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Study identifies hurdles to an all battery-electric trucking fleet
Current technology will necessitate more chargers than there are truck parking spaces in the U.S.
December 6, 2022
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Briefly: Averitt Express is Coca-Cola's Carrier of the Year
In other news, Love's provides meals for military families in need.
December 6, 2022
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Iowa creates Entry-Level Driver Training Program; provides $6M
"We need innovative solutions that reduce barriers for anyone interested in obtaining a CDL license."
December 5, 2022
Student Driver sign on front of truck
Real Women in Trucking files EEOC complaint over Facebook job ads
The group's members "have been routinely denied job advertisements on Facebook for truck driver positions because of their gender."
December 5, 2022
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Tank truck organization names its driver of the year finalists
Collectively, these eight drivers have amassed 21.7 million accident-free miles within 230 years of commercial trucking experience.
December 4, 2022
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Pittsburgh's Transport Investments, Inc. now known as Bridgeway Connects, Inc.
“Difficult freight is what we love to do. We want people to know that we are growing as a network of businesses working together."
December 2, 2022
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Driver's dashcam captures crash after attempt to avoid box on I-75
Florida police say the driver was not injured.
December 2, 2022
Metal box on I-75 in Florida
Senate votes to avert strike by railroad unions; goes to Biden to sign
However, the measure does not include the sick day provision the unions sought.
December 1, 2022
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Briefly: J.B. Hunt donates to 55 elementary school classrooms
In other news, a Missouri congressman is expected to chair the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the next Congress.
December 1, 2022
Truck driver speaks to third grade class
Speeding tops list of violations found during CVSA's Safe Driver Week
Officers issued a total of 8,586 citations and 7,299 warnings for speeding/violating the basic speed law/driving too fast for conditions.
November 30, 2022
Black truck on the highway
Livestock haulers request for hours of service change denied: FMCSA
The request would have allowed drivers, after 10 consecutive hours off duty, to be on duty for 16 hours after coming on duty, and to drive a total of 15 hours during that 16-hour period.
November 30, 2022
Livestock hauling big rig
Trucking associations appeal to Congress to act on rail contract talks
The letter says a railroad strike could cost the U.S. economy as much as $2 billion a day. Organizations say supplies of fuel and DEF could be threatened.
November 29, 2022
Freight train
Briefly: Averitt adds 260,000-square-foot facility in Memphis area
In other news, Love's gets in the spirit of Giving Tuesday with a $25,000 donation.
November 28, 2022
Inside Averitt's new facility in Memphis area
Researchers seek information on predatory towing in the trucking industry
The survey asks participants which types of predatory towing they deal with most frequently, what fees or delays they consider predatory, and in which states they have encountered predatory tows.
November 28, 2022
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36 drivers, 34 CMVs placed out of service during Georgia port-focused inspections
Officers conducted 461 inspections, including 82 being hazmat inspections.
November 25, 2022
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Organization plans to build healthcare clinics to serve truckers & travelers
With its initial funding in place, the company said it will begin opening 60 clinics over the next two years.
November 25, 2022
Doctor at desk
TikTok video shows driver parking his truck without being in it
Need we even say, "Don't try this at home"?
November 25, 2022
Truck driver next to tractor-trailer
Briefly: Idaho truck stop gives truckers free Thanksgiving meals
Wyoming Highway Patrol reports on its October inspection activity.
November 24, 2022
Boise Stage Stop truck stop
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