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Briefly: Houston Community College CDL program receives $332,000 grant

“The new trucks introduce students to high technology found in industry and the simulator allows students to train in a safe environment with less stress and helps HCC to prepare students for road conditions found in other regions outside of Texas ..."

April 22, 2024

Check presentation to Houston Community College

New Mississippi law takes aim at predatory towing; praised by trucking

“Predatory towing is an egregious practice that not only disrupts our state’s supply chain, but also costs Mississippi truck owners thousands of dollars for each unwanted tow."

April 22, 2024

Tow truck with heavy-duty truck

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Survey: Truck stop parking tops list of most sought after amenities

Trucking app polls its users, and here's what it finds.

April 19, 2024

Parked tractor-trailers

Closure of damaged Highway 50 bridge in CO causes major detours

The Colorado Department of Transportation closed the bridge due to the findings of an ongoing safety inspection, which identified anomalies in the bridge on Thursday, April 18.

April 19, 2024

U.S. Highway 50 bridge near Gunnison, Colorado

FedEx Freight driver wins Arizona Truck Driving Championship

David Coffel won the grand championship as well as the pre-trip inspection category and the 4-axle competition.

April 19, 2024

FBI warns toll road users to be alert to possible smishing messages

Since early-March 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center said it has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts representing road toll collection service from at least three states.

April 18, 2024

Smishing on smartphone

Bridge repairs to disrupt traffic on I-87 in NY through summer of 2025

“The concrete repairs and surrounding work will enhance the safety of the bridges and help maintain their longevity for years to come.”

April 18, 2024

NYS Thurway bridge

Briefly: California truck stop strikes biodiesel deal with Phillips 66

"This partnership aligns with our mission to provide sustainable solutions while delivering top-notch services to truckers."

April 18, 2024

Driver fined $19,400 for weight overage; arrested for OOS violation

According to the sheriff's department, deputies discovered the tractor-trailer exceeded the road's weight limit by 63,000 pounds.

April 18, 2024

Stopped tractor-trailer

Estes opens 3 former Yellow terminals; 7 to open by end of June

“These recent acquisitions represent the single biggest influx of terminals and equipment in Estes’ history."

April 16, 2024

Estes terminal ribbon cutting

Briefly: Midwest Carriers consolidates operations with new headquarters

“The new headquarters is the latest investment in our driver-focused culture and some amenities also benefit our logistics and support staff,."

April 16, 2024

Exterior view of Midwest Carriers' new headquarters

Trucker arrested for hauling almost 28,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes

“Untaxed illegal cigarette smuggling has significant financial effects on law abiding business."

April 16, 2024

Untaxed cigarettes seized in Arkansas

CDL school operator sentenced to prison, fined for bribing examiner

“The last thing anyone should want on our roads are people behind the wheel of big rigs or school buses with bogus CDL certifications."

April 15, 2024

Study: Truckers with less than 3 years experience at greater risk for collision

"... we encourage governments across the country to use this report as a call to action to update and improve training and enforcement standards.”

April 15, 2024

Big rig with 'student Driver' sign on front

Virginia installs runaway vehicle ramp that uses nets to stop trucks

The arrestor ramp system consists of 10 stainless-steel nets arranged to safely stop vehicles as large as an 18-wheeler weighing up to 80,000 pounds traveling up to 80 miles an hour

April 15, 2024

New truck arrestor ramp in Virginia

Denied CDL renewal, trucker steals rig drives it into Texas DPS building

One person was killed and 13 others were injured.

April 13, 2024

Lights on police car

Company that limits driver cell phone use names trucking advisory board

This advisory panel includes five drivers and 25-year veteran of the transportation industry.

April 12, 2024

Cops: Driver intentionally crashes truck into Tennessee Kroger store

“We had to dismantle the truck to get the truck out of the building."

April 11, 2024

Truck driven into Kroger store

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Three professional men in business attire standing together in front of commemorative bronze plaques on a wall.

ATHS adds 3 trucking pioneers to its Industry Leader Hall of Fame

"Chester R. England, Harold C. Groendyke and Al Peterman each helped shape the trucking industry through their vision and determination."

Composite infographic showing critical trucking industry issues: driver operating vehicle, commercial trucks at facility, and legal scales with gavel

Drivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concern

Aerial view of organized truck parking lot with multiple commercial vehicles in rows

Feds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states

Green fuel pump nozzle inserted into vehicle's fuel tank during refueling

Trump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'

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