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12-volt frying pan idea for in-cab cooking

This new frying pan from RoadPro is a solid kitchen appliance if you want to save time, money and calories while traveling over the road. Get more info here.

January 29, 2019

Did your carrier change your pay because of per diem tax switch?

Due to a new tax law regarding per diem, trucking companies are adjusting their pay strategies. Get more information right here on Truckers News.

January 29, 2019

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35 years of safe driving earns her OOIDA award

Cindy Lynn Lackland's 35 years of accident-free driving earned her the Safe Driving Award from the OOIDA. Learn more on Truckers News.

January 22, 2019

Squat: the one exercise to do if you only do one

If you had to choose only one exercise to do, you could do worse than picking the seemingly modest and everyday squat. It requires little space, no equipment and it works plenty of muscle groups. It’s something you can do in the berth of your truck, which is important if you are over the road. […]

January 22, 2019

The Steel Woods honors Southern rock with ‘Old News’ album

The Steel Woods’ album “Old News” pays tribute to Southern rock greats. Check out the details of their brand new album right here on Truckers News.

January 22, 2019

Carrier pay raise for drivers starts Feb. 3

Tennessee-based Milan Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. is increasing pay for its regional over-the-road drivers, local drivers, and independent contractors. Effective Feb. 3, an experienced company driver will be paid between 44 and 53 cents per mile, resulting in annual earnings of from $66,560 to $78,260 based on 2,500 miles per week. Company teams will make from […]

January 22, 2019

Unbelievable video of crash on snowy highway

A Canadian truck driver posted this video to Facebook and it has — not surprisingly — gotten lots of comments and shares. About a minute into the video you see why driving through a winter storm can be so hazardous. The driver posted on his Facebook page that he was unhurt and the police officers […]

January 22, 2019

Plantronics Voyager 5200 keeps you connected on the road

The Plantronics Voyager 5200 headset helps ensure truck drivers stay connected while OTR. Check out the features and specs of the headset on Truckers News.

January 22, 2019

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8 tools to make you weather-wise on the road

As a trucker it's essential that you are prepared for whatever the weather brings. Here are some tools to help you keep up with the weather while you're on the road.

January 22, 2019

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Woman in the running for driver of the year honors, $25,000

Six professional drivers — including a woman with more than 2 million safe miles to her credit — earlier this week were named finalists in two contests to recognize the best truckers on the road. Three were named finalists in the Company Driver of the Year contest presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and Truckers News […]

January 15, 2019

7 relatively easy and cheap ways to be happier

No one needs to tell you that the life of the woman truck driver — from local to regional to over the road — is no bed of roses. Heck, lots of the time it’s not even a pillow stuffed with wilted kale. Yes, there will be lazy lumpers and dyspeptic dispatchers and whacked-out four-wheelers. […]

January 15, 2019

Woman exits number two spot at FMCSA

A woman who had a long career in trucking associations who became one of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s top deputies has been replaced. Deputy Administrator Cathy Gautreaux is being replaced by Alan Hanson, deputy chief of staff for Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Chao, according to a report in Politico. Gautreaux joined FMCSA in late […]

January 15, 2019

Hot Club of Cowtown pays homage to The Band

Hot Club of Cowtown, the Austin-based trio front by fiddle player Elana James, is back with a new and slightly abbreviated album, and it’s not filled with their usual Western Swing. Crossing The Great Divide is an homage to 50th anniversary of The Band’s first two albums Music From Big Pink and The Band, and includes […]

January 15, 2019

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Here’s 5 tips to help you avoid the flu

As a busy truck driver, the last thing you have time for is the flu. Unfortunately, working over the road can mean that you’re exposed to a lot of germs that can make you sick, both from other people and communal surfaces you may make contact with. Avoid contracting the flu this season by following […]

January 15, 2019

Portable stove: if you have just one cooking appliance

For some longtime truckers, this one appliance was their entire kitchen, and it remains a staple for the over-the-road chef. This portable stove plugs into a 12-volt power port and is ideal for cooking or warming foods up to 300 degrees. It can be paired with aluminum disposable pans that make cleanup a snap, a […]

January 15, 2019

Proof you don’t have to be big to be helpful

Several truckers in St. Louis got a little help in the foul winter weather that hammered parts of the Midwest recently. These truck drivers seemed pleased to have several pickup truck owners give them a hand on the snow-covered and slippery city streets.

January 15, 2019

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High court rules carriers can’t force independent contractors into arbitration

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that legal disputes between carriers and independent contractors cannot be forced into arbitration even if their contractor agreements include an arbitration clause. In a unanimous 8-0 decision issued Tuesday, Jan 15, the nation’s high court sided with owner-operator Dominic Oliveira over his carrier, New Prime Inc., the legal name […]

January 15, 2019

If you have 7 minutes you can get exercise you need

You now have four fewer excuses to not start exercising. It used to be that one could say: “I don’t have time to exercise.” “I can’t get to the gym to exercise.” “I don’t have any equipment with which to exercise.” “I can’t afford a fancy workout app.” Blame The New York Times for doing away […]

January 8, 2019

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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."

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Drivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concern

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Feds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states

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Trump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'

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