ATRI: Trucking Costs Dropped in 2019
In 2019, the costs of trucking contracted significantly, from $1.82 to $1.65 per mile – a drop of 9%, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey.
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Several truck stops offer truckers free Thanksgiving meals
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Video: ‘Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses,’ new single from bluegrass leading light Tina Adair
The single release follows a successful 2019 for Adair, whose all-female Sister Sadie bluegrass group was nominated for a Grammy for their ‘Sister Sadie II’ record. The single will appear on a new record in the new year.
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Solid US on-time parcel delivery rates to falter: analyst
[caption caption="Last-mile carriers are managing capacity as retailers spread out promotions to ensure on-time deliveries. Photo credit: Greg K__ca / Shutterstock.com."][/caption]On-time delivery rates for small parcels are close to 100 percen…
3 new Love’s open; 300 parking spaces created
Love’s today announced the opening of three new locations, which combined have a total of more than 300 new truck parking spaces. The new locations include: Marion Illinois, off Interstate 57 Cordele, Georgia, off Interstate 75 West Memphis, Arka…
Detour of I-75/71 bridge expected through Dec. 23
Under an order by the Kentucky secretary of transportation drivers of commercial vehicles traveling northbound on Interstates 75/71 are encouraged to follow the detours that reroute them around the closed Brent Spence Steet Bridge and keeps them off su…
Holiday traffic expected to be lighter this week
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is expected to put a damper on Thanksgiving-related travel next week, meaning truckers could see a decrease in the number of motorists on the highways. However, professional drivers can still expect to see congestion i…
LG’s lightweight headset delivers comfort and superior sound
As a long-haul trucker logging hundreds of miles in all sorts of traffic and uncertain weather conditions, the last thing you need to worry about is your headset being uncomfortable and unresponsive to your communication needs. When you begin your driv…
2 of 3 Driver of the Year finalists are women
Three truckers — including two women — have been chosen as finalists for the Company Driver of the Year Award presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and Truckers News. The finalists for the company driver of the year award are: Bet…
Holiday could bring with it spike in cargo thefts
Cargo theft recording firm CargoNet is warning the trucking industry of expected increased theft activity during the Thanksgiving holiday period in the United States next week. The firm reviewed trucking theft data from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving …