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$44 million worth of cargo theft occurred in second quarter of 2023

CargoNet recorded 582 events across the United States and Canada in the second quarter, a 57% increase compared to the same three months in 2022.

September 27, 2023

Cargo theft infographic

Trucker convicted on drug charges; faces 10 years to life in prison

“Today’s verdict sends a message to drug traffickers and couriers who compromise the security of our borders by attempting to transport narcotics across them."

September 27, 2023

Ambassador Bridge

FMCSA would still operate should government shutdown occur

The agency operates on monies from the Highway Trust Fund instead of congressionally approved appropriations.

September 26, 2023

U.S. House of Representatives

North Little Rock, Arkansas Pilot travel center gets remodeled

Part of Pilot's $1 billion New Horizons initiative, the Arkansas location has a new driver's lounge.

September 26, 2023

Grand reopening at remodeled Pilot in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Briefly: Driver survives having their car crushed under big rig's trailer

In other news, UPS expects to hire 100,00 workers for the upcoming holiday season. This includes CDL drivers.

September 26, 2023

Car trapped under the trailer of a tractor-trailer

Sheetz opens three new locations this week; adds 120 truck parking spots

Once these three locations open, Sheetz will have 40 locations across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland that offer truck diesel fuel lanes.

September 25, 2023

Fuel island at Sheetz

San Antonio, Texas considers banning overnight truck parking

The owner of a truck parking facility in the city said she has a waiting list of 50 truckers seeking parking.

September 22, 2023

'No Truck Parking' sign on brick wall

FMCSA restores KSK Group's ELD to agency's list of registered devices

The FMCSA removed the KSK ELD and the FALCON ELD from the list of registered ELDs Sept. 14.

September 22, 2023

Truck driver with ELD

Expect rain and high winds along part of East Coast through weekend

According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to make landfall northeast of Wilmington, North Carolina at about 2 p.m. Saturday.

September 22, 2023

Earliest reasonable arrival times of high winds

2 shootings: trucker dies in one; driver arrested in the other

A trucker was arrested in Texas in connection with road rage shooting.

September 21, 2023

Blue and red lights on police car

Briefly: 2 trucking foundations partner to aid children's hospital

In other news, a FedEx Freight technician was crowned TMCSuperTech Grand Champion here at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council's National Technicians Skills Competition.

September 21, 2023

Dell Children's Medical Center

Love's opens second travel stop off Interstate 30 in Prescott, Arkansas

“We’re excited to open our second location in Prescott and add more amenities to help get customers back on the road quickly."

September 21, 2023

New Love's in Prescott, Arkansas

Teamsters union calls on Senate to investigate Yellow Corp.'s bankruptcy

"We need real reform now that puts workers first in this process.”

September 20, 2023

Line of Yellow tractor-trailers

Cargo processing operations suspended at Bridge of the Americas

This land port connects with the Mexican land port of “Cordova” in Juarez, Chihuahua, MX, and is one of four crossings in El Paso.

September 19, 2023

Bridge of the Americas port of entry in Laredo, Texas

Briefly: Estes Forwarding Worldwide acquiring Superior Brokerage Services

In other news, EZ GO on I-44 has been rebranded as a Love's.

September 19, 2023

Love's receives $4.8 million to add EV charging stations in PA and CO

“Truck stops and travel stops are well-positioned to play a key role in building out electric vehicle charging in Pennsylvania and Colorado."

September 19, 2023

Love's electric vehicle charging station

Austin, Texas site of Southeastern Freight Lines' newest service center

"We’re excited about the opportunity the new facility provides us to serve our customers at a higher level, but also the advantage it gives us to effectively navigate the rapid growth in Austin."

September 18, 2023

Southeastern Freight Lines new terminal in Austin, Texas

Hirschbach wins service award from The Chemours Company again

“On behalf of everyone at Hirschbach, we are honored to have been awarded Chemours Gold Carrier of the Year for the second consecutive year."

September 18, 2023

Hirschbach tractor-trailers at terminal

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Woman at the wheel of a truck

Women truckers, and challenges they face to be topics of new research

. Previous research confirmed that women make up only 8.1 percent of all U.S. truck drivers and only 2.7 percent of over-the-road truck drivers.

Welcome to California highway sign

CA governor vetos bill requiring drivers in autonomous trucks

Rep. Mike Bost

House hearing on autonomous trucks addresses security, safety, driver jobs

Green highway sign that says 'Beware Road Rage Next Exit'

Survey finds which states lead the country for road rage incidents

Dezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good

Dezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good