Trucking News

Truck Idling Ban Being Considered at Busy TA

Oregon town considering an idling ban on large trucks. The ban would affect a busy truck stop known as Truck Town.

CSA Says No-Fault Crashes Still Penalize Truckers

CSA will penalize truckers for no-fault accidents, adding there is a correlation between past and future wrecks, although not a single expert could explain the hypothesis.

Senate Passes Highway Bill

Senate passes $109 billion Transportation Bill. What does it mean for truckers?

“Truck Safety Evolution” Seminars Offered

There is still much confusion surrounding CSA guidelines. Attend one of the 25 CSA "Truck Safety Evolution" seminars offered by The National Private Truck Council and Idealease. Find one in your area and register to attend.

Ohio Senator Challenges Speculators on Oil Prices

An Ohio senator is pressuring Obama and the Justice Department to combat high fuel prices by limiting the Wall Street practice of oil speculation.

Mid-American Truck Show to Salute Women Behind the Wheel

More than 300 female drivers plan to attend the celebration of women at this year's MATS. Any female with a current CDL is encouraged to be part of the celebration.

Phone Data Can Now Be Searched Without Warrant

Your cell phone data is no longer protected by the 4th Amendment.

Truckers May Face New Tolls in North Carolina

North Carolina is the latest state pondering what kind of balance to strike between budget shortfalls and highway tolls.

Missouri Bill 443 Will Impact CDL Holders

New Missouri bill will combine CDL and Medical Certification Card, change the current "failure to appear" implications and add $60 million to the state's transportation budget.

10,200 Trucking Jobs Added in February 2012

New trucking jobs added and the outlook is encouraging, but the industry still isn't where it was five years ago.

Harrisburg, Illinois Tornado Takes Trucker On Wild Ride

A twister in Harrisburg, Illinois takes trucker on wild ride. See a photo of the carnage.

TWIC Fingerprint Security Proposed for DHS Ruling

Dept. of Homeland Security wishes to make the TWIC fingerprint port trucking program into a regulation ruling. Find out what this would mean for carriers and budgets.

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