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Truck stop org aims to educate industry on ways to fight human trafficking

The NATSO Foundation held a private regional coalition meeting in Texas, co-hosted with the Texas Attorney General, the Texas Trucking Association and ConocoPhillips, this week to educate truck stop operators about human trafficking and look for ways to combat the crime.

November 30, 2017

New trucker-focused clinic network aims to bring easy care to drivers

Truck drivers and fleets looking for low-cost medical service on the road have a new option in UrgentCareTravel, a growing network of clinics based in certain Pilot Flying J locations off of major highways. In addition to offering basic clinical service to drivers themselves, the company also can provide basic care to drivers’ family members, too.

November 29, 2017

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Notes on things that shouldn’t be self-certified

Wendy on FMCSA’s ELD registry: “‘Self-certification’ is a fancy term for ‘because I said so’, and pretty much every human being who has or is a parent has heard or used that phrase.”

November 29, 2017

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I’ll take ‘Education and Training’ for the safety, Alex

“Any coherent business owner will tell you education and training are your most important safety features, in any setting, commercial or otherwise. … How is this being left out of the safety discussion?”

November 27, 2017

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Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. Cats, not so much

Holiday home time: ” It was seriously a couch-potato Hallmark moment, until George said, ‘What’s wrong with the cat?'” Look out …

November 24, 2017

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Watch: Mississippi Ken Freeman’s ‘The Other Side of Us’

Trucker/singer-songwriter “Mississippi Ken” Freeman performed this original at the TruckersFinalMile.org booth at the 2018 Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. He penned the song in part for his wife, Susan Freeman.

November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving! (And a recipe…)

Thanks to Brock Childress for this great shot of the Smitty’s Heavy Hauling KW — and on this fine Thanksgiving Day, thanks to all of you for doing what you do. (Bonus: Cilantro slaw to accompany all manner of smoked/roasted meats…)

November 23, 2017

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Seeking recommendations for wormhole repair

“I think we need some wormhole repair around this joint. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and the day before yesterday was Easter, right?”

November 22, 2017

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Truck stops offering Thanksgiving meals to truckers

The 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, 2017

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Hours of service: Fatal flaws, a slow response to potential fixes

The fixed 14–hour on–duty clock virtually forces truckers to continue to operate when they feel tired and otherwise would opt for a long break. With fatigue monitoring tech on the rise, is there hope for change?

November 20, 2017

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Things that aren’t in the news, but should be

“The same people who don’t hesitate to sit in the fuel island for 30 minutes will lose their mind trying to get out of the parking lot. It’s like a switch is flipped from ‘Nope, not moving,’ to ‘GOTTAGOFAST!’ (The first person to blame this on ELDs gets a throat chop.)” …

November 20, 2017

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Spotted salamander for a thousand, Alex

“Rest easy, Pennsylvania. Your concerns as a constituency are 100 percent being met in the salamander department by the gubmint, because they’re here to help. Salamanders. Truckers, not so much.”

November 17, 2017

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Why driver fatigue-monitoring tech could spread quickly among fleets

While fatigue–monitoring technology holds the potential for a new approach to addressing hours of service, few observers anticipate federal action in that direction in the near future. The integration of such systems, though, appears to be well on its way, with no need for a government decree.

November 17, 2017

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And just what a-‘bot’ that amateur-hour advocacy group

As reports surface of “bots” commenting on regs, Wendy expresses doubt, with humility: “I’m just part of that ‘amateur-hour’ advocacy group who didn’t nonetheless make a ‘rookie mistake’ by encouraging ‘bots’ to do a job people need to be doing themselves with genuine, applicable, relevant information to have any credibility.”

November 15, 2017

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‘Ice Road Truckers’ stars make final deliveries of 11th season

Deteriorating ice roads and melting ice lakes, coupled with mechanical problems, made everyone’s deliveries all the more difficult in the final episode of the 11th season of the History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers.”

November 13, 2017

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Only on Saturdays, in the driveway. Definitely.

“I’ve never been great at self-marketing. I prefer to kind of linger in the shadows and write stuff about things that happen – either to us or to other people. I like telling stories. So, I’m still kind of amazed when someone recognizes me – especially outside of the trucking realm. …”

November 13, 2017

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Veterans Day 2017

Veterans, a big thank-you for your service from Wendy, with particular note to those in her well-represented family.

November 10, 2017

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OOIDA’s annual Truckers for Troops care package campaign set for Nov. 13-17

Truckers for Troops raises money to pack and send care packages to military members stationed in combat zones. The program will also help veteran’s facilities on the home front, including those assisting or housing wounded, disabled or homeless service members.

November 10, 2017

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Toughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks off

Analysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.

The heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche can be lucrative for owner-operators who know the ins and outs of the business. That doesn't come immediately, nor without significant challenges. Shown here is owner-operator Jason Chamberlain's 1985 Kenworth W900B, powered by a Big Cam Cummins with a 13-speed. He owns two trailers -- a 55-ton, three-axle XL Specialized RGN and a 2017 Benson three-axle, low-pro step deck.

High-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize hauling

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Harlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more mods

Florida Crash

DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash

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Rise of the 'non-domiciled CDL' for non-citizen truck drivers: Safety, rates, security

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