State Sen. Mike Gierau wants to quickly change how truckers are ticketed for traveling on the Teton Pass when there is a truck ban. Throughout the year, trucks weighing over 60,000 pounds are not allowed on the Teton Pass, and trailers of any kind are not allowed in the winter….
The American Trucking Association’s For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased by 1.4% in January. This was following a rise of 1.2% in December, and increases, even the slight ones, are a good sign for the times. When compared to January 2020, when it was down 2.1% and the December before by…
The Canadian Government has stated that all travelers coming into Canada must now use the ArriveCAN app. All travelers must fill out and submit their information before or when they enter Canada. Currently, all truckers coming into Canada can submit their information in advance. Truckers will be able to submit…
It’s tax time once again and there are many tax deductions for truckers out there to take advantage of. These tax tips are for any truck driver, including company and owner-operator, to help save them money. Things like cell phones and licensing fees can be deducted from your declared taxable…
The Washington State Department of Transportation has closed three main passes due to heavy rain and increased avalanche dangers. The US 2 Stevens Pass, the I-90, Snoqualmie Pass, and the US 12 White Pass are all closed with no estimated time of reopening. Click the link below for a map…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared a Regional Emergency Declaration in response to the damage and fuel issues caused by severe winter weather across the country. Millions of people are currently without electricity, heat, and water and are in need of immediate assistance. Affected areas within the declaration…
The Canadian federal government has put out a new list of travel measures, including COVID-19 testing when arriving at the border, that does not apply to truckers. Truck drivers are the ones delivering essential goods in and out of the country and they are now exempt from being quarantined and…
The latest winter storm has left a path of ice, snow, and power outages across the country. Without power and to keep employees safe, a lot of trucking stops have had to shut down. Click on the links below to learn which locations are closed, which locations have no water,…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has stated that the Emergency Declaration is in need of extension and expansion. The original declaration was issued in the wake of the presidential national emergency related to the COVID-19. The new extension for carriers to offer direct emergency assistance runs through May 31,…
Kenworth’s new on-highway flagship is the T680 Next Generation which improves on the classic Kenworth T680. This new truck comes with a 15-inch Digital Display, Next Gen SmartWheel, LED headlamps, advanced airflow, and advanced driver assistance systems. The new aerodynamics of this truck help save money on fuel due to…