News: Page 155

Driven by fuel prices, trucking costs set new record in 2021

In addition, driver wages and benefits were 10.8% higher than in 2020, costing carriers 80.9 cents per mile.

August 11, 2022

Cover of ATRI report

Briefly: Trucker uninjured in shooting on I-80 in Indiana

In other news, PS Logistics acquires a flatbed carrier.

August 11, 2022

Bullet hole in truck

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Part of southbound I-75 in Detroit to be closed this weekend

There will be no southbound I-75 access to Grand River Avenue during this time, according to MDOT.

August 10, 2022

I-75 highway signs

Truck driver in accident that killed 7 motorcyclists found not guilty

Jurors deliberated for less than three hours after a two-week trial.

August 10, 2022

Briefly: 10,000 frozen turkeys burn in tractor-trailer fire

In other news, Southern Recipe to donate $7,500 to the St. Christopher Fund in honor of truckers.

August 9, 2022

Burned frozen turkeys

Pilot remodels 6 of its travel centers; adds Burrito Junction deli

Pilot Company said its chef and food innovation team spent two years testing and fine-tuning the "make it your way" Burrito Junction menu before its launch at the Pilot travel center in Corbin, Kentucky.

August 8, 2022

Ribbon cutting at Pilot travel center

Kam-Way acquires 33-truck reefer fleet from Spokane

Produce Supply Express will continue to operate under its current management with the Kam-Way leadership team providing additional support.

August 5, 2022

Kam-Way tractor-trailer

Briefly: Colorado installing two chain-up stations

In other news, no one was injured in a truck/train collision.

August 4, 2022

Chain-up station map

Stretch of I-70 in Kansas to close for 3 weeks; detours planned

KDOT said eastbound I-70 will remain open but will be reduced to one lane.

August 3, 2022

Road closed sign

FedEx Freight driver wins Texas driving grand championship

Drivers for H-E-B win six of the competition's categories.

August 2, 2022

FMCSA makes grants to colleges for veterans to get CDL training

t a time when our supply chain depends on having more qualified truck drivers, this program will give those who have served in uniform a new and important way to contribute ..."

August 2, 2022

Student driver sign on truck

Briefly: Saia opens new terminal in Binghamton, New York

In other news, a Michigan community college creates a new CDL program.

August 2, 2022

tractor-trailer

2 rest areas on I-90 in Montana to close for repairs starting Sunday

The west- and eastbound rest areas at Dena Mora on Interstate 90 west of St. Regis will be closed temporarily.

July 29, 2022

Montana highway sign

Multiple tractor-trailers involved in I-81 crashes in Pennsylvania

I-81 southbound was closed much of Thursday night because of the crashes.

July 29, 2022

Traffic backup on I-81

Writer/director relied on truckers to create gritty 'Paradise Highway'

“The sense of independence is fun, but soon you can really feel the danger of truck driving and I feel for drivers on the road. It is an exhausting job.”

July 29, 2022

Scene from 'Paradise Highway'

Nominations for Pilot's Road Warrior contest open Monday, Aug. 1

This year's winner receives $15,000.

July 29, 2022

Briefly: Trucker is apparent victim of record St. Louis area flooding

In other news, 2 men are indicted in connection with the human smuggling incident in which 53 people died.

July 28, 2022

Police car lights

Love's opens first location in Connecticut; has 56 truck parking spots

The new store is located off Interstate 84 at Exit 71.

July 28, 2022

Love's fuel island

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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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