Truckers

Truck Stops Closed due to Winter Storm

The latest winter storm has left a path of ice, snow, and power outages across the country. Without power and to keep employees safe, a lot of trucking stops have had to shut down. Click on the links below to learn which locations are closed, which locations have no water,…


FMCSA Expands and Extends Emergency Declaration, Again

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has stated that the Emergency Declaration is in need of extension and expansion. The original declaration was issued in the wake of the presidential national emergency related to the COVID-19. The new extension for carriers to offer direct emergency assistance runs through May 31,…


Kenworth’s New T680 will Optimize the Trucking Experience

Kenworth’s new on-highway flagship is the T680 Next Generation which improves on the classic Kenworth T680. This new truck comes with a 15-inch Digital Display, Next Gen SmartWheel, LED headlamps, advanced airflow, and advanced driver assistance systems. The new aerodynamics of this truck help save money on fuel due to…


Winter Weather Truck Restrictions put on Pennsylvania Roads

With the upcoming winter storm and potential for dangerous roads, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has put out vehicle restrictions throughout the state. Starting at 6:00 PM tonight, the following roads will have vehicle restrictions on them: Interstate 70 from the West Virginia border to…



Hawaiian Trucking School has a Waitlist for New Drivers

There is a truck driver shortage out there and the pandemic has not stopped this need, it has only increased the need for delivery drivers. The owner of the Professional Driving Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii has a waitlist for new drivers and his classes are booked through next year. People…


CODOT Shares Study Regarding Hazmat and Tunnels

The Colorado Department of Transportation has conducted a study on the goods and the bads of transporting hazardous materials through the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels. Running trucks through tunnels is always a risky business and this study looked at all of the angles. If something did happen inside the tunnel, that…


AZ511 Now Offers Handy Truck Routing Info for Arizona

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information website 511 now has a new feature for truckers. ADOT’s AZ511 (az511.gov) now allows commercial vehicle drivers to plan their routes. This new feature allows truckers to see vehicle restrictions for length and width along with escort requirements. This route planner goes along…


St. Louis College is Offering Truck Driver Training

The St. Louis Community College in Missouri is helping fill empty big rig seats. There is a truck driver shortage out there and this college is doing its part by offering a new program. The CDL Truck Driver Training program will teach students the rules and regulations of the road…


New Comic Book Showcases a Big Rig

Nocterra is a new comic dreamed up by Batman alums Tony Daniel and Scott Snyder. The sun has been cut off from the earth shrouding everything in a strange darkness that alters just about every living thing and can change them into ‘Shades’ if they are in the darkness too…