Tag: Iowa

Video: Firefighters Pushing Blazing Trailer Off Overpass

Video: Firefighters Pushing Blazing Trailer Off Overpass

| March 1, 2013 | 5 Replies

Incredible footage of a blazing trailer being pushed off an overpass.

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Iowa Carrier Agrees To Pay $50K For Sexual Harassment

Iowa Carrier Agrees To Pay $50K For Sexual Harassment

| February 11, 2013 | 3 Replies

CRST has settled the final sexual harassment case stemming from a 2007 suit.

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Trial Postponed For Man Accused of Murdering Two At Iowa Trucking Company

Trial Postponed For Man Accused of Murdering Two At Iowa Trucking Company

| January 5, 2013 | 15 Replies

Man accused of murdering two at Iowa trucking company may not stand trial.

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Iowa DUI Ruling Could Affect Some CDL Holders

Iowa DUI Ruling Could Affect Some CDL Holders

| January 2, 2013 | 16 Replies

What do you think?

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Iowa Rest Area Closing For The Winter

Iowa Rest Area Closing For The Winter

| December 27, 2012 | Reply

This Iowa rest area will close on January 2, 2013. Find out where and when it’s scheduled to reopen.

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Two New Love’s Locations: Iowa and Idaho

Two New Love’s Locations: Iowa and Idaho

| December 13, 2012 | 1 Reply

Love’s has opened two new locations. Find out where.

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Truck Driver Wins $50K Scratcher

Truck Driver Wins $50K Scratcher

| November 8, 2012 | 4 Replies

A delayed driver decided to buy a lottery scratch off. Find out how much he won and how he plans to spend his winnings.

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How to Ruin a Classic Muscle Car in Three Easy Steps

How to Ruin a Classic Muscle Car in Three Easy Steps

| October 18, 2012 | 6 Replies

It’s as easy as falling…

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Trucking Company Helps Toys For Tots

Trucking Company Helps Toys For Tots

| October 12, 2012 | Reply

When Toys For Tots needed help, this trucking company stepped up and filled the call.

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Iowa 80 Adding Additional Truck Parking

Iowa 80 Adding Additional Truck Parking

| September 17, 2012 | 6 Replies

Find out how much additional parking drivers can expect at Iowa 80.

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Photoset: The Trucks of the 2012 I-80 Trucker Jamboree

Photoset: The Trucks of the 2012 I-80 Trucker Jamboree

| July 17, 2012 | 3 Replies

What a weekend at the Iowa 80 Truck Driver Jamboree in Walcott, IA! We met so many people and gave away lots of prizes, we even got to play with some trucker pets! We also took tons of pictures of all the trucks on display. There were working trucks, custom show trucks, classic semi trucks [...]

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UPDATE: Police Believe Missing Iowa Girls Are Still Alive

UPDATE: Police Believe Missing Iowa Girls Are Still Alive

| July 15, 2012 | 6 Replies

UPDATE: Authorities need your help to locate two missing girls in Iowa. Please share this information and get the word out.

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Iowa Seeks Sponsors For Rest Stops

Iowa Seeks Sponsors For Rest Stops

| June 14, 2012 | Reply

Iowa is seeking corporate sponsors to help maintain and spruce-up its 40 rest areas.

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Trucker Buddy Takes Class to “World’s Busiest Truck Stop”

Trucker Buddy Takes Class to “World’s Busiest Truck Stop”

| May 20, 2012 | 2 Replies

Read and see what happened during a recent Trucker Buddy field trip to Walcott’s Iowa 80 truck stop, and what the 4th grade class thought of the day. Are you a Trucker Buddy?

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Two Shot and Killed At Iowa Trucking Company

Two Shot and Killed At Iowa Trucking Company

| May 19, 2012 | 14 Replies

A disgruntled employee shoots and kills two at Iowa trucking company. Find out his motive.

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Iowa Flying J Gets Plugged-In

Iowa Flying J Gets Plugged-In

| May 12, 2012 | Reply

An Iowa Flying J is now equipped with Surepower Technology. Find out where you can find the nearest “plugged-in” truck stop.

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Three Midwest Truck Stops Plug-In

Three Midwest Truck Stops Plug-In

| April 27, 2012 | Reply

Two truck stops in Nebraska and one in Iowa are getting a major power upgrade. Drivers, find out where you need to go and what equipment you’ll need to plug-in to the power grid.

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Trucker Meets Twister Head On

Trucker Meets Twister Head On

| April 19, 2012 | 2 Replies

Minnesota trucker came face-to-face with a tornado in Iowa. It’s a driver’s nightmare.

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Update: 100 CRST Women May Have Their Day In Court

Update: 100 CRST Women May Have Their Day In Court

| April 12, 2012 | Reply

More than 100 women listed in a sexual harassment case against CRST may soon see their day in court. The EEOC has appealed to reinstate a lawsuit against CRST.

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Speed Camera Restrictions Gaining Momentum

Speed Camera Restrictions Gaining Momentum

| February 15, 2012 | 4 Replies

Lawmakers, Law Enforcement and Trucking groups are at a stalemate regarding states use of red light and speed cameras. It’s safety vs. revenue and no one’s happy.

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The Pre-Trip Inspection | Jan 9 – 15

The Pre-Trip Inspection | Jan 9 – 15

| January 9, 2012 | 2 Replies

Get news about issues involving the Trucking and Transportation Industries here all week. Updated daily.

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The CDL Life Readers Rig Review

The CDL Life Readers Rig Review

| January 4, 2012 | 5 Replies

Have a look at some reader submitted photos of their big rigs!

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INFOGRAPHIC: America’s Busiest Truckstop

INFOGRAPHIC: America’s Busiest Truckstop

| November 17, 2011 | 7 Replies

This handy infographic tells us about the assets and man hours that go into keeping the busiest tractor rodeo bucking day and night. View the image.

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The Pre-Trip Inspection Nov. 14

The Pre-Trip Inspection Nov. 14

| November 14, 2011 | 2 Replies

Wednesday, Nov. 9 marked a day that Gov. Tom Corbett chose to make the roads in his state a little safer. He signed into law Pennsylvania Senate Bill 314, which makes texting while driving…

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