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…
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…
Out of St. Joseph, Minnesota, Brenny Transportation was honored with Broker of the Year by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies. The award was given during the NASTC’s annual conference where one of Brenny’s drivers was also honored. Henry Kuperus was one of the Drivers of the Year and…
J.B. Hunt has “adopted” a kindergarten classroom at Isaac Singleton Elementary School in Illinois and helped them out. The $500 worth of classroom materials they received included books, dry erase markers, a toy cash register, and other useful things. To go along with these supplies the students were given a…
Sponsored by Garces and Son Trucking, the fourth annual Trucker’s Toy Drive will be on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the National Truck Stop in Vado, New Mexico. Registration for the parade will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday with the parade starting at 10 a.m. This is a cab only parade,…
With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Hours of Service, finding parking spaces when you need them can be tricky. Sleeping in empty lots or on the side of the road is dangerous, especially for women. As the hours of service dictate, truckers can cut their day short by finding…
When a vehicle passes a big truck and a kid along for the ride pumps their arm, truckers do what they always do, they blow their air horn. This is the “Trucker Salute” and it’s becoming less and less common out there on the road. It has been suggested that…