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POLL: How often do you max out your cumulative on-duty hours?
How frequently do you run out of your available cumulative on-duty hours (70 in 8 days, or 60 in 7)?
March 13, 2018
Business
Former trucker gets 55 years in prison after 2015 crash that killed six
According to a report by Knoxville, Tenn., news station WBIR, Brewer was found guilty on six counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication, four counts of reckless aggravated assault, DUI and speeding.
March 13, 2018
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March 24, 2025
Business
I-40/I-17 interchange ramps near Flagstaff to close as part of construction project
The I-17 northbound to I-40 westbound ramp will be closed from mid-April through December, and the I-17 southbound to I-40 eastbound ramp will close for a couple weeks in mid-June.
March 13, 2018
Business
Waymo hits Atlanta-area roadways with autonomous truck tests
The tests “will let us further develop our technology and integrate it into the operations of shippers and carriers,” the company said in a blog post Friday. “As our self-driving trucks hit the highways in the region, we’ll have highly trained drivers in the cabs to monitor and take control if needed.”
March 13, 2018
Business
Rhode Island, Massachusetts ban trucks from highways Tuesday during winter storm
Rhode Island and Massachusetts have issued truck travel restrictions Tuesday due to a winter storm in the Northeast.
March 13, 2018
Business
Truck lanes in Arizona, other highway projects get a boost from U.S. DOT
The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program will help fund the building of a new freeway in Nebraska, the widening of I-57 in Illinois, and the separation of trucks from other vehicles on Arizona State Route 189 in Nogales near the U.S.-Mexico border.
March 12, 2018
Business
PrePass customers can now bypass NorPass-system scales
A new PrePass partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) allows PrePass customers to bypass scales that are part of the NorPass system, 23 sites in 6 states.
March 12, 2018
Business
Diesel prices hit 2018 low
The U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $2.976, which is 1.6 cents lower than a week ago. It is also the lowest price since the week ending Jan. 1, when prices were $2.973 per gallon across the country.
March 12, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD or Me to host Joe Arpaio at event
In a further bid to get Donald Trump’s attention to anti-ELD mandate sentiment, the ELD or Me group and its still-under-construction TruckerNation.org website and grassroots org will host U.S. Senate candidate Joe Arpaio, recently pardoned after being convicted of criminal contempt of court, at a March 31 event in Nashville, Tenn.
March 12, 2018
Business
Resources for broker credit checks, collections and filing against a bond
Further information on avenues toward researching any broker’s credit history, filing on a broker’s bond and collections activity.
March 12, 2018
Business
New survey asks truckers about impacts of e-commerce on business
The 14-question anonymous survey looks to find out how the recent emergence of e-commerce has changed business models and operations within trucking.
March 9, 2018
Channel 19
Making the most of an Alaska plate
A visit with owner-operator Jerry Boyd, whose 2016 Prostar has something on its front that you don’t see very often in the Southeast, an Alaska plate under its apportioned plate, following a memorable far-north run back last June. Boyd may well get to use it again before the registration runs out …
March 9, 2018
Truck Stops
Love’s continues expansion in Texas with new travel stop
The company’s new Denton, Texas, location offers drivers Subway, Wendy’s and Godfather’s Pizza restaurants, 85 truck parking spaces, eight showers, a Love’s Truck Tire Care and more.
March 9, 2018
Business
Highway robbery: A clouded transparency
You think you’re all set: After 120 deadhead miles, you’re almost to the pickup — when the broker calls. The load’s canceled, he says, and $150 truck-ordered-not-used (TONU) is coming your way. … True? Or did he just find somebody cheaper …
March 9, 2018
Business
More fleets announce driver pay increases
Carroll Fulmer, FFE Transportation announced recently they are boosting pay for company drivers and owner-operators.
March 9, 2018
Business
Hino to offer Class 8 tractor in US in 2020
Toyota jumped feet-first into the heavy truck market at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday with the debut of the Hino XL Series.
March 9, 2018
Business
Highway robbery: More warning signs in negotiations with brokers
In addition to the “red flags” that ought to give any owner-operator pause during broker negotiations, one would do well to consider the following warning signs invitations to get more information from any broker.
March 8, 2018
Trucker of the Year
Owner-Operator of the Year finalist Kevin Kocmich rises to the oversized challenge
Litchfield, Minnesota-based Kevin Kocmich, 56, leased to Diamond Transportation System, is a finalist for the 2017 Owner-Operator of the Year award. Hhas been hauling oversized/overweight equipment throughout his 28-year driving career. He enjoys the added challenge of being one of the bigger vehicles on the road.
March 8, 2018
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