In Reno, Nev., the non-profit organization Truckers Against Trafficking taught law enforcement and truckers how to notice signs of human trafficking victims. Sponsored by the Nevada Trucking Association, the group taught more than 50 people how to spot suspicious activity. According to the Truckers Against Trafficking website, the organization has likely…
Earlier this month, in Burley, Idaho, the NewCold company opened a 180,000-square-foot facility worth $90 million. Employing 100 people, this is one of the nation’s largest cold storage warehouses. This facility is using advanced technology with its conveyance and stacking systems for loading and unloading trucks. The warehouse is kept…
Yesterday, in Bowling Green, Ky., Warren County officials joined Taz Trucking in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the company’s new 50,000-square-foot trucking facility off Nashville Road. This new facility has helped create 50 new jobs for the area. Since its beginning in 2004, Taz Trucking now has 100 trucks and…
Next school year, Union High School students in Clinton, N.C., will get the chance to learn how to drive a truck and the logistics that come along with it. The Sampson Community College (SCC) and the Sampson County Schools have combined forces and came up with a pilot program for…
This Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., truck drivers from throughout Washington state will show off their skills and compete to see who is the best of the best. Put on by the WTA (Washington Trucking Associations), the state’s Truck Driving Championship competition will be held at Reddaway Trucking…
This past weekend, in Pomeroy, Ohio, the locals started their summer off right with their 10th annual Kickin’ Summer Bash. There were many events for the entire family, including bounce houses, scavenger hunts, live music, and the third annual Tribute to the Truckers. The truckers were showcased and shown much…
TuSimple, the autonomous trucking company, and Pima Community College of Tucson, Ariz., have joined forces and created a new certificate program. This program, titled the “Autonomous Vehicle Driver and Operations Specialist,” begins in September. In order to continue building knowledge about driving a truck, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License…
This past weekend, Rushville, IN., had a series of nine tornadoes rip through some of its counties leaving a path of destruction. In this path was Fraley and Schilling Trucking, which caught some footage of a tornado forming in the distance, followed by heavy winds and debris. In this article…
By providing fuel discounts to drivers and fleets, including independently owned, small, and mid-sized fleets, Konexial is leveling the playing field when it comes to saving money on fuel. This program will give instant savings on fuel at approximately 500 locations across the United States. There is no sign up…
ZF Group, a leader in automotive safety systems, has added automated steering technology to further help drivers stay safe while on the road. Just like the lane-keeping technologies on many newer passenger vehicles, this new technology warns truck drivers when they are veering out of their lanes. By using cameras…