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Trooper slams truckers after icy Iowa pileup
An Iowa State Patrol officer took to Twitter to tell truckers to park it when bad weather strikes. His strongly-worded Tweet came after a 40-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 earlier this week that included a tanker rolling atop two trooper cars. Trooper Jon Stickney tweeted: “Truckers, all you are is an 80.000 pound sled on […]
February 9, 2021
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Trucking jobs slid in January down by 2,900
Employment in the for-hire trucking industry fell by 2,900 jobs in January, according to preliminary data released Friday, Feb. 4, by the Department of Labor. That’s the first month since April that trucking industry employment dropped from the previous month. The slowdown in hiring among trucking fleets fits into the U.S. economy’s overall trend. Job […]
February 9, 2021
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67 truck parking spots at new Nevada Love’s
Truckers running through Nevada now have another place to park, refuel and eat. Love’s Travel Stops opened its latest store in Winnemucca, Nevada, off Interstate 80, adding 67 truck parking. Located about 165 miles northeast of Reno, the new Love’s is open 24/7 and includes: More than 14,000 square feet Carl’s Jr. Eight diesel bays […]
February 2, 2021
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Ryder System gives employees paid time off to get vaccinated
Ryder System, Inc. a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, Monday, Feb 1, announced the company will pay up to six hours of paid time off to employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This will include three hours of PTO for the first vaccine and an additional three hours of PTO […]
February 2, 2021
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Beware of high winds on I-77 in Fancy Gap region
While travel restrictions on commercial vehicles have been listed by the states of New York and New Jersey, the Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory for part of Interstate 77. The DOT and Virginia State Police are advising commercial vehicles — especially large trucks — to avoid the Fancy Gap region of […]
February 2, 2021
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Search under way for best singing trucker
Overdrive-Red Eye Radio’s Trucker Talent Search is back for its eighth year, featuring a grand prize of a professional studio recording session. Submissions are open now through March 28. Truckers who love to sing should record a video clip of themselves performing a song — even a simple smartphone recording is acceptable — at home or in […]
February 2, 2021
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Roadcheck inspection blitz focuses on lighting, trucker hours
Truckers in the U.S. Canada and Mexico have about 90 days to ensure they and their trucks are prepared for one of this year’s inspection blitzes, which organizers say will have special focuses on driver’s hours of service and on the trucks’ lighting systems. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has set May 4-6 as the […]
February 2, 2021
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Senate approves Buttigieg secretary of transportation
Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg today was easily confirmed as President Joseph R. Biden’s Secretary of Transportation. Buttigieg’s nomination was approved by the full Senate by a vote of 86-13. At the age of 39 Buttigieg is the youngest member of Biden’s Cabinet and takes over a massive agency that has jurisdiction over […]
February 2, 2021
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As more winter driving looms, here’s the gear to help you face it
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, the best-known celebrity rodent — Punxsutawney Phil — saw his shadow meaning we have six more weeks of winter. For professional truck drivers that means six more weeks of bundling up, facing foul driving conditions and watching four-wheelers behave even more badly than normal. Doing that requires not just fortitude and […]
February 2, 2021
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TA Petro app adds fuel island conveniences
Now you can save time and steps when fueling at TA, Petro Stopping Center or TA Express locations. TravelCenters of America Inc. recently added a new feature to its TruckSmart mobile app, allowing professional drivers to activate the diesel pumps and pay for fuel from the comfort of their cabs with its new PumpSmart feature. […]
January 26, 2021
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UPS sells its freight operations for $800 million
UPS Freight, one of the largest trucking organizations in the U.S. is being sold to the Canadian transportation and logistics behemoth TFI International, Inc. A statement from the Quebec-based buyer said the sale price was $800 million. A statement from TFI International said about 90% of the acquired business will operate independently within TFI International’s […]
January 26, 2021
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Love’s plans continued growth in 2021
Love’s Travel Stops earlier this week announced plans to open up to 50 travel stops and add more than 3,000 truck parking spots in 2021. The announcement follows a challenging 2020 in which Love’s opened 38 new locations, added over 3,000 truck parking spaces, according to a statement from the company. “2020 was difficult, but […]
January 26, 2021
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NY transportation exec named FMCSA deputy administrator
A woman who formerly ran a high-profile department overseeing taxi and ride-sharing services in New York City was appointed by President Joe Biden as deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Meera Joshi will oversee the day-to-day operations of the FMCSA until an administrator can be appointed and confirmed by the Senate. Joshi […]
January 26, 2021
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BlueParrott upgrades popular wireless headset
Professional drivers cannot settle for equipment of any sort that is not up to the demands of the job they have to do. That’s true of the truck they drive, the trailer they pull, and the gear they use. The newly designed BlueParrott’s B450-XT wireless headset delivers the fit, comfort, and performance truckers require. Recently […]
January 26, 2021
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Artur Express rolls out new compensation plans
Missouri-based Artur Express Inc. recently rolled out a new company driver pay plan and what it calls a Profit Leasing Program for owner-operators. According to the company, the Truckers’ Company Driver Pay Plan is based on seven areas of performance: experience, safety, on-time performance, driver habits, technology, miles, and longevity. Each driver is awarded points […]
January 26, 2021
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Women named to new FMCSA driver advisory panel
Several women are part of the new 25-member professional driver panel announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently. This new panel will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on important issues facing the driving community including safety, hours-of-service regulations, training, parking, and driver experience. This new panel is comprised of drivers from all sectors […]
January 19, 2021
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Nagle gives largest pay hike in its history
An Ohio-based reefer company recently gave its drivers a significant pay raise. Nagle Toledo, Inc., a family-owned carrier servicing the East Coast, increased it’s starting salary from $1,200 per week to $1,400 with top pay at $1,700 per week. The 17% increase is the largest driver wage increase in the company’s 36-year history, according to […]
January 19, 2021
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Melton doubles tarping pay
Tulsa-based Melton Truck Lines recently announced it will double the amount it pays drivers for tarping loads. The increase is effective Feb. 2. The decision to hike tarping pay from $50 to $100 a load came after Melton conducted a driver survey, which found an increase in tarp pay would be the most meaningful pay […]
January 19, 2021
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