She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesStorms prompt suspension of some hours regulationsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Southern and Western Service Centers Monday, Aug. 24, issued an emergency declaration for four Gulf Coast states in response to Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. The declaration is in effect for Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for the duration of the emergency or through Sept. 23, whichever is […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesCooler helps you eat properly while on your truckToday, as truckers navigate not just the nation’s interstates but also sometimes uncertain access to food while on the road and the need to take more meals in their trucks, it only makes sense to have a decent, reliable cooler in which to store provisions. There are plenty to choose from, but the Arctic Zone […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesMonday, Aug. 31 deadline for Driver of the Year nominationsThe continues to find the best company driver and the best owner-operator in North America, and $25,000 awaits each winner. Nominations are open for the Truckload Carrier Association’s contests to recognize the best drivers. Truckers News joins TCA in the Company Driver of the Year Contest and our sister publication Overdrive is TCA’s partner in […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesWoman trucker creates helpful app for other driversDebbie Desiderato is the owner-operator who’s behind a new smartphone application that helps truckers make notes about locations visited along their routes, chiefly nontraditional parking places. The new “Trucker Notes” app is free and it’s based on basic mapping applications but allows for custom pins on the map to be saved according to their category. Trucker […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesEnjoy Trucker Talent Search finalists online FridayWhile the Great American Trucking Show was forced to postpone this year’s show in Dallas, some of the marquee events of the show are online this week. Several events will be staged online including: Wednesday, Aug. 26, HOURS OF SERVICE DISCUSSION. If you have a question about the hours of service rule going into effect […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesLove’s helps you prepare for CVSA RoadcheckTruck drivers can receive free TirePass inspections and half-priced DOT inspections at Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations Sept. 7-11. ahead of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2020 International Roadcheck. During this time, drivers can also get a complimentary visual inspection with the purchase of a tire or an oil change service package. The CVSA […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesConference for women truckers online Nov. 12-13Women In Trucking has moved its annual conference online. WIT announced recently its sixth annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo will be held online Nov. 12-13. The association said that after monitoring the recent escalation of COVID-19 cases nationwide, as well as in Dallas where the in-person conference was originally scheduled to be held Sept. 23-25, […]August 25, 2020SheDrivesBrake inspection week begins Sunday, Aug. 23When was the last time you or someone else checked the brakes on your truck? You may wish to do that sooner than later as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week is Aug. 23-29. Enforcement officials across the U.S. and Canada will inspect commercial motor vehicles throughout the week. Vehicles found to […]August 18, 2020SheDrivesHours of service discussion highlights GATS online next weekWhile the Great American Trucking Show was forced to postpone this year’s show in Dallas, some of the marquee events of the show will go on next week. Several events will be staged online including: Monday, Aug. 24: OVERDRIVE’S PARTNERS IN BUSINESS. Catch up on the latest financial benchmarks with this webinar from ATBS, the nation’s […]August 18, 2020SheDrivesHeadphones vs. earbuds: which suits your driving sgtyleWhen it comes to listening to audio, be it your favorite playlist, a podcast you enjoy, talk radio or a video you stream after driving all day, truckers have a wide selection of ways to listen. There are two broad categories: wired and wireless. And, within the wireless group, you can listen with headphones that […]August 18, 2020Previous PagePage 15 of 127Next PageTop StoriesHomeCargo theft expected to surge during long Labor Day weekend“Labor Day weekend has become a prime hunting ground for cargo thieves, with criminal activity more than doubling since 2020."NewsDuffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcementHomeFedEx Freight driver from North Dakota wins driving skills competitionHomeFeds halt work visas for foreign drivers; cite safety, job issuesFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
