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2023 Rewind: Year's top stories detail past year in U.S. trucking industry

From the 'freight recession' to major infrastructure damage and repairs to $100,000 bonuses paid to truckers by Time's Person of the Year.

January 1, 2024

13 stoies that made 2023 so memorable collage

2023 Rewind: Poll finds this year was nothing special, same for 2024

"It will be great as I am retiring. 47 years of idiots in Washington. Goodbye."

December 29, 2023

2023 and 2024 painted on highway

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Fines for violating FMCSA regulations increased slightly for 2024

The new fine amounts became effective today after the notice of the new rule was published in the Federal Register

December 28, 2023

'Fine' in black on yellow highway signs

Briefly: CFI drivers and other employees raise funds for charities

In other news, cargo thieves steal 19,000 bottles of tequila.

December 28, 2023

CFI employees present check to Salvation Army

Part of northbound lanes of I-87 in NY Hudson Valley to close Jan. 6

The Thruway Authority said the Plattekill Service area will close at 5 p.m. Jan.6 and commercial vehicles may be asked to leave the facility even earlier.

December 28, 2023

NYS Thruway detour map

Briefly: Deadline to nominate a driver for Goodyear Hero award is Sunday

In other trucking news, Schneider is honored with membership on a new list of top companies.

December 26, 2023

More of Yellow's terminals acquired by 6 major trucking companies for $83M

Yellow's rolling stock -- some 12,000 trucks and 40,000 trailers -- is to be sold by Ritchie Brothers and Nation's Capital.

December 25, 2023

Line of Yellow Corp. tractor-trailers

2023 Rewind: Numerous drivers recognized for their achievements

Dozens of truckers were recognized for their skills, their dedication to their jobs, and being involved in their communities. Congratulations to all!

December 25, 2023

James 'Gragg' Wilson with trophy

Father, son make daring rescue of trucker who blacked out while driving

"The son riding on the semi-truck asked his dad to throw him a hammer. He then broke the window out, crawled into the semi-truck, and stopped (it)."

December 22, 2023

Red tractor-trailer stopped on highway

Texas flatbed conglomerate Daseke acquired by Canada's TFI International

“This attractive acquisition is highly complementary to our existing operations and scales our Truckload segment into a leading North American truckload transportation and logistics business,."

December 22, 2023

Cargo thefts could make for an un-Merry Christmas, and a sad New Year

Since November 2022, CargoNet has recorded over 600 strategic cargo thefts in the U.S. In previous years they recorded an average of 58 strategic cargo thefts per year.

December 21, 2023

Cargo theft map

One state suggests trucking take a holiday during April's total eclipse

April 8 solar eclipse is expected to be the state's biggest tourism event and attract 1.5 million visitors from out of state.

December 21, 2023

Briefly: MATS will feature Big Rig Build-Off custom truck contest

In other news, Schneider Bulk is honored for its safety efforts, and Forward Air sells off its final mile division.

December 21, 2023

Big Rig Build-Off collage

Almost 20 tons of ice cream spills in Pennsylvania tractor-trailer crash

The crash and spill closed part of Interstate 80 for about three hours. The driver was reportedly uninjured.

December 20, 2023

Ice cream spilled in tractor-trailer accident

934 heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers died on the job in 2022

“Every worker death has profound impacts on family, friends, co-workers and communities."

December 20, 2023

Tractor-trailer accident

Over $10 million in meth, cocaine hidden in jalapeno paste seized

The packages were tested and identified as methamphetamine with a weight of 3,161.43 pounds and cocaine with a weight of 522.50 pounds.

December 20, 2023

CBP officer take drugs from barrel of jalapeno paste

Expect delays and detours on I-81 and I-64 in Virginia on Thurs. & Fri.

Bridge work requires slow-roll closures Thursday night, Dec. 21, on southbound Interstate 81 and westbound I-64 in Augusta County near Staunton.

December 19, 2023

Bridge work at night

Oklahoma trucker wins 2023 Mack Pinnacle in Shell Rotella giveaway

“Shell Rotella is pleased to have hard-working truck driver Donald McNurlin win the 2023 Shell Rotella Class 8 Truck Promotion ..."

December 19, 2023

Donald McNurlin of Tulsa, Oklahoma with 2023 Mack Pinnacle

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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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