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Dashcam captures hit & run that killed trucker
Dashcam video released Monday, Oct. 19, by the Birmingham (Alabama) Police Department shows the fatal hit and run collision that killed a trucker earlier this month. The accident occurred Oct. 6 at 5:02 p.m. at Interstate 59 North/Interstate 59 South. Police investigations show the accident occurred when a white vehicle struck a small silver sedan. […]
October 20, 2020
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‘Bumping the Dock’: A woman driver’s perspective of OTR
Annette Wilcox has gone a lot of places and done a lot of different things. Her resume includes working as a librarian and teaching English in Africa. It also includes becoming an over-the-road trucking rookie at the age of 50 and then writing about it. She’s the author of “Bumping the Dock: A story of […]
October 20, 2020
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Alabama flatbed drivers get ‘appreciation’ pay
Montgomery Transport, a flatbed carrier based in Birmingham, Alabama, recently announced a fourth-quarter pay program it says is meant to show the company’s appreciation for its hard-working drivers. The two-installment Appreciation Pay program rewards drivers based on all miles driven and is timed to give them additional cash in time for the upcoming holidays. Company […]
October 20, 2020
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Colorado warns truckers of dangers of The Wolf
If your driving takes you on U.S. 160 and through Wolf Creek Pass in the San Juan Mountains, don’t be surprised if you get stopped by nice folks from the Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Even if you’re doing nothing wrong, you may very well be stopped. Throughout this month, the […]
October 13, 2020
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One tool tackles numerous jobs in your truck
If you often find yourself needing to fix something and are loathe to dig through a large toolbox for the item you need, then you’ll want to stash the FREE P2 someplace handy in your truck’s cab. The latest from multi-tool master maker Leatherman has all of the tools you expect from them, but in […]
October 13, 2020
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Drivers arrested for hauling illicit drugs
A truck driver was arrested in San Diego Friday, Oct. 9, when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found a huge cache of illegal narcotics stashed in a load of medical supplies. CBP agents seized an estimated $7.2 million in drugs including: 3,014 pounds of methamphetamine 64 pounds of heroin 29 pounds of fentanyl powder […]
October 13, 2020
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One fleet ups driver pay, another adds bonuses
A 450-truck reefer carrier in western Ohio increased driver pay recently. Unlike many in the trucking industry, the raise given by Continental Express Inc. was not strictly in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Jake Albers, director of operations for CEI, said the company normally reviews compensation annually but increased driver pay early. “We review […]
October 13, 2020
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Red Kap, Cracker Barrel team up to feed truckers
Red Kap, a maker of workwear, is collaborating with Cracker Barrel restaurants to give truckers free meals. Now through Oct. 25, the Trucker Tab provides a link to receive a $15 gift card good for a meal at one of the 660 Cracker Barrel restaurants in 45 states. Red Kap started the program with a […]
October 13, 2020
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Have an opinion about I-10 parking? Make it heard
Truck drivers are being asked to provide input on the challenges and issue they face with truck parking along a corridor of I-10 from California to Texas. The I-10 Corridor Coalition, which is made up of transportation departments in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, has launched a survey for truck drivers that travel in the area. The […]
October 13, 2020
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Magazine names top transportation companies for women
Redefining the Road magazine, the magazine of the Women In Trucking Association recently announced the list of the “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” for 2020. There are several key features that distinguish companies recognized on this list, said Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road. They include corporate cultures that foster […]
October 6, 2020
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Women make up 6.7% of U.S. trucking’s drivers
The trucking industry generated $791.7 billion in revenue in 2019, moving 11.84 billion tons of freight, according to the latest edition of ATA American Trucking Trends 2020, the American Trucking Associations’ annual compilation of industry data. Among the findings in the publication are: In 2019, trucking’s revenues accounted for 80.4% of the nation’s freight bill […]
October 6, 2020
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Prepare for uncertain winter weather with these apps
While Fall just arrived recently, AccuWeather took time out from all things pumpkin spiced to turn its attention to Winter. The national forecaster suggests the winter of 2020-2021 will: be influenced by La Nina, the condition in which surface water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator is cooler than normal. It delivers wetter than […]
October 6, 2020
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Serious about your coffee? So is this mug
You’re most likely familiar with Yeti for keeping cold things cold; their coolers are all but legendary and favored by lots of truckers. The company also helps keep hot things hot, including that all-important first cup of coffee in the morning. This 14-ounce Yeti Rambler mug will keep your coffee hot until the last sip, […]
October 6, 2020
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70 new parking spots added in Gila Bend, Arizona
The Pilot Travel Center recently opened in Gila Bend, Arizona following the completion of a ground-up rebuild. The new facility at 3006 S. Butterfield Trail will be the company’s 27th location in Arizona, including travel centers, dealers, and licensees in the Pilot Flying J travel center network. This Pilot Travel Center offers: 70 truck parking […]
October 6, 2020
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FMCSA seeks drivers for safety advisory panel
Truck drivers will soon have a louder voice within the federal regulatory process. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Friday, Sept. 18, announced it is creating a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers.  A statement from the agency said the new panel will provide direct […]
October 6, 2020
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Crete/Shaffer driver pay increased
Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking last week raised pay for drivers on national and regional over-the-road fleets. Beginning Oct. 1 starting pay for national drivers now ranges from $0.51 to $0.57 per mile depending on experience. The pay cap for over-the-road fleets will also grow to $0.58-$0.61 per mile. The pay increases apply to all […]
October 6, 2020
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Canadian driver honored for her help at accident scene
A woman driver from Canda was recently honored for her actions at the scene of a truck crash earlier this year. The Truckload Carriers Association named Donna Wright, from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada a Highway Angel for stopping at the scene of an accident and rushing to dispatch first responders.  TCA explains: Wright has been team driving […]
September 29, 2020
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Waiver for CDL and med card extended
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently extended its waiver that allows truck drivers to operate with an expired commercial driver’s license, commercial learner’s permit or medical certification that expired on or after March 1. The extension is effective through Dec. 31. The agency previously extended the waiver through Sept. 30. States, CDL holders, CLP holders and […]
September 29, 2020
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