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Founder of R+L Carriers passes; Ralph L. "Larry" Roberts was 77
He started with one truck hauling household goods.
March 22, 2023
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ATA reacts to report that California will set own emissions standards
"We have worked tirelessly with EPA on aggressive, achievable timelines for emissions reductions over decades."
March 21, 2023
Road sign with map of California
Briefly: One driver was injured when 3 tractor-trailers collide on I-90
In other news, Yellow says it is closing one of its facilities in Milwaukee.
March 21, 2023
Tractor-trailer accident scene
In major acquisition, Knight-Swift buys U.S. Xpress for $808 million
U.S. Xpress’ fleet includes about 7,200 tractors and 14,400 trailers, including tractors provided by some 1,000 independent contractors.
March 21, 2023
Knight-Swift logo
Fuel-related emergency covering 8 states extended to mid-April
It covers motor carriers and drivers providing emergency assistance in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
March 21, 2023
Shut down Suncor refinery in Colorado
I-5 rest area in Federal Way, Washington closed this week
The rest area on I-5 northbound is closed for routine maintenance.
March 20, 2023
Rest area on I-5 northbound in Federal Way, WA
Nominations sought for CVSA's annual award for top driver
The Alliance is pleased to announce that it has increased the monetary award amount for the IDEA winner, doubling it from the previous amount of $2,500, to $5,000 this year.
March 17, 2023
Ruth McDonough
Love's opens 3 new locations, reopens one closed by fire in 2022
Love's opens 3 new locations, reopens one closed by fire last February
March 16, 2023
Love's Travel Stop
Briefly: 40-year-old Missouri carrier now owned by its employees
Carmakers take a page from Walmart's playbook to turn existing employees into truck drivers to deliver cars.
March 16, 2023
Rapid Response tractor-trailer
Hazmat crash prompts Truck Safety Coalition to demand changes by DOT
Among their demands were for automatic emergency braking and speed limiters to be required on all commercial motor vehicles.
March 15, 2023
Tractor-trailer on highway
Briefly: Part of I-94 in Michigan closed for emergency bridge repairs
In other news, Navistar honors the founder of Women In Trucking.
March 14, 2023
Map of I-94 closure
$1 million worth of pot found on tractor-trailer at border crossing
The marijuana was found in a shipment of uncoated paperboard.
March 14, 2023
Packages of marijuana
Tanker crash closes down traffic on I-5 near Olympia, Washington
One tanker split and spilled the gasoline it was carrying, while the other trailer remained intact.
March 13, 2023
Wrecker tanker on I-5 in Washington
Pennsylvania, NJ enact travel restrictions starting at midnight tonight
Restrictions apply primarily to interstate highways and include most trucks.
March 13, 2023
Tractor-trailer on snowy highway
18" of snow forecast for Northeast; NY announces truck restrictions
"Heavy snow rates (2 inches plus per hour) and strong winds will produce dangerous to impossible travel." according to the weather service.
March 13, 2023
Weather map of USA
Cops stop wrong-way 18-wheeler chase by shooting out tires
The driver was suspected of driving under the influence; found in possession of meth.
March 13, 2023
Tractor trailer at night
Demands for 'massive rate and volume concessions' prompts carrier closure
“Our first priorities are to our employees, our customers, and our creditors."
March 10, 2023
Line of blue Peterbilt trucks
Colorado troopers holding one-day focus on distracted driving
The highways troopers and local police agencies will focus on include Highway 34, Highway 40, Highway 50, Highway 160, Highway 287, Interstate 70, and Interstate 25.
March 10, 2023
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