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Record-setting wildfires shut down highways in California, Oregon, Washington
A number of highways are closed in California, Oregon and Washington due to record-setting wildfires in the region. In other news: ThermoKing offers solar panel option in heat units; ITI delivers driver training on the hours changes; free lunch for driver at Tennessee weigh station.
September 9, 2020
Voices
Owner-ops voice concerns, fellowship at 10-4 on D.C. on National Mall
Participation in the event this year was down slightly from last year, but the makings of a successful event are well in hand. Participating owner-operators and drivers will be parked on the mall through early Saturday, followed by a convoy back for some R&R at the fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, Va.
October 3, 2019
Channel 19
Access denied! Double-check military facility ID requirements for entry
Or: How to avoid the cost of a tow driver to get your rig inside a military base. This owner-op team was surprised when they showed up at Naval Base Kitsap in Washington State.
August 5, 2019
Business
Truckers Against Trafficking with âEveryday Heroesâ KW on National Mall
The nonprofit organization Truckers Against Trafficking will broadcast a press conference from the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. EST. The event introduces the âEveryday Heroesâ Kenworth T680 specially custom-designed to be auctioned later this year, with proceeds going to benefit TAT.
January 14, 2019
Parking
Parking provider looking to expand in Washington
Truck Depot is working with the Washington State DOT to build five new parking facilities in the state. Learn more about investment opportunities here.
September 27, 2018
Business
Kenworth assembly plant celebrates 25 years
Having produced over 144,000 Kenworth trucks over the 25 years, production is still going strong at Kenworth's assembly plant in Renton, WA. Learn more today.
September 18, 2018
Business
Hours regs suspended in three states due to wildfires
Wildfires in the pacific northwest have engulfed parts of California, Oregon and Washington and truck drivers have been given temporary exemption from HOS.
August 3, 2018
Business
Truck availability rose on spot market last week, moderating rates even as reefer/van volumes increased
The post-Easter lull in reefer volumes didnât last long. Load counts were up 15 percent last, close to where they were at the close of the first quarter. Produce is moving out of Southern California and Central Florida, but weâre just getting started.
April 19, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Parking, ELDs, advocacy, self-insurance (âlevel the playing field,â anyone?) and more with Tilden Curl
This edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast features a talk with owner-operator Tilden Curl, who believes removal of the self-insurance option for motor carriers might, âdare I say it, âlevel the playing fieldâ,â he says, when it comes to the price put on risk in underwriting standards put on carriers of all sizes, with numerous implicationsâŚ
March 30, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
Group of D.C. demonstrators parks up near the White House
Twenty-nine bobtail trucks staged in the wee hours on Constitution Avenue between the Washington Monument and the White House today in an attempt to garner the attention of the President on the electronic logging device mandate.
October 6, 2017
Channel 19
Itâs the little things: ELD conversations where it matters short- and long-term, on Capitol Hill
Poll results: Nearly half of respondents are reporting being shut down this week, and more from D.C. with a slow start to ELD protest events scheduled to run through this coming weekend. Drivers meet reps, Congressional staffers, more âŚ
October 3, 2017
Channel 19
Truckers converge on Washington, D.C., for events this week
Scenes from Doswell, Va.: Among other efforts, the âELD or Meâ anti-ELD mandate groupâs planned D.C. activities have gotten under way today, after things got started in earnest as the group members set up shop at the Doswell Truck Stop in Doswell, Va.
October 3, 2017
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