News: Page 359

James Speed, Arkansas trucking leader, passes at 81

James Breckenridge "Breck" Speed, who led two different major trucking companies during his career, died late last week. He was 81.

December 28, 2015

I-94/I-80 enforcement blitz = 920 tickets to truck drivers

Trucks driving on interstates in three Midwestern states earlier this month were targets of an enforcement blitz by police who issued more than 900 tickets.

December 24, 2015

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Driver in Morgan crash indicted for manslaughter, vehicular homicide

Other indictments as well

December 24, 2015

Steps to take to reduce holiday cargo theft

Tom Mann of TrakLok International offers tips to truck drivers to reduce the risk of having cargo stolen.

December 24, 2015

Schneider driver honored for service to Georgia-Pacific

A veteran driver for Schneider has honored as dedicated driver of the year by Georgia-Pacific.

December 24, 2015

Crete, Shaffer name their drivers of the year

Two major trucking companies announced their drivers of the year recently.

December 23, 2015

Random drug testing rate to be lowered next year

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced it is reducing the number of random drug tests required for carriers to conduct in 2016.

December 22, 2015

Trucking proponent retiring from Congress next year

A pro-trucking member of the House of Representatives is stepping down when his present term expires next year.

December 21, 2015

Driver dies in Texas fuel tanker crash

The driver of a fuel tanker died in crash and fire Saturday, Dec. 19 morning in Texas.

December 21, 2015

Driver in Morgan crash to ask for charges to be dropped

The truck driver involved in the June 2014 crash that injured comedian Tracy Morgan plans to ask to have criminal charges against dropped.

December 21, 2015

Trimac among companies at Pentagon signing ceremony

Representatives from 40 transportation employers attended a ceremony at the Pentagon to show support of employees in the National Guard and reserves.

December 19, 2015

Meritor helps create military lounge at Detroit airport

A $5,000 grant from Meritor, Inc. is helping to fund a new Freedom Center Military Lounge that opened today in Detroit Metropolitan Airport's North Terminal.

December 19, 2015

Va Tech to study split sleeper berth times

Researchers are going to study the effects of allowing truck drivers to divide their sleeper berth times into shorter periods.

December 19, 2015

See how your congressman, senator voted on historic highway bill

Congress recently approved an historic five-year $305 billion highway funding bill, and the President signed it into law.

December 19, 2015

Heads up, truckers! Christmas cargo thefts expected to rise

Truckers on U.S. highways have to worry about cargo thefts, which are expected to increase during the upcoming holidays.

December 18, 2015

Love’s opens in Union City, Okla.; 27th store of the year

Love’s Travel Stops its latest new store Thursday in Union City, Okla. on U.S. Highway 81 and Southwest 59th Street.

December 18, 2015

No ‘pups’ in federal spending bill; House vote expected Friday

A provision to allow longer trucks previously included in 2016 federal spending bills was removed from the omnibus appropriations deal unveiled late Tuesday.

December 17, 2015

34-hour restart rollback part of budget bill; House vote possible Friday

A House budget bill further entrenches the suspension of certain hours-of-service rules.

December 17, 2015

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Five men holding a $50,000 check stand in front of a Pilot Flying J semi-truck during an outdoor promotional event

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

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

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

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