Trucking News
TravelCenters of America Accepting Nominations for 2nd Citizen Driver Competition
TravelCenters of America announced they're now accepting nominations for the second Citizen Driver campaign. The program has been designed to recognize drivers who have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in the driving community, have safe driving records and those who help out others in their own communities.
Alabama Man Shoots Trucker over Truck Parking
A 74-year-old Alabama man has is accused of shooting a 25-year-old truck driver over a disagreement over truck parking.
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Explosion at California Trucking Company
A 50-year-old trucking company employee has died and another is in the hospital following an explosion at National Distribution Services.
CARB: 256 Truck and Bus Violations, $2.1 Million in Fines in 2013
The California Air Resource Board yesterday announced that in 2013, the Board settled 256 cases involving truck and bus air quality violations.
Schneider Increasing Tanker Pay
Schneider yesterday announced the company is increasing pay for its tanker drivers.
Truck Collides With Train Transporting Department of Defense Materials
Earlier this morning, a truck collided with a train hauling Department of Defense materials in Indianapolis.
$400,000 Drone Accidentally Delivered To College Student By UPS
UPS made a pretty serious mistake yesterday when they delivered a $400,000 drone to reddit user, Seventy_Seven - by accident.
Indiana Trash Truck Driver Honored As ‘Driver Of The Year’
Rogenski was 1 of 9 drivers, selected from 908 trash truck drivers, as 'Driver of the Year,' and winning in the small company category.
Virginia Tow Truck Driver Killed Keeping Family Safe
Things turned from bad to worse last Thursday, when a tow truck driver was killed in an alcohol-related accident on the job.
Study Says Highway Congestion Costs Trucking Companies Billions
How much does traffic congestion cost the trucking industry?
Westbound I-40 In Knoxville, Tennesee Closed Due To Shots Fired
I-40 in Knoxville, Tennessee was closed shortly after 9:00 a.m. today. Traffic is backed up for three miles to mile marker 396. Motorists are being asked to find alternate routes, such as I-640.
Baton Rouge Garbage Truck Driver Recognized As ‘Driver of the Year’
Baton Rouge garbage trough driver, Johnny Caine has officially been named Driver of the Year by the National Waste and Recycling Industry - for the second time in a row!