Trucking News
Ohio Driver Killed In Industrial Accident
A truck driver is dead this week after a devastating industrial accident in Blue Ash, Ohio.
NY Department of Labor Releases New Standards on Driver Classification
The New York Department of Labor yesterday released new standards to help employers determine whether a commercial truck driver should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor.
Bob Hoskins, Actor And Former Truck Driver Dies At Age 71
71-year-old Bob Hoskins, former truck driver, and star of ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ died last night of pneumonia.
Hurricane-Force Winds Flip Over Trucks in Colorado
Hurricane-force winds rocked Colorado yesterday,forcing hundreds of trucks off the road and blowing over nearly a dozen others.
Truck Driver Destroys Historic Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania
A truck driver drove his truck through a historic covered bridge in East Pikeland Township in Pennsylvania, causing substantial damage.
Pennsylvania State Police to Step Up Enforcement on I-70
Pennsylvania State Police will be out in full force to crack down on speeding and unsafe drivers.
16 States Pass “Dead Red” Laws, Allowing Cyclists To Run Red Lights
In March, 16 states passed house bill 1080, a rule better known as the “dead red†law.
Truck Driving Program Gives Single Mom Second Chance
When Melinda Bass, a single mother of 3, noticed a Victoria College Truck Driving Program advertisement - her life changed.
How Will The Insolvency Of The Highway Trust Fund Impact You?
This summer, Congress’s means to provide federal funding for transportation projects, (better known as the Highway Trust Fund) is expected to become insolvent.
Truck Drivers Pull Gary, Indiana Officer From Burning Squad Car
Truck drivers in northern Indiana rescued a Gary, Indiana police officer from his burning squad car following a crash on a highway overpass.
Iowa Driver Reinstated After Wrongful Termination
OSHA ruled that Absolute Waste Removal in Iowa must reinstate a terminated driver who was let go for raising safety concerns.
Kraft Foods Putting the Brakes on its Private Fleets
Kraft Food will be laying off its private fleets employees as it moves towards using commercial carriers going forward.