The Georgia Ports Authority has reached a record high with 37.77 million tons crossing its docks. When compared to FY2019, this current number is up 0.6%, or 223,000 tons. Current COVID-19 related challenges don’t seem to be slowing down port activity and ongoing expansions are keeping the movement pace steadily…
TravelCenters of America has opened its first TA Express in White Hills, Arizona through a franchise agreement with Orly Jackson and Lissette Fernandez. The brand new building is located at 19210 N. Hwy 93 and is the eighth travel center in the state. For truckers, this new location offers 67…
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy has shown us that those polled in Florida have high opinions for truck drivers and their trucks. A survey was conducted from July 20-23 that asked those on the Florida voter registration list their opinions about trucks before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 625…
I-81 in Virginia is a popular place for truckers to park for the night but is unsafe for the driver and the passing traffic. Recently, a deadly accident occurred due to a truck parking on the side of the road without its hazard lights on. This has lead to the…
Neste, a producer of renewable diesel fuel, has announced the opening of four new fueling stations throughout California. These stations are open 24/7 and offer quick and seamless customer service. Each is located in a convenient and popular spot for commercial vehicles of all sizes. There are two locations in…
The Idaho Trucking Association was making sure truckers passing through Idaho stay healthy and protected. ITA’s CEO was handing out masks and hand sanitizer yesterday to drivers going through the Lewiston Port of Entry weight station. The 250 masks handed out were supplied by the Idaho State Police. Recently, ITA…
Friday, July 31 is the last day to put in a nomination for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award. This award is given to a deserving veteran who has successfully transitioned into the trucking industry. The nomination period opened on June 10 and is ending tomorrow. This group of…
Here is a list of tips for commercial vehicle drivers who have to venture through areas of unrest and protests. These tips are put out by the American Trucking Associations’ Transportation Security Council and Safety Management Council. Avoid these areas.Plan your route around closed roads.Keep in touch with the delivery…
Last week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation put out a warning for potential cyber-attacks on electronic logging devices. According to a major ELD maker, there are currently no ELDs hacked out there and the FBI’s warning was just that, a warning about the potential risk to ELDs. There is a…
Texas Governor Greb Abbott is making sure essential supplies get through to areas that were hit by Hurricane Hanna in a timely manner. He has waived certain regulations for commercial truckers in the state of Texas that will allow truckers to keep going and deliver supplies where they are needed…