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Kottke honors its driver of the year

A driver with the company for 12 years won the third annual Duane and Connie Kottke Distinguished Driver of the Year award. Click here to read more about this.

January 9, 2017

Jeff Bass (second from right) was named Kottke’s driver of the year. With him are company President Kurt Kottke (from left), General Manager Kyle Kottke and Vice President Kory Kottke (right).

Two drivers named Highway Angels

Two truck drivers are the first to be honored in 2017 for helping others. To learn more about the winners click here.

January 9, 2017

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DOT nominee Chao faces Senate Wednesday

Elaine Chao, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the Department of Transportation, will appear before a Senate committee next week.

January 7, 2017

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Tenn. fleet seeks split sleeper exemption

Dillon Transportation has asked for an exemption to allow its drivers to split their required sleeper berth time into two segments of at least three hours.

January 7, 2017

Winter storm prompts HOS suspension in Alabama

Alabama's governor declared a state of emergency in response to winter weather, suspending federal hours of service regulations for some truck drivers.

January 6, 2017

NY starts electronic tolling on bridges, tunnels

New York state has started installing equipment to collect some tolls automatically, meaning vehicles will not longer have to stop to pay tolls.

January 6, 2017

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3 Company Driver of the Year finalists in line for $25,000 prize

Three men have been named finalists for the Company Driver of the Year award, which carries a $25,000 cash prize.

January 5, 2017

Trucking leads in number of workplace deaths

Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers accounted for the most workplace fatalities of all occupations in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

January 4, 2017

New SC Petro truck stop features bowling alley

A new Petro travel center in South Carolina will not just have fueling lanes, but bowling lanes as well. Learn more on Truckers News.

January 3, 2017

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Trucking conferences kick off new year for industry

See what events the trucking industry has planned for January.

January 3, 2017

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2017: Trucking under Trump

The American trucking industry considers what's ahead in the Trump administration. Click to read about some of the changes the trucking industry may see.

January 2, 2017

Montana suspends some HOS rules because of weather

Harsh winter weather has caused the governor of Montana to suspend hours of service regulations for some truck drivers.

December 31, 2016

Say so long to 2016 & hello to 2017

So wherever you are when the clock strikes midnight tonight, may 2017 get off to a good start and then only get better as it unfolds.

December 31, 2016

Hear what happened and what’s ahead

2016 was a busy year for the trucking industry in many respects, but especially so when it came dealing with the effects of regulations.

December 31, 2016

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Schneider National files plan to go public

‘Best interest of associates, customers …’

December 31, 2016

16 most memorable stories from 2016

See Truckers News' 16 most memorable stories from 2016. Read them all here.

December 30, 2016

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How was your 2016? What do you expect of 2017?

Last year is in the homestretch and 2017 is warming up, ready to start making truck drivers across the U.S. happy or scared. Tell us your thoughts in this poll.

December 30, 2016

Clifford Viessman passes; he was 86

The patriarch of one of the leading haulers of food-grade liquid bulk products has passed.

December 29, 2016

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Road Warrior: Army veteran and steel hauler, wins custom KW & $50,000

“Joshua’s story reflects the resilience, work ethic and character that drive our industry forward, representing the very best of the professional driving community."

CargoNet Q3 2026 Supply Chain Risk Trends report showing 547 theft incidents, top targeted states, and $230M estimated loss value

Cargo theft update: fewer incidents but value of stolen goods up sharply

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

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

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