The ELD mandate went into effect in December of 2017, and carriers had two years to switch their old Automatic On-Board Recording Devices to the new Electronic Logging Devices. With the technology of today, and laws involving hours of service and miles driven, the ELDs are better trackers than AOBRDs….
A new TA Express has opened in Summit, South Dakota off Exit 201 on Interstate 29. Regarding an agreement with Heinz, inc., this is the third Coffee cup to be converted into a TA Express. This new stop will include ten diesel lanes, 80 truck parking spots, three private showers,…
Driving on ice can be a treacherous thing, driving a big rig on ice can lead to some scary and interesting situations. Ice Road Truckers is a show about driving big trucks across the frozen Alaska and Candian tundra. Click the link below to find out what muskeg does to…
In 2008 the record tonnage going through Duluth Seaway Port Authority reached 302,000, which they have now surpassed. With the high number of wind turbine parts going through the port this past year, they have now reached a record tonnage high of 306,000. Dutch ship, the Happy River, helped with…
Rocketail’s new wing system opens and closes when it needs to. The system includes 2 side Wings and a top Wing. When you back into another trailer or dock the system closes, and when you pull away the system opens back up again. It is a fully responsive system requiring…
Here is the final part of The Arctic Story. The Timelapse Trucker tells his father’s story.
NFI Industries, a supply chain provider, has inducted 21 of its drivers into its inaugural Haul of Fame. The awards ceremony took place at the company’s new headquarters in Camden, N.J., where company drivers from all over North America were honored with over 20 years of safe driving. NFI has…
Here is part four of The Arctic Story. A son tells the story of his dad’s life as a trucker in the 80s.
During the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta, Georgia, Mack debuted the Black Anthem. This limited edition truck will only have a run of 500 made. The 70″ stand-up sleeper is painted Mack black, is trimmed in black, the cab steps and deck plates are powder-coated in black, it…
Roadside inspections don’t have to be a scary thing. Sure, there are a lot of horror stories out there but if you have the proper training and know and follow the rules, then you have nothing to worry about and can be on your way when all is said and…