Tag: Truckers
This new Georgia port facility will take 200,000 trucks off the road every year
This week the Georgia Ports Authority broke ground on a new project in Garden City that will dramatically reduce the need for trucks state-wide.
VIDEO: Fox News anchor schooled on the truth behind the “Truck Driver Shortage”
Watch as Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association acting president Todd Spencer goes on the Fox Business Network to set the record straight on the much misunderstood "Truck Driver Shortage."
Knight-Swift buys 400 truck company Abilene Motor Express
America's biggest truckload carrier, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., has added 400 trucks to its fleet by acquiring Richmond, Virginia, based Abilene Motor Express.
Ag haulers now exempt from ELD mandate until June 18
The FMCSA has announced that it will once again extend the electronic logging device (ELD) waiver for truck drivers who haul livestock and agricultural products.
Inspectors to zero in on Hours of Service violations during Roadcheck 2018
Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the dates and focus for this year's Roadcheck inspection campaign.
Truckers sue Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for $6 billion in ‘unconstitutional’ tolls
Two major trucking groups have filed a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania for imposing "excessive tolls" on drivers.
Walmart, CRST, sign up with in-cab camera provider Lytx
Lytx, one of the trucking industry's leading providers of in-cab camera technology, recently announced that they have signed numerous major trucking companies as new...
No truck parking at Florida Love’s during 10 day bike fest
Love's Travel Center in Ormond Beach, Florida, has announced that there will be no long term truck parking starting this weekend because of an...
PennDOT issues truck ban ahead of major winter storm
Pennsylvania transportation officials have issued a ban for commercial vehicles in preparation for a heavy winter storm. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, all commercial...
Eleven arrested in overnight truck stop prostitution sting
Washington State Police arrested nearly a dozen people in an overnight human trafficking sting at an undisclosed truck stop location in Pierce County last...
Survey: Truckers say ELDs increase fatigue, parking problems
A recent OOIDA survey of 2000 owner operators found that drivers are already reporting increased issues with fatigue and parking as a result of...
Goodyear announces candidates for Highway Hero award
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announced the three finalists for its 35th annual Highway Hero Awards.
Mid-America Trucking Show
The award will be presented March...
