Saia, Inc., has opened a new terminal in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 64,000 square foot terminal sits on 42 acres, has 147 doors with room for more, it has an office building, a maintenance shop, and a high-speed fueling station. It also contains energy-efficient technology and sustainable construction. This terminal is…
The 13th annual Truckers for Troops fundraiser will be running from November 11 through November 15. Put on by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; this telethon raises money to send service personnel in combat zones care packages. It also assists veterans’ facilities in the U.S. To be a part of…
The following Love’s Truck Tire Care Centers and Speedcos are offering 24/7 service on tire, lube, and mechanical for professional drivers. Love’s Truck Tire Care – Lake Wales, Florida 17309 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853Love’s Truck Tire Care – Sioux Falls, South Dakota 5301 North Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls,…
The list that is linked below describes the worst ten highways in America for rookie drivers, but I feel that this list is meant for everyone. Colorado has some curvy highways that run through the Rockies with thousand-foot drops straight down the sides. California is on the list twice for…
Momma’s Roadhouse, at 855 Kentucky, is going to be a trucker themed bar. It’s currently open, but they are still working on the decor. The owners plan on displaying a lot of street signs and clothing items related to trucking. This 21 and over dive bar is going to have…
TruckPark Inc. has announced its partnership with StoreMyTruck.com, providing access to more than 40 reservable and secure locations around the country. With this partnership, they are planning on adding over 10,000 new truck parking spaces to their app. The company’s goal is to make it easier for truck drivers to…
Back in August, Harold Hyde, a driver for Old Dominion Freight Line, drove his truck into the middle of the road to save a small child. Hyde stopped traffic in all directions, put on his hazards, jumped out of his truck, and kept the boy safe. Not too long after,…
Starting today, gas and diesel taxes are going up in Arkansas. Gas tax is going up 3 cents and diesel tax is going up 6 cents. This is the first time fuel tax has been raised in two decades, but the good news is that this extra tax will be…
Currently, the state law gives police the ability to fine truck drivers if accumulated snow causes injury or death. Now, they are pushing to be able to ticket for failing to clear snow and ice from their vehicles. Within 24 hours of the weather event, drivers have to put in…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated a federal rule that now gives states more flexibility when working with federally funded highway projects. This century-old rule restricted states from using patented or proprietary technology for highway projects. Now, the updated rule will allow states to be…