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Trucker with 4.5 million safe miles is North Dakota's Driver of the Year

Joe Mondor entered the trucking industry 33 years ago, when he began working for Johnson Farms. He later joined Altendorf Express, where he has been for the past 17 years.

September 11, 2024

2023 Driver of the Year Joe Mondor (left) and Melissa Dixon (right), of the North Dakota Motor Carrier Association Board of Directors, at the annual NDMCA convention in Grand Forks

Weather service says Francine to make landfall in Louisiana this evening

Once the storm pushes onshore south-central Louisiana tonight, life-threatening weather conditions are expected to impact parts of the state, including the cites of Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.

September 11, 2024

Hurricane Francine movement

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Latest 'super load' to begin trek across southern Ohio Friday

The 17th load is an absorber and is the smallest super load to move so far, measuring at 17’4” tall, 18” wide, and 86’ long. It weighs 129,000 pounds.

September 11, 2024

17th super load in Ohio

Love's introduces a new line of its own travel-related products

"Our customers recognize Love's as the heart of the highway and look to us for premium alternatives at a value."

September 10, 2024

Study: Detention cost trucking industry 135 million hours in 2023

“Detention is so common that many industry professionals have accepted it as inevitable without realizing the true extent of its costs."

September 10, 2024

Cover of ATRI report

Louisiana emergency waives hours of service regs as Francine approaches

Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds, as well as the risk of considerable flash flooding are forecast across southern Louisiana on Wednesday as Francine approaches, according to the National Weather Service.

September 10, 2024

Weather service map of Francine

Eastbound I-70 bridge in Kansas City to be closed for rest of the year

"We will work diligently to make these repairs as quickly as possible so that we can get the bridge back open to traffic.”

September 10, 2024

Sectipn of detour map

Sheetz offers trucker appreciation deals for all of September

Special offers are available for My Sheetz Rewardz members at all of Sheetz’s 750+ locations.

September 10, 2024

Briefly: Former Yellow CEO in new position at Chassis Pool Cooperative

In other news, a truckload of stolen tobacco products was recovered in Alabama.

September 9, 2024

45 vehicles and 16 drivers were placed out of service by Arizona inspectors

Inspectors conducted 178 inspections and recorded 521 driver/vehicle examination report violations during two days of brake inspections.

September 8, 2024

Officer inspecting truck brakes

Missouri trucking company owner found guilty of federal charges

“He lined his pockets with money that was supposed to save jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. He used more of the loan money to buy land and a fleet of trucks so he could start a trucking company, and then had the emissions control equipment removed ..."

September 8, 2024

Scales of justice (AI generated)

Bison's Transport's Kirt McDougall named Canada's driver of the year

“With this award, Kirt is among the best of the best drivers in our great industry. He is a true ambassador to trucking."

September 8, 2024

4RoadService updates, redesigns its app; users can now add reviews

“With the launch of 4RoadService 3 we aim to reduce that stress by providing drivers with a fast and intuitive way to locate the trustworthy repair service they need."

September 6, 2024

4RoadService.com

Multi Service Fuel card adds RaceTrac and RaceWay locations to network

“Our integration with the Multi Service Fuel Card represents a significant milestone in enhancing efficiency and accessibility for heavy-duty trucking fleets at RaceTrac and RaceWay sites."

September 6, 2024

Multi Service Fuel Card

Tractor-trailer loaded with charcoal also carrying $3 million in cocaine

“Our frontline officers continue to exercise vigilance in the cargo environment and their inspection skill coupled with technology and our canine unit all contributed to this significant seizure."

September 5, 2024

228 pounds of cocaine

Philadelphia cargo crooks strike again; steal $42,000 worth of frozen crab

This is the latest in a long string of cargo thefts in the City of Brotherly Love.

September 5, 2024

Briefly: CRST names new president, CEO | Love's donates to schools

“The CRST Board is pleased to have Mike take on this role as the culmination of his tenured career with CRST.”

September 5, 2024

TA raises $300,000 for two trucking-related non-profit organizations

“We are deeply grateful for the entire TA team for their continued support and generosity. Their commitment to support and promote our programs significantly amplifies our efforts to assist truck drivers in need,."

September 4, 2024

TA employees at golf outing

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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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