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Ask Hutch: There’s a grain of truth to rumor on truck wrecks
Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers investigate a crash at the intersection of US 50 and Buhler/Haven Rd. Friday morning, Nov. 11, 2016.
Trucker kept driving after fiery motorcycle crash, cops say
A 20-year-old motorcyclist survived a fiery crash that occurred after he slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer, Manheim Township police said Friday. Police said the cyclist, whom they didn’t name, struck the truck on Route 30 westbound at 8:17 a.m. Thursday.
Truckers Find Redemption From Being Giftless Grinches This Christmas
Holiday shopping can be a struggle for anyone because of long lines, traffic and things being sold out, but for the truck driver, it’s one of their biggest holiday woes. Truck stops are mini-meccas of stuff tailored for the traveler.
Armed trucker arrested after Missouri rest stop standoff
An armed truck driver was arrested Friday after his hours-long standoff at a Missouri rest stop forced the freeway’s closure and snarled traffic for miles ahead of the holiday weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a Twitter post that the man was taken into custody about 1 p.m. at the Interstate 29 rest stop north of Kansas City, though it didn’t elaborate about circumstances involving his arrest.
Armed truck driver in custody after forcing closure of I-29 near Kansas City, Mo.
Missouri authorities say an armed trucker is in custody after his hours-long standoff at a rest stop near Kansas City, Missouri, forced the closure of the freeway ahead of the holiday weekend. The State Highway Patrol said in a Twitter post Friday afte…
TransForce changes corporate name to TFI International
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has officially changed its corporate name to TFI Interational. The company says the name change better reflects the increased geographic scope of its operations. The change of corporate name was approved by shareholders at a special…
Being a truck driver on Siberia’s ‘ice highway’ is one of the most dangerous jobs in Russia
As temperatures dip below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, the rivers of Russia’s Arctic north freeze solid. While for most it’s an excuse to stay indoors, winter is when the trucking business comes to life.
Amazon Hopes To Match Truckers, Shipments With New App
Amazon hopes that a new app will revolutionize the trucking industry – and make shipping its goods around the world cheaper. Business Insider reports that the world’s largest e-retailer plans to launch an “Uber for trucking” app next summer.
Schneider Files Paperwork Preparing to Go Public
Schneider National Inc. has filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission in preparation for going public with an initial public stock offering of up to $100 million. The Wisconsin-based fleet, one of the largest carriers in the U.S. with…