February 02, 2019
Virginia Lawmakers Strike Tolling Plan From I-81 Bills
Legislation outlining an improvement program for Interstate 81 in Virginia has been amended to exclude plans for tolls along the route. Four lawmakers introduced two identical pieces of legislation Jan. 15. The bills were revised in both the House and the Senate on Jan. 31 to omit plans for tolls as a fundraising mechanism. The […]
Read HereJanuary 31, 2019
Are you cranking safely?
Cranking landing gear on trailers is one of the more common jobs for drivers, but it can cause pain and injury if done improperly. What is the best way to reduce injuries? Researcher Jia-Hua Lin of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries wanted to find out because there has been no definitive guideline for […]
Read HereJanuary 03, 2019
Thousands of truckers in a Facebook group called ‘Black Smoke Matters’ are planning a one-day nationwide strike this April
An unpopular law, a lack of parking, too much waiting at warehouses, and a litany of other frustrations are driving truckers to plan a strike on April 12. First reported by CDL Life, truck drivers are organizing the strike in a Facebook group called “Black Smoke Matters.” It has more than 9,000 members. Last year […]
Read HereDecember 14, 2018
Love’s is adding dog parks to dozens of truck stop locations
This week, Love’s Travel Centers announced that they’ll be catering to truck drivers with canine companions by adding dog parks to many of their truck stop locations. Love’s has plans to open 29 dog parks at existing truck stop locations in 2019. And two more locations are set to open up before the end of […]
Read HereDecember 10, 2018
Tens of thousands of trucks are being recalled for a clutch component defect that could cause a crash.
Navistar recently announced that they’ll be recalling tens of thousands of trucks for a clutch component defect that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles that are equipped with Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. According […]
Read HereOctober 18, 2018
ATRI: Congestion Costing Trucking $74 Billion a Year
Traffic congestion slammed trucking with nearly $74.5 billion in operational costs in 2016, a 0.5% increase over 2015, according to research released on Oct. 18 by the American Transportation Research Institute. ATRI said the report, its latest Cost of Congestion analysis, calculated that delays for operating only on the U.S. National Highway System amounted nearly […]
Read HereSeptember 25, 2018
Cummins shows at IAA why diesel will remain ‘primary source of power’
HANOVER, Germany. Cummins Inc. displayed various emissions reductions technologies at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show aimed making diesel engines more efficient. “With our technical advancements, we see diesel remaining as the primary source of power in the commercial vehicle sector for the foreseeable future,” said Tim Proctor, executive director of product management and market innovation. The […]
Read HereAugust 27, 2018
Martinez: FMCSA wants to hear from truckers on HOS proposal
Ray Martinez wants you to take him at his word. The administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says he wants to hear what truckers have to say. That’s why he was at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas last week, the latest stop in his efforts to talk with truckers. FMCSA Administrator […]
Read HereAugust 13, 2018
Bridgestone Introduces Firestone FD711 Drive Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has expanded its Firestone commercial truck tire portfolio with the launch of the Firestone FD711 drive tire. Engineered for durable, long-lasting performance in high-scrub and high-traction applications, the Firestone FD711 tire offers solid grip, long wear and enhanced retread capability. The tire is recommended for a wide range of applications including long […]
Read HereJuly 31, 2018
Shuster tries to kick-start highway funding debate, calls for hike in fuel
The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is calling for an increase in federal fuel taxes, as well as pilot programs to test future funding methods. A draft proposal from Rep. Bill Shuster, who announced in January he will not see reelection, calls for a temporary hike of the federal diesel tax by 20 […]
Read HereJuly 11, 2018
Feds sue Werner Enterprises for refusing to hire deaf truck driver
ST. LOUIS – Werner Enterprises, Inc., a truckload carrier headquartered in Omaha, Neb., violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it refused to hire an applicant as a truck driver because he is deaf, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit filed today. According to EEOC’s suit, Werner told Andrew Deuschle […]
Read HereJune 21, 2018
Israeli Entrepreneur Races Tesla to Get Electric Trucks on Road
Tevva Motors Ltd., headed by a former Israeli submariner who’s vying with Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. to develop electric-powered trucks, secured a major investment that will enable it to put the vehicles on the road this year. Fifteen 7.5-ton electric-powered trucks will be delivered to UPS Inc. in the U.K. this summer, following a successful […]
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