Michigan’s annual spring weight restrictions have gone into effect. Areas with restrictions include M-20 from the interchange with US-31 in Oceana County, then east on M-20 to US-131, then north on US-131 to M-20 in Mecosta County, then east on M-20 to US-10 in Midland County, then east on US-10…
Michelin North America is launching two new fuel-efficient truck tires. The MICHELIN X Multi Energy Z2 is for regional and super-regional applications. Available in the United States and Canada, this tire sets a standard for fuel efficiency, traction, and mileage performance. The MICHELIN X Line Energy T2 is for long-haul…
Bike Week is once again rolling into Daytona Beach, Florida March 5-14. Nearby in Ormond Beach, at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Interstate 95, local Love’s Travel Stop #316 has announced that truck parking will not be allowed during this time. This is being done to help keep traffic…
Tripp Wheeler is back in an all-new adventure! Following the success of their first book, the authors of The Red, White and Blue Party have come out with another kid’s book about trucking. This time around you can follow, Tripp Wheeler and Detour, his sidekick, on their adventures while hauling…
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 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…