September saw the highest number of trailer sales in 2019 with around 19,000 units. When compared to August, this was an increase of 81%. Yet, when compared to September of 2018, sales are still down 66%. This may be leading to a healthy outlook on trailer sales for 2020 as…
Construction has begun for a new truck staging area in Mount Olive, North Carolina and will have spaces for 60 trucks, restrooms, scales, and refrigeration hookups. Located on the new Pickle Road connecting Talton Drive with Highway 55, this new area is a much-needed necessity for all the trucks that…
From Plain City, Utah, Gene England, of C.R. England, is going to be celebrating his centennial birthday next week. England spent a lot of time in the military during WWII, is a father to six boys, and he always knew he wanted to be a truck driver like his dad,…
From six manufacturing facilities, almost 3,500 Mack Truck unioned employees have gone on strike. As negotiations are going on, the facilities in Maryland, Florida, and Pennsylvania are down employees. The striking workers are looking for better benefits packages and more pay. The president of Mack Trucks was hoping they could…
Since 2002, Volvo Trucks has been the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program and they have announced that they will continue to do so for 2020. This small group of people is recognized for their impeccable driving skills, excellent safety records, and advocacy for safety in…
Truckers, with their long-term usage of a CB radio, have developed their own language. It’s often used when dealing with hazards or the presence of law enforcement on the road. Here are some examples: Bumper Sticker – This is a vehicle that is tailgating. With their lack of vision directly…
Griffeth & Son Trucking is expanding its operations and adding 40 new jobs by the end of the year. It has purchased the former Heritage Plastics Building on Lisbon Street in Carrollton, Ohio, and will continue to grow its limestone hauling division, including a rail infrastructure. For this revitalization project,…
John N. John, a family-owned transportation company out of Crowley, Louisiana, has launched a new, and very visible, campaign supporting breast cancer awareness. Unveiled at the beginning of October, breast cancer awareness month, the bright-pink fleet will be out on the roads raising awareness and money for this disease. Supported…
According to a study recently done by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there are not enough truck parking spots to go around in Minnesota. With more than 26,000 truck trips around the state every day, there are only 4,846 available parking spots. MnDOT handles 14% off the available spaces while…
The Overal Winner of the MASTIO Quality Award for national less-than-truckload carriers was given to Old Dominion Freight Line for the tenth year in a row. The third-party researchers surveyed decision-makers in the logistics industry about a variety of measures. Some of these measures include shipments delivered with no damage…