News: Page 84

22-year Marine veteran receives truck, $50,000 from Progressive

"What started as a passion of seeing countries around the world and in the United States from behind the wheel can be turned into providing for my family."

September 20, 2024

Ondrae Meyers with the truck he received

Teamsters make no endorsement for president; but some locals do

For the first time in the union's history, it decides to not make an endorsement for president.

September 19, 2024

'Election 2024' on highway sign

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Saia continues western expansion; adds new facilities in ND & MT

"Every facility we open is an opportunity to create long-term value by strengthening our network and enhancing our ability to serve our customers better."

September 19, 2024

Saia tractor-trailer

Briefly: 'Operation Beef Bandit' captures cargo theft ring members

Four suspects were seen working in coordination to burglarize a parked, occupied tractor-trailer, stealing boxes containing meat.

September 19, 2024

2 more 'super loads' to travel through Ohio this weekend

Both loads are absorbers and are identical to the 17 load measuring at 17’4” tall, 18” wide, and 86’ long. They weigh 129,000 pounds.

September 19, 2024

Ohio 'super load'

Justice Dept. files $100 million claim in Baltimore bridge collapse

“With this civil claim, the Justice Department is working to ensure that the costs of clearing the channel and reopening the Port of Baltimore are borne by the companies that caused the crash, not by the American taxpayer.”

September 18, 2024

Operations to remove part of collapses Francis Scott Key Bridge

NYC to create 'microhub' spaces to facilitate package deliveries

"Our focus is on fostering a safer, healthier environment for New Yorkers, while streamlining the massive surge in online deliveries with lower-impact vehicles."

September 18, 2024

Microhubs drawings

Trucking groups, others want emergency funds for Key bridge

The bridge collapsed March 26 when it was struck by a container ship that had lost power.

September 17, 2024

Bridge collapsed on the container ship Dali

3PL companies 'under siege' by cargo theft fraud, TIA's new report says

"We are an industry under siege right now and we are not getting the support from government and law enforcement authorities to help us combat this scourge on the supply chain."

September 17, 2024

Part of TIA report cover

Briefly: Vandal does $31,000 in damages puncturing trucks' tires

In other news, Averitt recently opened a new service center in Tyler, Texas.

September 17, 2024

Tire puncturing suspect

Circle K offers Truck Driver Appreciation Week freebies

Circle K Pro fleet card customers can easily send a free snack or beverage to the truck drivers in their life to say thank you during Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

September 16, 2024

Circle K fuel island

Driver Appreciation Week roundup: ATA's ads at college football games

“Truck drivers are the backbone of our economy and work hard every day to make sure we have food on our tables, clothes on our backs, medical supplies, and more."

September 16, 2024

Trucker in front of truck (AI generated)

Colorado expands mandatory chain laws, limits trucks' left lane use

Commercial drivers are urged to pay attention to new signs still being placed along these areas, alerting truckers of the restrictions.

September 13, 2024

Tractor-trailer in snow

NC firm, owner to pay $10 million in fines for emissions defeat devices

"... EPA will vigorously pursue criminal and civil penalties until this illegal behavior comes to an end.”

September 12, 2024

ATA's trends report shows freight tonnage down, revenue up in 2023

“This year’s edition shows that 2023 was a very challenging year, but the industry weathered the storm, moving more than 11 billion tons of freight during the year."

September 12, 2024

Tractor-trailer on highway (AI generated)

Two new Sheetz locations to open in NC & VA during September

Each store will offer high flow diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid for commercial trucks as well as a truck scale and free parking spaces available for overnight parking to truckers.

September 12, 2024

Briefly: Mississippi emergency order waives HOS for disaster relief

In other news, a CDL program in New York recently received a $50,000 dionation.

September 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine rainfall

Expect delays on I-95 next 2 weekends for bridge replacement

The closures start each weekend at 8 p.m. on Fridays with all lanes open by 5 a.m. Monday morning. Additionally, the high-speed lane on I-95 North will be closed during these times.

September 12, 2024

I-95 Delays on highway sign

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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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