Hours rule gets postponed again

November 29, 2011

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

Groups file lawsuit to block cross-border program

November 29, 2011

A lawsuit seeks to block the U.S. DOT from opening the U.S. border to Mexican trucks.

MCSAC to meet on EOBRs, sleep apnea and other topics

November 25, 2011

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee's next meeting will be Dec. 5-8.

Trucks star in annual Christmas parades

November 25, 2011

Drivers will honk "Jingle Bells" in the Christmas Convoy Truckers Parade, the oldest of the annual trucker Christmas parades returning soon to some U.S. and Canadian cities.

Rule bars handheld cell phone while driving Jan. 1

November 23, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has released a final rule that will allow commercial drivers to continue hands-free cell phone use, but will bar operating handheld cell phones while driving.

TCA sponsors weight-loss contest

September 2, 2011

Prizes will be awarded to the fleet and individual achieving the greatest percentages of weight loss.

Transport America wins top award

August 31, 2011

Transport America is the winner of the award for Top Truckload Dry Freight Provider in Logistics Management magazine’s 2011 Quest for Quality series. The award was given based on categories of performance, value, information technology, customer service and equipment and operations. For details, visit the Transport ...

Age old question

Dear Carolyn, Are you still around? I remember reading you when you were Dear Betty. You must be super old by now! Pete Dear Pete, Put it this way: in dog years, I'm dead! (and you don't look so hot yourself!) I'm just say'n, Carolyn

Health walk emphasizes participants

March 28, 2011

Over the years I have run in scores of events. The smallest event that I have been involved with was 12 people. I have also run in races with 15,000 people. I have learned many things from my involvement in these events. The most important ...

Free CSA webinar on March 22

March 9, 2011

"CSA -- What It Means to You" -- features experts from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Lighting repair kit

March 5, 2011

The Roadside Lighting Repair Kit contains 23 of the most commonly used lighting-related parts. It includes 12 lamps, four styles of pigtails, three grommets, two brackets, conspicuity tape, a selection of 14-gauge butt connector and zip-tie fasteners to help stabilize any field repair. The kit ...

Plastic card holder

February 2, 2011

The 30-gauge, clear vinyl Fleet VisorWallet card holder features a 1-in. wide elastic strap to keep it securely attached to the visor.  The holder is designed to be visible from the front of the visor or hidden on the back, can be custom printed with ...

FMCSA sets Feb. 17 HOS listening session

January 28, 2011

FMCSA will hold a listening session on its hours-of-service proposal Feb. 17. It will be a live web broadcast, immediately followed by agency officials taking comments and answering questions online.

Pet story: My blue macaw

December 27, 2010

The following is a firsthand story from team trucker Tara Gillaspie, submitted in response to our December cover story on trucker pets. I also own a blue and gold macaw who rides with my husband Billy and me as we go down the road with ...

Groups’ lawsuit would block CSA 2010 carrier disclosure

November 23, 2010

At least three industry organizations are planning to file a lawsuit seeking to block or delay disclosure of certain data that could misrepresent carriers’ safety record.

Wolf River Rail Trail

October 12, 2010

The Wolf River Rail Trail is easily accessible for a trucker. Access it in Brookville, Ohio, exit 21 on I-70. The easiest way to access it is to go south off of the exit. Wendy’s, Arby’s and McDonald’s all have truck parking. From there head ...

Trucking excluded from freight bill

July 23, 2010

Trucking is not mentioned in the bill, which focuses on rail, ports and intermodal infrastructure.

Truckers News and TCA team for driver contest

July 20, 2010

The nomination deadline is Aug. 15 for the 2011 Truckers News/ TCA Company Driver of the Year. That winner will be presented at TCA’s annual meeting, March 4-7, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

Free Webinar: Health and Your CDL

July 8, 2010

Truckers News’ Fit for the Road program presents a free webinar Thursday, July 22 that looks at how health regulations are changing.

Congress eyes employee misclassification

June 18, 2010

U.S. and state officials have investigated misclassification in recent years, with industries such as trucking and construction drawing more scrutiny.
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