News: Page 110

Truck loaded with circus animals destroyed by fire on I-69 in Indiana

Five zebras, four camels, and a miniature horse were rescued and secured alongside the highway.

January 27, 2024

Circus truck on fire on Interstate 69 in Indiana

Trucking groups praise federal funding for several truck parking projects

“As a truck driver, I can tell you firsthand that when truckers don’t have a safe place to park, we are put in a no-win situation."

January 26, 2024

Parked tractor-trailers

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Reminder: Trucks prohibited from I-20 construction zone in Louisiana

State police have issued more than 200 warnings and citations to drivers who have disregarded signs informing motorists that trucks are prohibited on I-20 and to use the I-220 detour.

January 26, 2024

Tractor-trailer crash on I-20 in Louisiana

Love's in 2024: add 20-25 new stores, 1,500 to 2,000 truck parking spaces

"We try to add as many (truck parking spaces) as we can because we know parking is a big problem for the industry."

January 26, 2024

Love's Travel Stop at night

U.S. DOT announces funding for several truck parking projects

“I often hear directly from truck drivers on the serious challenge of finding safe parking, and today, we are answering those concerns with more action."

January 25, 2024

Safety Rest Area located near Sparta, Wisconsin.

Briefly: Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show in Illinois Feb. 2 and 3

A fixture of the show is the Truckers Pride Truck Beauty Contest.

January 25, 2024

Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show banner

New TA Express in Littlefield, Arizona includes 210 truck parking spaces

The new travel center has three dining options: KFC, Del Taco, and Sbarro.

January 23, 2024

New TA Express in Littlefield, Arizona

Briefly: C.H. Robinson expands scholarship awards; deadline Feb. 28

In other news, the merger between Omni Logistics and Forward Air is back on.

January 23, 2024

Truck driver struck and killed by snowplow while outside his truck

A second tractor-trailer hit the snowplow, forcing it into the parked truck and trailer.

January 23, 2024

Red and blue police car lights at night

Registration for 52nd annual Mid-America Trucking Show is open

MATS features 860 exhibitors in 1 million square feet of display space, and free truck parking.

January 22, 2024

Show floor of MATS

Trucking researchers seek participants for new driver detention study

“Driver detention is everyone’s problem, and it isn’t going away."

January 22, 2024

Tractor-trailer at loading dock

Landstar building new facility off I-74 in Crawfordsville, Indiana

“Landstar maintains facilities focused on its leased owner-operators across the United States and in Canada."

January 20, 2024

2 men breaking ground for new field operations center

Administrator Hutcheson leaving FMCSA Jan. 26; no reason given

"We thank Administrator Hutcheson for her service to our nation and her efforts to keep America's roadways safe for truckers and all road users."

January 19, 2024

Robin Hutcheson, FMCSA administrator

Love's offers Freightliner ExpressPoint at 400 locations; more coming

“We are excited to have Love’s Freightliner ExpressPoint network fully online, less than a year after announcing our partnership with DTNA."

January 18, 2024

Freightliner truck in from of a Love's Travel Stop

3PL organization to begin issuing quarterly report on freight fraud

“We do not feel that the federal government, FBI or local police are understanding the extent of fraud that happens in the supply chain industry."

January 18, 2024

PADLOCK ON TRAILER DOOR

New study finds which generation of motorists is most prone to road rage

Two-thirds of motorists say they have witnessed aggressive driving while on the road.

January 18, 2024

'Beware Road Rage' highway sign

Briefly: Estes adds solar panels at 4th & 5th facilities, 2 more in the works

“The freight industry is incredibly energy intensive, and efforts like this help Estes offset expenses in this area, while furthering our investment in clean, sustainable energy sources."

January 17, 2024

Solar instalklation at Estes Pinbrook, New Jersey facility

Haslam family sells remaining 20% of Pilot to Berkshire Hathaway

"Pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement reached with Pilot Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has acquired Pilot Corporation’s remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers LLC effective today."

January 17, 2024

Pilot travel center

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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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