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Truck Stops
Ohio Turnpike service plaza named best truck stop in U.S.
Based on ratings and reviews in the Trucker Path app over the last year, the top 100 truck stops of 2025 have been revealed. The Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio, along the Ohio Turnpike was rated the top overall stop.
January 27, 2025
Parking
1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissed
Colt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.
January 23, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Regulatory freeze among Trump's first actions
The freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; two Missouri rest areas closing, with truck parking staying open.
January 21, 2025
Life
Alleged diesel theft ring in New Jersey hit with racketeering charges
Investigators arrested and charged 25 individuals and four companies for their roles in an alleged $3.4 million scheme to steal and resell diesel. Also: Indiana to close I-70 rest area for two years for improvements -- truck parking expanding.
January 20, 2025
Life
Highway Angel of the Year voting opens
Five finalists have been selected, and public voting will determine three winners in the annual contest. Also: Love's opens new store in Missouri;
December 25, 2024
Parking
Don't let the grinch steal your load | FMCSA gets an earful on truck parking
FMCSA's MCSAC advisory board developed recommendations for the DOT to expand truck parking. Also: CargoNet warns of heightened theft activity over holidays; hazmat, TWIC credentialing bill heads to president's desk.
December 20, 2024
Regulations
I-80 to close for bridge demos | OOIDA's new transparency comment campaign
"If you speak up, we’ll win this fight.” -- OOIDA President Todd Spencer. Also: Planned nightly I-80 closures in this state; used-truck sales bucked seasonal trend in November, preliminary numbers show; new Love's open in Alabama and Wyoming.
December 16, 2024
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A freight world without brokers: 'Carriers United' daring to do more than just dream
With time, this small fleet owner aims to build what he calls an "army of carriers" to deliver on goals: namely, to "put money back in the pockets of the carriers" in service to shippers, and relieve drivers of parking fees, tow threats.
December 11, 2024
Parking
Connecticut spending $31M to add truck parking spaces
The state said the multiyear project, underway now, will expand public parking in the state by about 44%. Also: DOT proposal would correct inadvertent drug-testing compliance challenges; fleet owner to pay $261K in restitution for fraud; more.
December 9, 2024
Life
Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Across America convoy set to roll
The tour will make 21 stops on its way to Washington, D.C., for Wreaths Across America Day. Also: FMCSA eyes hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers; new TA Express in Wisconsin.
December 6, 2024
Life
Canadian truck drivers busted in Illinois with $40M in cocaine
An Illinois State Police trooper discovered more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine in a truck during an inspection. Also: Former Calif. fleet exec sentenced for embezzling from company; FMCSA's MCSAC to meet this month; Pilot donates $50K to Folds of Honor.
December 4, 2024
Life
Drug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operation
In an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.
November 29, 2024
Regulations
4,000 tickets, warnings issued to truckers during Operation Safe Driver Week
The annual unsafe-driving enforcement initiative targeting cars and trucks resulted in nearly 6,000 total tickets/citations and warnings being issued. Also: Fleet owner hit for loan fraud; new Landstar facility includes parking; latest Highway Angel.
November 19, 2024
Regulations
Keep Tracking, Rollingtrans ELDs removed from 'Registered Devices' list
FMCSA removed three devices from its Registered ELDs list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola recalls battery-electric trucks; North Carolina reminds drivers to stay on truck routes; two new TA Express locations.
November 18, 2024
Life
Extra-spicy haul: $31 million in meth found in serrano-pepper load
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the contraband inbound to the U.S. from Mexico in Pharr, Texas. Also: PS Logistics acquires 45-truck Louisiana fleet; fleet owner elected mayor of Portland, Oregon; new Missouri Love's.
November 13, 2024
Life
Temporary I-40 fix could be open by Jan. 1 | Diesel truck availability prompts CARB ZEV change
The North Carolina DOT said a project to open one lane in each direction could be complete by Jan. 1. Also: CARB amends "zero-emission" sales regulation amid new-diesel-truck availability concerns; Love's co-founder passes; new TA opens in West Virginia.
November 6, 2024
Equipment
Cummins X15 fuel pump issue extends to Paccar trucks
Paccar is recalling more than 5,600 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with recalled Cummins X15 engines. Also: Mack Granite trucks recalled for non-compliant tires; Load One acquires Ohio-based expediter; two new Love's add 206 truck parking spaces.
October 28, 2024
Life
Bribery scheme costs fleet owner more than $8 million
The owner was part of a group of companies in a "pay-to-play" bribery scheme involving FedEx Ground in Salt Lake City. Also: Schneider announces changes to FreightPower load board platform; new Pilot open in Texas.
October 24, 2024
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