Tag: Truck Drivers
A new proposed speed limit increase through North Carolina could benefit truck drivers passing through the area. The bipartisan bill was introduced this week. The bill would also change license suspension rules for speeding violations. According to WSOC-TV,...
Seven former Yellow terminals were purchased by three different trucking companies for a total of more than $15 million this week. Court approval for the deals between Yellow administrators and the trucking companies was sought on February...
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Kentucky cops say big rig involved in chain-reaction crash with three other semis parked on interstate shoulder
The Madison County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating a four semi truck collision that occurred along a Kentucky interstate early Tuesday morning.
12.6% of trucks ordered off the road during North American brake blitz
On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from the agency's North American brake blitz.
No major injuries after I-77 collision that decimated a big rig
The Huntersville Fire Department (HFD) in North Carolina says that there were no serious injuries after an I-77 collision that decimated a big...
Report looks at why a lack of truck parking is a deadly problem
CBS Evening News recently shared a report that spells out the ways that America's truck parking crisis is leading to highway deaths.
Bill to outlaw self-driving semis without a human in the cab vetoed by California Governor
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a high-profile bill that would have banned the operation of autonomous big rigs without a human driver inside the cab.
New Ohio Sheetz to offer 59 free truck parking spaces
Gas station chain Sheetz will be opening up a new store in Mahoning County, Ohio, featuring some trucker-friendly amenities. Sheetz says that they'll open...
Truck hauling helicopter gets snagged on overpass in Louisiana
A trucker hauling a helicopter ran into trouble with an overpass on a Louisiana interstate on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m....
Feds say trucking company violated the law when they refused to hire a driver because of back pain
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Â announced a lawsuit against a logistics and speciality hauling company for allegedly discriminating against a truck driver who reported pain symptoms during the hiring process.
WATCH: Ted Nugent thanks truckers for “kicking maximum a**”
LiveTrucking and singer Ted Nugent say thank you to drivers for all that you do for the American people.
UPS Freight avoids 11,000 driver strike, reaches labor agreement
UPS Freight announced that they'll be back to business as usual after averting a strike involving more than 11,600 workers.
FMCSA clarifies new personal conveyance rules
After months of confusion for millions of truckers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finally offered up some extra clarification on how personal conveyance regulations should be followed and enforced.
Company tries self-driving semi in heavy rain. Here’s how it turned out.
"Yes, but how will it handle in the real world?" is the first question many truckers ask when they hear about the latest advancements in self-driving truck technology.