The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week runs next week, July 12-18, 2020. This year’s campaign is focused on speeding and the consequences of driving too fast. Around the country, law enforcement will be on the lookout for drivers who are being unsafe on our highways and issue…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of truck/car shows are going virtual this year. Included in this list is Iowa 80 Truckstop’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Click the link below to experience the Jamboree with events including a super truck beauty contest, antique truck display, a truckers’ best friend pet…
TravelCenters of America would like everyone to know that all TA, Petro Stopping Centers, and TA Express locations are open for business. For those hard-working truckers out there, all fuel lanes are open and there is no fuel rationing going on. Another good thing for truckers is noted that all…
The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that the available truck parking at the 1-66 West Manassas Safety Rest Area will be closed for about two weeks starting Monday, July 6. Trucks, trailers, and multi-axle vehicles will not be allowed to park there, but passenger cars will still be allowed….
There are new technologies coming out on a fairly frequent basis that will turn the emissions-thick trucking industry into something sustainable to help our environment. It’s not going to be an easy turnaround and the infrastructure change is going to be huge and take time, but it sounds like it’s…
The trucking industry is a competitive one and can be quite profitable if you keep your trucks in a row. Here are some tips to help increase those profits and become a great success. It’s important to keep your bookkeeping up to date and make sure everything is recorded, down…
With increasing cargo volume and truck traffic comes a need for more room, and the Port of Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas is getting some much-needed space for trucks. As part of its Port Access Program, the Texas Department of Transportation has given the Port a $1.57 million grant to build…
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection of Homeland Security have some advice to give commercial carriers that are crossing the borders. Their Office of Field Operations allows carriers to prepay the single-crossing user fee online before arriving at the border. Fees can be paid at the Decal/Transponder Online Procurement System….
Hyliion, a maker of electric powertrains for Class 8 commercial vehicles has announced its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender. This long-haul electric truck delivers superior performance while reducing emissions and saving the trucking industry money. The logistics company Agility, has backed these new powertrains by pre-ordering up to 1,000 trucks. Trucking…
During the virtual Truckload Carriers Association’s Safety and Security Meeting, two fleets gave some insights on how they create a safety culture and it’s some good advice. Making sure your drivers are fully equipped with important information and reference materials about safety is a good place to start. A good…