Trucking News
Fatigue-Related Accident Injures Tracy Morgan, Exemplifies Importance Of Cautious Social Media Use
Kevin Roper, a 35-year-old driver for Walmart has been accused of causing a pile-up which resulted in the injury of comedian, Tracy Morgan and the death of 62-year-old James McNair.
FMCSA Grants HOS Exemption to Livestock Haulers
The FMCSA, last week, granted a temporary HOS exemption to drivers hauling livestock.
Iowa Man Sentenced To Prison After Pulling Gun on Truck Driver
An Iowa man who brandished a gun at a truck driver is going to prison for 6 years.
Con-way Truckload Purchases Over 500 Automatic Trucks
Con-Way Truckload announced its purchase of 550 new tractors, 540 of which will be equipped with automatic transmissions and 6x4 axles.
Truck Driver Rescues Man Who Crashed into His Truck
A truck driver rescued a man who crashed into his truck.
OOIDA Calls For Ferro’s Resignation
“We have asked the secretary to put into place new leadership at FMCSA,†said the President and CEO of OOIDA, Jim Johnston. “The agency needs to be headed by someone who will approach professional truck drivers with the respect and fair treatment that their important work and commitment to safety demand.â€
I-5 On-Ramp in Oregon to Temporarily Close
A southbound I-5 on-ramp will be closed on Monday, June 9, while crews work to construct a temporary ramp.
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Committee Votes to Suspend Restart Rule
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee today voted 21-9 to suspend the restart rule that took effect on June 30, 2013.
Missing Truck Driver Found Alive After Five Days in California Woods
A Canadian truck driver who went missing five days ago has been found.
Maryland Truck Driver Makes Difference For Families In Need
Maryland Waste Management truck driver, Arnold Harvey and his wife have been making a big difference for families in need.
Limited Services Available at Alberta Lea Rest Areas
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that limited services will be available at the Interstate 90 rest areas near Alberta Lea for the next ten weeks while crews work to improve accessibility and update the rest area's facilities.