The Mid-State Truck Service in Wisconsin is holding its annual ‘Truckers for Tots’ campaign. This is the campaign’s 11th year and Mid-State plans on spending over $33,000 for kids in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, and Chippewa Falls. They are making sure that kids wake up Christmas morning with presents under…
The Hess Corporation has been around for many years and one of its greatest and continuing legacies is the Hess Toy Truck. After the first gas station opened, Leon Hess wanted to make sure families had access to an affordable toy for the holidays so he came up with the…
A couple from Lafayette, Louisiana is teaching other truckers how to become independent. They had to figure out the steps in becoming independent on their own and want to share this knowledge with others who are looking to head in that direction. The “Being in Charge of your Own Authority”…
Over 65 new officially-licensed items have been added to the 2020 Kenworth Merchandise Collection. Some of the items include a jacket, a hoodie, a tumbler, and some hats. Click the link below to read the full list and find out how to purchase this merchandise. Read the full press release.
On December 17 all motor carriers subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device final rule must be using an ELD. Automatic onboard recording devices will no longer be allowed and those utilizing AOBRDs must have a fully functioning ELD installed by the deadline. The FMCSA will…
The Sleigh Bells and Santa program provides Christmas gifts to the children of truck drivers who have passed away. This year, they are giving each child a $500 529 College Education Fund. The nomination period for this program is open until December 20. The funds will be available in the…
Governor Ned Lamont is asking state lawmakers to pass a ‘trucks only’ toll plan as soon as they can and the Connecticut trucking industry is not happy about it. With 62% of the freight in Connecticut traveling within the state these ‘truck only’ tolls will harm the economy. One trucking…
In 2007 Perdue Farms helped haul wreaths for the first time with one of their trucks for Wreaths Across America, now it will be sending 12. They will travel along the East Coast and into Ohio delivering wreaths for veterans’ graves. Since they joined, Perdue has hauled 250,000 wreaths and…
FreightWaves Passport is a new platform offering continuous education and in-depth research, among other things. The new team is set to launch more research projects and reports. When you become a member you have access to discounts for FreightWave events, proprietary research about the trucking industry, a quarterly magazine, and…
While making deliveries around Southern California, two of Penske Logistic’s Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadia trucks have logged over 10,000 miles. While partnering with Freightliner and Daimler trucks, Penske’s Innovation Fleet is one that is helping the environment and reduce emissions in California. They are planning on deploying 10 of these…