Trucker in I-75 crash that killed 6 in Chattanooga indicted
The National Transportation Safety Board says that the driver in the fatal June crash on Interstate 75 near the Ooltewah Trucker in I-75 crash that killed 6 in Chattanooga indicted CHATTANOOGA, TN -The National Transportation Safety Board says that the…
Lease Reimbursement Upheld for CA Truckers
Four truckers who had to trade in their rigs for clean-air models are entitled to a refund of their lease and insurance payments, a California appeals court ruled. The named plaintiffs in the case, Romeo Garcia, Eddy Gonzalez, Desiderio Aguilar and Wil…
How Apps Are Transforming U.S. Trucking
When Ethan Young decided to start his own shipping company, he didn’t have a truck, just one cargo van. One year later, he’s generated enough business to own three large trucks and hire a team of six drivers.
Number of Cargo Thefts Drop, Average Value Around $189,000
Cargo thefts in the U.S. are on the decline, but the value of each heist is virtually unchanged compared to last year, according to a new second quarter report from the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International . It recorded a tot…
Truck Driving Country From Freymiller Radio: The Driver Appreciation Station
Now, Freymiller Trucking makes it official with its Driver Appreciation Station, Freymiller Radio . The company’s own branded, digital radio channel streams live around the clock to online and mobile truckers across the The message is “driver appreciat…
Virginia trucker wins $92M prize from Pennsylvania Lottery
A truck driver who purchased a Mega Millions ticket at a truck stop claimed his $92 million prize Wednesday at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters. Steven Peloquin, 52, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, turned in the sole winning ticket from a Mega Millions d…
Trail King Expands Agriculture Product Offering
Trail King has released its complete line of agricultural product offerings with additional products from its recent acquisition of Dakota Trailer Manufacturing. A select set of products absorbed from Dakota Trailer, which manufactures aluminum grain t…
ContiTech Unveils New Headquarters
ContiTech unveiled its revamped North American headquarters to bring awareness to the public about the new name and brands created by Continental’s acquisition of Veyance Technologies. The headquarters is located at what was previously the Veyance head…
Canada Announces Stricter Vehicle, Fuel Standards
Canada’s Tier 3 regulations will introduce stricter air pollutant emission standards for new passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and certain heavy-duty vehicles beginning with the 2017 model-year, according to a release. The regulations will also reduce…
TravelCenters of America Kicks off Sixth Annual Fundraising Campaign to Benefit St. Christopher Fund
TravelCenters of America LLC , operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, will launch its annual campaign tomorrow, August 1 in support of the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund , a non-profit organization tha…