The Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association is asking President Trump to look into and change regulations regarding truck parking, compliance, available restrooms, and other current issues truckers are facing during this time of crisis. Truck drivers are what’s currently keeping this country functioning, and it’s barely holding on. Without them, we…
Gas stations, rest stops, and travel centers are doing their part during this crisis to make sure truckers are taken care of. Pilot Flying J has put out a notice about what they are doing, in each state, in response to the current health crisis going on out there. Currently,…
Around the country, some supplies are becoming scarce due to the coronavirus and people are finding a new appreciation for those who haul our goods. There is a new hashtag being used out there to show truckers just how much we appreciate their continuing efforts out there on the road….
To address safety concerns, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has decided to open 13 of its 30 rest stops that are in critical locations. These are the locations that are now open for parking: Interstate 79: Crawford County NB/SB;Interstate 79: Allegheny NB only; Interstate 80: Venango County EB/WB;Interstate 80: Centre County…
Right now trucks are what is keeping the shelves stocked, the medical supplies available, and many other essential items available for people. Those truck drivers are running night and day to make sure we have what we need to get through this crisis. The American Trucking Associations is asking the…
With COVID-19 out there, a lot of places are shutting down but Love’s Travel Stops is not one of those places. They are staying open but are making some changes to how they run things to keep their employees and customers safe. Love’s has removed all items from the food…
The National Association of Truck Stop operators has put out some useful tips for truck stops and travel centers to help keep operations safely running for truckers during this crisis. There are links to resources pertaining to COVID-19 including webinars and conference calls. There is also an extensive list of…
In a recent announcement put out by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, all rest areas and welcome centers will be closed to the public starting today. Truckers need to be aware that they will no longer have access to these places due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Click the link…
The Women In Trucking Association and Walmart have announced the finalists for the 2020 Female Driver of the Year award. This award recognizes female drivers who are leaders in the industry, their communities, and who advocate for the trucking industry. The three women are Carmen Anderson for America’s Service Line…
To go along with the USDOT’s change in Hours of Service, Governor Abbott of Texas has waived some of its trucking regulations to help get relief supplies quicker to those in need. The regulations suspended include oversize and overweight permits, the International Registration Plan, and the 72-hour and the 144-hour…