A coalition of 10 organizations have put together a survey for truck drivers and are looking for input about the parking situation in the states of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Questions ask how often you pick up and deliver in these states, what type of load you…
The American Trucking Associations, U.S. Bank, OneBeacon, Michelin, and Hydro-Chem Systems, have teamed up to provide more hand sanitizer and meals for truck drivers out there on the road. This new initiative is to celebrate and help the unsung heroes who are making sure supplies are getting to where they…
With some of the states in this country opening back up, TravelCenters of America is doing the same, but slowly and safely. Currently, all TAs are open for business including fuel lanes, showers, restrooms, and parking. They have taken extra safety precautions, cleaning the stores more, and are following health…
Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao put out a call to the transportation industry to help stop human trafficking. The United States Department of Transportation’s initial goal was to get “100 Pledges in 100 Days” from organizations around the country and they have currently announced that they have doubled their goal….
The American Trucking Associations has unveiled the new logo for the 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The week of September 13-20 will be dedicated to showing the millions of truck drivers out there just how much they are needed and appreciated. Along with a new logo, the ATA has…
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Store has partnered with a handful of sponsors who want to help truck drivers save some money while out on the road. By using Love’s Connect app, the first 100,000 truckers to claim the “Thank A Driver” e-coupon will be able to redeem $5 for…
Last Friday, Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order allowing food trucks to serve at a handful of rest stops throughout the state. With a lot of restaurants closed and truckers having a hard time finding a hot meal while out on the road, the Governor is hoping this…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has put together an online repository for active emergency declarations from around the country, along with Mexico and Canada. Due to the pandemic, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have relaxed or changed some of their commercial vehicle regulations so essential products and services can get…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working with states, industry stakeholders, and carriers, to make sure one million protective masks provided by FEMA get handed out to truck drivers. States so far that have times and places set for today include Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Nebraska….
Workhound is a company that values driver feedback and during this pandemic, communication can be sparse. Workhound lets drivers give anonymous feedback allowing them to speak their minds. They have put together a list of driver feedback and concerns in regards to the current health crisis. Back in March, drivers…