There is a new podcast in the trucking world called, HDT Talks Trucking. Put on by Heavy Duty Trucking, they let you know the trends and stories going on out there in the trucking industry. They will be discussing new technologies, safety, the latest news, and much more. The first…
The Lake Township Police Department in Ohio is starting a new program to help find missing kids and teens in the surrounding areas. They will be putting up bulletin boards at truck stops to post information and pictures about those who have gone missing. With the unique job truckers have…
College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is moving towards having a Commercial Driver’s License program. To further support this program the Armstrong family has established the “George P. Armstrong, Jr. Memorial Scholarship,” putting forth a $1,000 annual gift to a student enrolled in the CDL program. Armstrong…
Werner Enterprises has announced its first electric truck pilot program. Werner has partnered with Peterbilt, Meritor, and TransPower to run a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year. This zero-emission truck will have a dedicated account in Southern California, can haul up to 80,000 pounds, and…
The people calling the shots out there are looking at ways to save our air, and they have their eyes on cars, trucks, and transportation. California is looking for a zero-emissions regulation on vehicles, including trucks, and is recommending manufacturers build more electric models. With trucks making 20% of the…
The second-highest expense for a trucking company is for fuel and over the years companies have come up with different ways and strategies for lowering or offsetting this expense. Truck driver behavior and practices is one way to lower it; drivers can reduce unused idle time and slow down. Companies…
Royal Roads University graduate student Morgan Beaudry has put together a multimedia exhibit titled Knights of the Road. The idea for the exhibit came from a truck driver who had to go through the traumatic experience of someone committing suicide by stepping out in front of their truck. Beaudry discovered…
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s “Spirit of the American Trucker” truck is headed out on the roads again. At the helm is trucker Jon Osburn who is stopping at many places in California, Arizona, and Texas. Truckers are encouraged to stop by and chat with Jon about the issues and…
The Trucking Cares Foundation has awarded eight members of congress with the 2020 Hero Award for their efforts in combating human trafficking. By way of sponsoring legislation, raising awareness, and chairing legislative caucuses, these Congress members are doing their part to put an end to this unfortunate problem. Click the…
There is a lot of snow in Oregon and truckers are asking for drivers to be patient and to slow down a bit. This time of year it’s smart to slow down and move over when a trucker is on the side of the road putting on chains. The chains…