The 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is on its way and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is along for the journey. The tree was harvested in Colorado’s Uncompahgre National Forest and will be transported almost 2,000 miles with many stops along the way. The FMCSA…
#StopTheTires is blowing up social media platforms today because the truckers that run our country are protesting the incoming Biden administration to the White House. Today, Veteran’s Day is a sort of warning and the strike starts. Then, from November 26 through November 29, truckers around the country will be…
New York’s Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a plan to further prevent trucks from hitting low bridges throughout the state. There will be a collaboration between the New York State Police, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, and the New York Department of Transportation. In an average year, 220 of…
Winter roads are here in some parts of the country, and nobody (especially truckers) look forward to those. Yet, there are beautiful roads to travel all across America. Traveling west from Montana to Idaho allows for some pretty majestic views. You get snowy mountain peaks, national forests, and a sky…
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 16th Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report. 2020 was a year for the books when it comes to challenges within this industry, and ATRI has put together the top issues out there. The driver shortage has once again topped the main…
TravelCenters of America Inc. has opened a new TA Express in Carthage, Texas located at Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 59. This new travel center offers 5 diesel fueling stations, 50 truck parking spaces, 4 private showers, laundry facilities, a gaming room, and much more. This new TA Express brings…
It’s not a job for everyone, being alone out on the road all day every day, but there are things you can do to make it less taxing on your mind and body. One of the main concerns within this industry is staying alert, so here are some things you…
Freightwaves put out a survey recently asking truck drivers how they are voting this year. Turns out, the majority said they are going down to the polls and voting in person. 70% of the Twitter survey responders said they planned to vote in person and 75% of the LinkedIn responders…
In some parts of the country, winter and all its blustery glory has arrived. There are always tips and tricks from truckers out on the roads but here’s a few more you may not know about. Basic items all truckers should have include winter jackets, fuel additives, and chains (if…
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Attorney General Ashely Moody have teamed up to create the Highway Heroes campaign. Together, they will be asking half a million truck drivers to join the fight against human trafficking. They will be mailing out materials to Florida’s CDL holders…