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March 24, 2023

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Leader of trucker convoy arrested on D.C.’s National Mall

WTOP recently reported that the leader of the “1776 Restoration Movement trucker convoy was arrested Wednesday in D.C. on charges of impeding traffic and ...

March 21, 2023

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Tractor-trailer hauling fireworks catches fire in New Jersey

The 4th of July is near and please stay safe! A tractor in Bridgewater, New Jersey was hauling fireworks when one of the tires ...

March 20, 2023

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Amazon surpassed $11.9 billion on their Prime Day

Amazon had what they believe was their biggest Prime Day ever! Amazon sold more than 300 million items during its biggest sale of the ...

March 16, 2023

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Biden administration prepares trucking workforce programs focusing on women and younger drivers

On November 15, the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed to help address the lower numbers of women and younger ...

February 20, 2023

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States adopt digital license plates for CMVs

California and Arizona have adopted digital plates for heavy trucks and Texas is looking to do the same. These plates are an electric version ...

February 18, 2023

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Ballpark at Port of Oakland takes a step forward

Major League Baseball has been in the process of getting the approvals to be able to build a ballpark at the Port of Oakland. ...

February 14, 2023

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Fuel market is starting to cool down

We’ve been sharing a lot of information regarding fuel costs recently, but we finally have some good news! Americans have been suffering from sky ...

February 7, 2023

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Waymo opens a new self-driving trucking hub in Lancaster

Waymo has opened a 9-acre self-driving trucking facility that is due to hold hundreds of trucks in Lancaster. According to Dallas News, “it is ...

February 6, 2023

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Trucker couple embraces healthy living on the road

It’s common for couples, families, and friends to drive across the country together. This couple, he is a chef and she is certified to ...

January 22, 2023

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Driver injured after driving into hole at Houston construction site

This wasn’t a driver hitting a pothole or any small accident. A truck fell into a hole on July 5 in Houston, Texas. The ...

January 20, 2023

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Secrets that will help you choose your next truck stop!

Being on the road means you spend most of your time on the road and in the driver seat. When you’re not, you are ...

January 20, 2023

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New Employment Law Causes Struggle for California Drivers

A new California law has changed the definitions of non-employee drivers, and this change has caused a stir among owner-operator trying to figure out ...

January 19, 2023

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Head-on collision between big rigs on I-5 results in two driver fatalities

Around 3:25 a.m. on Monday morning, reports came in of a crash on I-5 in Bakersfield California. The Trucker reports that a driver of ...

January 17, 2023

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How do you feel before and after your drive? …In emojis!

We know the excitement can wear off as it gets longer, or increase as you get closer to home. We asked our Facebook family ...

January 10, 2023

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Jewel Thieves

On July 11, 2022, when two armed guards left their Brink’s tractor-trailer for 27 minutes, thieves stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from ...

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 1, 2023

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FMCSA backs safety enforcement campaign on 2 key interstates this summer

This summer experts expect Americans to be driving more than ever since the pandemic. In preparation for high traffic “the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

January 1, 2023

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USDOT grants $1.5 billion to fund truck parking, bridge replacement, and other infrastructure initiatives

Washington, D.C. – The Trucker reported in mid-September, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that the Biden-Harris administration awarded $1.5 billion through the ...

December 28, 2022

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Fire at Gana Trucking under investigation

Lincoln, NE – A trucking company in southern Lancaster County has investigators trying to determine what the fire was caused by. The fire occurred ...

December 17, 2022

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Port of Oakland sues for an injunction against AB 5 protestors

As of July 25, port officials in Oakland filed a suit against the truckers that have been protesting against AB 5. The suit asks ...

December 16, 2022

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Driver Kais Sorour works to ensure the safety of others on the road

Kaia is a 50-year-old independent contractor and he has worked to save the lives of those around him. As reported by The Trucker, “on ...

December 14, 2022

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Port of Mobile Sees Major Growth In Activity

Mobile, Alabama’s port has become a busy place with shipping container traffic increasing at double and triple digits. Port Authority reported April 2022 had ...