Industry FMCSA Acknowledges Urgent Need for Safe Truck Parking at MATS
Regulators and drivers at the Mid America Trucking show highlight the critical shortage of secure resting spots for the 3.5 million CDL holders on American highways.
Heavy Load Breach Kills Driver on US 90
A 52‑year‑old trucker died when a shifting cargo smashed into his cab after a red‑light stop on US 90 near Gray, La., raising fresh concerns about load‑securement practices.…
Industry Greenville County Crash: Shed Detachment Causes Fatal Head-On Collision
A 30-foot storage unit broke loose from its trailer, striking a guardrail before entering opposing traffic. The impact k…
Industry Cardinal Logistics Offers Home-Daily Flatbed Routes with $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Cardinal Logistics is hiring for home-daily flatbed routes offering $85,000 in average pay and a $5,000 sign-on bonus fo…
Industry Transpro Freight Systems Secures Top Fleet Ranking for Eighth Time
The carrier continues to set a benchmark for driver retention and operational standards in a tightening market.…
Fuel Price Surge Hits Trucking Industry: $4 a Gallon and Beyond
Gas prices climb to new highs amid supply bottlenecks, geopolitical tension, and post‑pandemic demand, putting pressure on freight costs and driver earnings.…
Industry Coyote Logistics Names 20 Elite Carriers in 2021 Awards
For the first time, Coyote Logistics has segmented its annual recognition program by fleet size, highlighting top perfor…
Industry Bruce Stremmel Saves Injured Trucker After I-94 Snowstorm Crash
A Detroit-to-Chicago runner forced open a jackknifed trailer door in freezing conditions, earning a Highway Angel award …
Industry Illinois Trucking Veteran Wins Goodyear's 2020-2021 Highway Hero Award
Gerald “Andy” Wright saved two lives from a burning vehicle on Illinois Route 3, earning national recognition from Goody…
Industry John Haley Launches Retirement and Health Outreach for Truckers
Veteran contractor shares practical steps for a secure retirement, free medical assistance, and a new industry outreach program.
Owner-Operator Shields Stranded Dog on Jersey Turnpike
Jonathan Bolanos of Team Bolanos Trucking turned his rig into a shelter during a multi-hour traffic standstill, demonstrating the practical side of roadside safety.…
Industry Federal Drug Testing Policies Emerge as Major Roadblock to Solving Driver Shortage
Wells Fargo analysts point to marijuana testing as a primary driver for the ongoing labor gap, as thousands of CDL-A hol…
Industry Cobb County Incident: Massachusetts Hauler Shot Multiple Times on I-75 in Road Rage Attack
A professional driver sustained life-threatening injuries and lost his canine companion during a violent shooting on a m…
Industry Idaho High Schools Deploy Simulators to Spark Interest in Trucking Careers
The Idaho Trucking Association is bringing heavy-duty simulators into classrooms to solve the chronic driver shortage by…
Industry Trucking Industry Faces Workforce Crisis Amid Canadian Shutdown
Drivers battle low wages, long hours, and supply chain disruptions as turnover soars and training debt looms.
TuSimple Logs 550 Driverless Miles on Arizona Highway as Union Pacific Boards
The autonomous freight firm claims to be the first to operate heavy-duty trucks without a safety driver, signaling a shift from testing to commercial deployment.…
Industry Morgan Van Lines Tailors Fleet Operations to Retain Experienced CDL-A Drivers
MS-based carrier focuses on customized routes, guaranteed weekly minimums, and tenure recognition to combat high turnove…
Industry Infrastructure Bill Gap Leaves Truckers Without Adequate Parking Solutions
Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure package omitted critical funding for truck parking, a top industry concern for a deca…
