Rodriguez. He has been a part of the continuous trucking operation to keep water flowing in a small town west of San ...

January 9, 2023

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Truckers preparing as Florida emergency declared ahead of strengthening Tropical Storm Ian

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has declared a state of emergency for the state of Florida over the weekend as Tropical Storm Ian has ...

January 9, 2023

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DOT’s Proposed 2024 Budget: Investing in the Safety and Efficiency of the Supply Chain

The White House recently unveiled it’s fiscal 2024 DOT budged aimed at increasing safety across U.S. Highways while modernizing freight infrastructure and combating climate ...

January 9, 2023

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2023 Report Reveals Top 10 Truck Bottlenecks

The American Transportation Research Institute has just unveiled its 12th annual ranking of the worst traffic hotspots for truckers in America, giving an insight ...

January 9, 2023

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TCC is helping train military veterans and spouses for their career in trucking

Hampton Roads, VA – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Tidewater Community College a federal grant to ...

January 9, 2023

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Biden to call for three-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

We learn something new every day when it comes to the economy, specifically gas and diesel issues. Transport Topics reports that “President Joe Biden ...

January 9, 2023

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Top 10 Truck Stops in the U.S.

Ever find yourself wondering where to stop and refuel on your next road trip? Or maybe looking for a reliable place with good amenities ...

January 8, 2023

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How Trucking Companies Can Attract and Retain Millennials and Gen Z

In order to stay competitive in the trucking industry, it is essential to have a plan to attract and retain Millennial and Gen Z ...

January 8, 2023

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Keystone Partial Restart Delayed by Inclement Weather

After a 14,000-barrel spill, TC Energy’s plan for a partial restart of the Keystone oil pipeline on December 10th has been delayed due to ...

January 8, 2023

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Here’s how race horses get trucked to the Kentucky Derby

As the saying goes – “If you got it, a truck brought it,” – and the same goes for Kentucky Derby race horses. The ...

January 8, 2023

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What to expect if you’re going to this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Remember when we shared the Iowa 80 Truck Stop? Well, they hold an annual Jamboree and it’s happening July 14 – 16 this year. ...

January 8, 2023

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Louisiana officials offering free truck driver training program

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is offering truck driver training grants for prospective drivers to get their CDL to help ease the truck driver shortage ...

January 8, 2023

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Increase of women in diesel tech field

The trucking industry, which includes diesel technicians, is an historically male-dominated career field. In 2022, however, the diesel tech field is witnessing an uptick ...

January 8, 2023

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U.S. fuel and trucking costs power producer inflation

There has been a solid increase in U.S. producer prices in May. With the surge of gasoline prices, Reuters reported that “consumer prices accelerated ...

January 8, 2023

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Hutcheson delivers speech on importance of gender equality

Robin Hutcheson, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, took the stage at the Accelerate! Conference and Expo, hosted by Women in Trucking Association, on Nov. ...

January 8, 2023

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Fully loaded garbage truck crashes on Highway 3 before rush hour; lanes shut down

On Monday afternoon a fully loaded garbage truck tipped and fell over while on Highway 3 in Bremerton. As reported by Kitsapsun, the crash ...

January 8, 2023

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Florida truck driver found naked, arrested after wreck

A truck driver from Florida was found by police standing outside his 18-wheeler naked after crashing on Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania, The Trucker News ...

January 8, 2023

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Ports slowly opening in Shanghai

The supply chain issues are not only domestic but also factor into international matters. Due to COVID and wars across the world there have ...

January 8, 2023

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How to introduce dash cams to your fleet

The American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition took place from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25 and featured several speakers sharing updates on safety ...

January 8, 2023

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Countrywide diesel shortage unlikely

Concerns over fuel prices have been rising as global supply levels dip into significantly low levels. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently announced that ...

January 8, 2023

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Tow Truck Drivers Show Last Respect to Fellow Driver

Syracuse, NY — On February 24, 2022, tow truck driver Irael Martinez lost his life helping a vehicle that was disabled on the side ...

January 8, 2023

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Popular TikTok Personality, Truck Drives Lose His Life

Popular TikTok personality truck driver, Steven Hull Raley, of Alabaster, Alabama, died July 12, 2022 as a result of a crash in on I-70 ...

January 7, 2023

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5 Tips for Truckers to Stay Safe at Truck Stops

Whether you’re just starting out as a trucker or you’ve been driving for years, it’s always important to be aware of your surroundings and ...

January 7, 2023

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Louisiana International Terminal Secures $800M Toward Planned $1.8B Facility

The Port of New Orleans has received $800 million in funding from Ports American and Mediterranean Shipping Company investment arm, Terminal Investment Limited (TiL). ...

January 7, 2023

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Here’s your Roadcheck 2021 “Cheat Sheet”

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is gearing up for a major 72 hour truck inspection effort in just a few weeks. The CVSA’s ...

January 7, 2023

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Love’s is Spreading the Love to Truckers This Holiday Season

The third annual 12 Days of Christmas giveaway from Love’s Travel Stops is in full swing. This celebration of professional drivers features daily prizes ...

January 6, 2023

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How clean air regulation pushes trucking companies to Biodiesel

As mentioned before, the trucking industry is actively in a state of significant change, especially due to the diesel shortage and fast-paced technology ...

January 6, 2023

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Expect to see more police in 5 states along I-81 throughout this week

If your route will take you on Interstate 81 this week, please expect to see more than the normal amount of law enforcement. According ...

January 6, 2023

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White House taps nominee to head FMCSA

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his pick to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In an April 14 White House statement, ...

January 6, 2023

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Long Beach, CA – The IANA Intermodal Expo was held last week during National Truck Driver Appreciation

Long Beach, CA – The IANA Intermodal Expo was held last week during National Truck Driver Appreciation week where over 100 high school and ...

January 6, 2023

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SCOTUS declines to review California trucking law

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition from the California Trucking Association (CTA) that claimed California’s new worker classification law (AB5) threatens independent ...

January 6, 2023

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This heavy haul house move has to be seen to be believed

A heavy haul team coordinated the move of a large Victorian home to a new location several blocks away. The move took place early ...

January 6, 2023

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Celebrities receive backlash for treating truck stop like a “zoo”

These two celebrities visited a Pilot truck stop in Indiana and the way they treated it made many in the industry uncomfortable. Travis Barker ...

January 6, 2023

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Shell sees $1 billion gain in refining on record fuel prices

The recent prices of fuel have had different implications in different parts of the world. Shell “is the first indicator of just how much ...

January 6, 2023

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Class 8 Sales Surge to New High in December

According to Wards Intelligence, U.S. Class 8 retail sales reached an all-time monthly high in December with sales rising by 18.2% to 29,214 compared ...

January 6, 2023

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Federal COVID-19 HOS waiver extended until end of May

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued yet another extension of an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for truckers hauling COVID-19 relief ...

January 5, 2023

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Going green: School districts awarded $1 billion for electric buses

An aim of the Biden administration is to speed up a countrywide transition to electric, or zero-emission, vehicles to relieve air pollution. To further ...