News: Page 146

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

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

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

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

Tow truck with tractor

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

Police car in front of shipping containers

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

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

Specter of rail strike looms as major union votes down proposed pact

Four of 12 unions have rejected the proposed contract the White House helped broker in September.

November 23, 2022

Fright train on tracks

Briefly: Former Border Patrol officer charged with hiring illegal immigrants as drivers

In other news, Love's donated $1.5 million to the United Way.

November 22, 2022

Lights on top of police car

Caution: Thanksgiving presents opportunities for cargo theft

Drivers should not leave their vehicles or shipments unattended in insecure locations like retail parking lots or truck stops, especially within 250 miles of pickup.

November 21, 2022

Cargo theft infographic

Tractor-trailer carjacking on I-5 In Washington ends in crash

On Friday evening, the State Patrol said in a news release that the agency was involved in a shooting at the location but offered few other details.

November 19, 2022

Washington State DOT highway cam shows accident scene

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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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