She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesLove’s adds locations in North Carolina, CaliforniaTwo new Love’s Travel Stops opened Thursday, one in North Carolina and the other in California. The Charlotte, North Carolina location is at 2603 Sam Wilson Road (off Interstate 85, Exit 29), and the one in Westmoreland, California is near the intersection of Highway 86 and Martin Road. Combined they provide 151 new truck parking […]July 2, 2019SheDrivesNew atlas created just for truckersOne of the most important things you can keep in the cab of your truck — second only to your coffee — has been updated and is available for sale. Rand McNally released this week its updated Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for truckers, which includes updated U.S. and Canadian maps, low clearance and weigh station locations and […]July 2, 2019SheDrivesLook for hours of service change proposal late this monthIn its latest rulemakings update, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration lists July 31 as its projected publication date for its proposal to reform federal hours of service regulations. The date is not binding and could change. FMCSA’s hands are tied as to how quickly it can progress, as the agency’s hours of service proposal […]July 2, 2019SheDrivesExpect heavy holiday traffic rest of the weekExpect to share the interstates and other highways with a lot more people in the second half of next week as a record number of Americans travel for the long Fourth of July weekend. AAA says 49 million people — up 4.1% over last year — are making travel plans, and most will travel by […]July 2, 2019SheDrivesLoose pitman arm can cause troubleThe recent Roadcheck 2019 staged by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance focused on steering and suspension components. This video with Chris Lentz, from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, shows how a loose pitman arm can spell trouble for a driver. CVSA will hold its annual Brake Check blitz Sept. 15-21.July 2, 2019SheDrives5 podcasts aimed at women and their moneyFor many people, talking about personal finances is a touchy topic. Because of this, many of us go through life without getting the sort of solid advice we need to manage our money so the bills are paid, credit card spending doesn’t overwhelm us and we don’t get flooded when that so-called “rainy day” arrives […]June 25, 2019SheDrivesLove’s opens 3 new locations, adds 312 parking spotsLove’s Travel Stops had a busy week, opening three new locations: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Bridgeport Charter Township, Michigan Hampshire, Illinois The Slippery Rock stop, off Exit 105 of Interstate 79 includes: 48 truck parking spaces Subway restaurant Seven diesel bays Love’s Truck Tire Care center Six showers Laundry facilities Mobile to Go Zone with the […]June 25, 2019SheDrivesRoadcheck focuses on brakes Sept. 15-21You’ve got about 90 days to get the brakes of your truck and trailer in good shape, especially all the hoses and tubing. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21. At that time enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. Vehicles with […]June 25, 2019SheDrivesTrucker Talent Search names top three finalistsThe sixth annual Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search received more than 50 entries from talented truckers who love to sing. A panel of judges reviewed all the entries and chose three finalists. Those three finalists — who will compete live for the contest’s grand prize at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas in August — […]June 25, 2019SheDrivesTomTom creates GPS aimed at truckersThe name says it all. The TomTom Trucker 620 GPS is built for the professional truck driver who expects reliability from every device in their cab. It’s loaded with features truckers need and displays them on an easy-to-read 6-inch screen. With built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the Trucker 620 delivers its suite of services via […]June 25, 2019Previous PagePage 45 of 128Next PageTop StoriesHomeDrivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concernMotor carriers, which made up 48% of respondents, had rather different issues of concern on ATRI's annual survey.HomeFeds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 statesHomeTrump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'HomeDriver pay increased in 2025's freight recession, says new ATA studyFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret Premium DEFender helps clear common SCR/DEF trouble codes
