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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 ...

January 5, 2023

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Love’s Opens 3 New Locations Adding 231 Truck Parking Spots

On December 15th, Love’s Travel Stops proudly opened three new locations in three states, adding a total of 231 new truck parking spaces along ...

January 5, 2023

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Furry cuteness

Furry cuteness The puppy at the end! This family of furry friends knew exactly what to do. @lady_ba_ba Trucking dog school! #farm #dog ...

January 5, 2023

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Lower court formally lifts injunction against AB5 in California trucking.

We have been following the news on AB5 and how it will impact California trucking. There was an injunction keeping independent contractors out of ...

January 5, 2023

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Tips for Veterans Considering a Truck Driving Career

For many military veterans transitioning into civilian life starting a truck driving career can be incredibly rewarding in many ways. To begin, the average ...

January 5, 2023

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Problems faced by the American Trucker

The American truck driver deals with daily problems and setbacks. Some of these are covid related, low wages, long hours & time away from ...

January 5, 2023

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Survey finds that 84% of truck drivers plan to take additional loads ahead of holidays

As the holiday season approaches, Truckstop surveyed 500 U.S. truck drivers to find out how they are preparing for the increase in demand. 84% ...

January 4, 2023

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New data-sharing initiative for trucking supported by White House

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg just gave a hearty stamp of approval for the communication forum Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW). The forum was released ...

January 4, 2023

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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 ...

January 4, 2023

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How you can go from truck driver to owner operator

You’ve been driving trucks for years and you’re ready to take the next step: Owning your truck. Becoming an owner operator is a big ...

January 4, 2023

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OOIDA calls on White House to provide more truck parking

On Wednesday, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) implored the White House to address the truck parking crisis in an upcoming infrastructure package. On ...

January 4, 2023

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Eco-Friendly Driving Helps Reduce Carbon Emissions and Save Money

Truck drivers have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment by reducing their carbon footprint with an eco-friendly driving routine. ...

January 4, 2023

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Women in Motion panel discussion at ATA conference

Recruiting and retaining higher numbers of female truck drivers has, in recent years, been an industry-wide goal for trucking. The industry’s commitment to this ...

January 4, 2023

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White House eyes restarting idle refineries

Transport Topics recently reported on the Biden administration reaching out to the oil industry to ask questions about restarting shuttered refineries, as the White ...

January 4, 2023

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High rate of turnover among stressed out supply chain managers

The truck driver is one of the most, if not the most important part of getting freight from point a to point b, but ...

January 4, 2023

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Amidst Threat of Recession, Economy Still shows Signs of Slow, Steady Growth

Despite ending 2022’s fourth quarter on a higher-than expected note with 2.9% increase in gross domestic product, two expert freight transportation economists believe the ...

January 4, 2023

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Make the move to truck ownership with Freymiller Trucking’s affordable lease purchase program

Freymiller Trucking When you’re taking a big step in your life or career, it’s better to have a friendly face help you along the ...

January 4, 2023

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New Love’s locations open this week in Texas & Florida

On Thursday, Love’s Travel Stops opened two new truck stops in Texas and Florida. The two truck stops opening on December 10 will add ...

January 4, 2023

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Reminders on the U.S. Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)

What is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax? It is a fee assessed annually on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights ...

January 3, 2023

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Mississippi woman makes sure stuck truckers don’t go hungry

When severe winter weather left truckers stuck on a Mississippi interstate, a local woman organized the community to help deliver meals to feed dozens ...