Deanne WinslettBusinessProgressive sets up new independent with truck, authority and cashArmy veteran James Rogers was gifted a truck by Progressive Commercial.April 10, 2018BusinessCalifornia owner-operator wins new Peterbilt 567 in SuperFan contestRick McClerkin was announced as the winner of Peterbilt's SuperFan contest.March 26, 2018LifeBetter Health: Identify sleep bandits and reclaim your restRestless nights can lead to not only lack of alertness and increased accident risk but also increased stress and impaired memory. While most drivers are aware of sleep apnea and the industry’s focus on diagnosing and treating it, it’s not the only culprit that robs them of the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly sleep.March 7, 2018LifeBetter health: Weak circulation can point to other problemsBecause of the largely sedentary nature of long-haul driving, truckers have a higher incidence of weak circulation and other heart issues, as well as the interrelated conditions of obesity and diabetes. Recognizing these symptoms early and discussing them with your doctor can help prevent them from worsening.January 8, 2018LifeFive Apps for That: Customize your drive-time music lineupYou can listen to your favorite type of music while you’re on the road – even choosing your favorite songs – with the selection of the right streaming app.December 4, 2017LifeTruck stops offering Thanksgiving meals to truckersThe Boise Stage Stop in Boise, Idaho is offering truckers free turkey dinner with trimmings on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. Nearby in Wyoming, the Cowboy Cafe in Lyman is hosting a free turkey dinner Nov. 22 for truckers.November 21, 2017BusinessTruckers raise more than $40k in annual Special Olympics convoyThere were 145 trucks registered for the event and 111 participated in the convoy. Special olympics athletes were able to ride in the trucks as part of the convoy.October 26, 2017BusinessFatal truck-involved crashes up 5.4 percent in 2016Crashes involving large trucks were responsible for 4,317 fatalities in 2016, according to a recently released report.October 9, 2017BusinessTrucker follows GPS directions onto pedestrian-only Atlantic City BoardwalkThe trucker told officials he’d been following his GPS and once he was on the boardwalk he couldn’t get off and couldn’t turn around. He drove almost three miles down the pedestrian-only beach boardwalk.September 22, 2017BusinessFMCSA’s med board to review waiver protocol for drivers on anti-seizure medicationThe meeting will discuss the current requirements for individual's on anti-seizure medications.September 18, 2017Previous PagePage 3 of 7Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsRoadcheck results: 10K vehicles, 3K drivers sidelined for OOS violationsDuring the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors found more than 81% of trucks and 94% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Brakes, hours of service, no-CDL among top violation categories.EquipmentPresident Trump updates timeline for heavy-duty truck tariffs, adds medium-duty trucksOverdrive ExtraLast cafe for 1,200 miles -- Lyman, Wyoming: ReportSmall Fleet ChampTurnage, TFX, Oberman, Clifford Hay advance to Small Fleet Champ final roundFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
