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Peterbilt, Cummins SuperTruck Averages 10 MPG

Cummins Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Co. announced today that the latest version of the SuperTruck reached 10.7 mpg last month under  real-world driving conditions. Cummis...

Connecticut Issuing Tickets To Vehicles With ‘Ice Missiles’

On January 1, 2014, Connecticut's 'ice missile' law took effect. The law requires all motorists to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before entering the roadway.

Minnesota Trucking Association Names ‘2013 Truck Driver of the Year’

As of January 23, 2014, the Minnesota Trucking Association has officially named 72 year-old, Milt Lowe as Minnesota's 2013 Truck Driver of the Year. Milt...

California Driver Arrested For Second-Degree Manslaughter For Fatal I-5 Crash

A California truck driver was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter on Wednesday for the death of an Oregon motorist. The wreck occurred on November...

Driver’s Widow Files Lawsuit Over Love’s Truck Stop Shooting

The family of a 48-year-old truck driver who was shot and killed at a Dayton, Ohio Love's for "acting erratically" has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the security guard, the security company and Love's.

Truck Driver Sustains ‘Life-Threatening’ Injuries After Ice Crashes Through His Windshield

A truck driver sustained life-threatening injuries when ice fell through an overpass and crashed through his windshield.

Overdrive Kicks Off 2014 Most Beautiful Contest

The submission period begins today and runs through March 14.

Breaking News: Massive Pileup On Pennsylvania Turnpike

As many as 100 vehicles are involved.

Cha Ching! Pittsburg Truck Driver Scratches Winning Lottery Ticket

“Try a ticket because you just never know. I truly was in the right place at the right time," Brinkley advised.

Georgia Man Convicted Of Conspiracy After Violating An FMCSA Imminent Hazard Order

Corey Daniels plead guilty on January 31, 2014 in the U.S. District Court of Macon, Georgia to conspiracy to violate an Imminent Hazard Out-of-Service...

31st Goodyear Highway Hero Finalists Announced

Goodyear Tries announced the finalists of the 31st Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, which honors professional drivers who put their own lives at risk to help others.

Truck Driver Simulator Training Offers Little Long-Term Results, Study Says

The ATRi report, investigated the effectiveness of using customized truck driving simulators to target specific driving behaviors that have been associated with increased crash risk."

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