Hours rule gets postponed again

November 29, 2011

FMCSA said it expects to issue the final rule within the next 30 days.

Driver of the Month | William Hill

November 9, 2011

Greatwide driver William Hill sees no need to rush it — navigating New York City traffic behind the wheel of his truck is right where he wants to be, he says. He enjoys the Big Apple every day he runs it.

Driver of the Month

Greatwide driver rides patience and appreciation for the trade to 4.5 million safe miles.

Roadside service offered

October 17, 2011

Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions introduced an unlimited roadside assistance service for $299 a year.

Doing a man’s job!

Dear Carolyn, I am an attractive, (according to others) single, 32 year-old truck driver. I’m good at my job and work long hours like everyone else. My problem is that men in this industry don’t take me seriously.  They either think I am soliciting or going ...

Got the breaking up blues

Dear Carolyn,  My girlfriend went back to her ex-boyfriend last week. It was a huge shock to me and I never saw it coming. She says she tried to tell me that she wasn’t over him but honestly, I can’t recall having that conversation. I know ...

October photo challenge: Interiors

October 3, 2011

Our October photo contest prize is publication in the magazine and a copy of Ben Long's "Complete Digital Photography" guidebook. Find entry rules in the notes section of our Facebook page or at our Flickr.com group.

Chat live with IRT’s Maya Sieber tonight

September 22, 2011

Ice Road Truckers star Maya Sieber will join Truckers News for a live chat and video session Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. EST.

Big Rig Run spotlights driver health

August 16, 2011

Open to all attendees and exhibitors of the Great American Trucking Show is the Big Rig Run 5k run-walk, scheduled for 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26.

How to spot flood-damaged trucks

August 9, 2011

Although shoppers should consider if the truck is for sale in an area that's sustained flood damage, the truck could have been taken elsewhere to sell.

Diesel price drops again

August 8, 2011

Diesel price fell 4 cents a gallon on average nationally.

Federal fuel taxes set to expire

August 8, 2011

Federal taxes on diesel fuel, truck tires, heavy equipment and heavy-vehicle road use are set to expire Sept. 30 unless Congress acts.

Tickets available for Charlotte Diesel Super Show

August 8, 2011

The show Oct. 7-8 includes a free Charlie Daniels concert.

Truck orders fall in July

August 4, 2011

Preliminary July orders dropped 12 percent from June, the lowest monthly total since September 2010.

South Carolina official indicted in CDL scheme

August 4, 2011

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles discovered official had aided in creating false CDL test scores and operational enhancements.

New Illinois laws favor truckers

August 4, 2011

Beginning Jan. 1, truckers and four-wheelers will share a 65 mph speed limit on four-lane highways outside the Chicago area.

Virginia plans Route 460 tollway

August 4, 2011

State anticipates 55 miles of tolled Route 460 between Petersburg and Suffolk.

Shorepower seeks truck stops for electrification

August 3, 2011

Company wants truck stops with at least 75 parking spaces to participate in a national program to reduce idling.

Lane closures on I-85 in Georgia

August 3, 2011

Construction continues on the new Express Lane System along Interstate 85 in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, Ga.

Oregon sidelines 27% of drivers

August 3, 2011

In July, 620 inspections resulted in placing 27 percent of drivers out of service for safety violations.
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