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Goodyear opens 2 Wingfoot locations

Truck centers are in Joplin, Mo., and Greenwood, La.

November 16, 2011

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Trucking safety record improves

The fatal crash rate involving large trucks has fallen each year since 2005, according to FMCSA statistics.

November 16, 2011

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Marcus Beam named TCA Highway Angel of the Year

Epes Transport System driver rescued woman and two children from overturned car.

November 16, 2011

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I-29 lanes in Iowa to reopen

Two lanes are scheduled to reopen in each direction on Friday, Nov. 18.

November 15, 2011

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TransCore freight index up in October

North American Freight Index climbed 39 percent last month compared with October 2010.

November 15, 2011

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Pennsylvania bans texting

Under the new law, which takes effect in early March, violators can be fined $50.

November 15, 2011

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Tonight: Chat with ex-IRT bad boy Dave Redmon

Sign up for a free live chat session with Dave Redmon, who was fired from the “Ice Road Truckers” TV series.

November 14, 2011

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Diesel price soars

Since Oct. 10, the national average price of diesel has climbed 26.6 cents a gallon.

November 14, 2011

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CDL changes start Jan. 30

Truckers must keep paper copies of their medical examiner’s certificate with them while driving for another two years.

November 14, 2011

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Washington launches system to check compliance

State has installed automated cameras at 12 weigh stations and ports of entry that take a picture of the truck and license plate.

November 14, 2011

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Panther honors owner-operator for heroism

Mike Schiotis came to the aid of a female driver as she was being beaten and shot at by an ex-boyfriend along I-380.

November 14, 2011

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Western Star releases 2012 calendar

Each month’s original artwork pays homage to a different movie genre while incorporating various Western Star applications.

November 13, 2011