Trucker Leads Police On 20-Mile Chase In Wilson County
LEBANON, Tenn. A Smithville trucker has been charged with driving under the influence after leading police on a 20-mile chase in his 18-wheeler. Fortunately no one was hurt, but the incident was caught on camera.
TCA launches inaugural issue of Truckload Authority magazine
The cover of the inaugural issue of Truckload Authority features Robert Low, TCA chairman and president and founder of Prime inc.
Port Authority says trucker used fake license plate to evade tolls
A truck driver was caught at the George Washington Bridge using a fake license plate to avoid tolls, the Port Authority said.
Ohio troopers train truckers to spot crime
A new program to train truck drivers to watch for signs of potential crimes and homeland security threats while traveling the highways was launched by the Ohio Highway Patrol at a May 23 training session for a group of Wal-Mart drivers, which was held …
Distracted trucker found guilty of homicide
A judge has found that a truck driver – who was searching for an energy drink that had dropped at his feet – took his eyes off the road for at least 16 seconds before his rig slammed into stopped traffic killing two women, one of whom was pregnant.
Texas DOT Planning for Freight Boom From Panama Canal expansion
Saying the state is in a “unique position” to take advantage of the upcoming expansion of the Panama Canal, the Texas Department of Transportation is taking steps to make sure the Lone Star State is well-positioned to capitalize on this economic oppo…
Ontario trucking companies optimistic about next quarter: OTA survey
TORONTO, Ont. — The majority of trucking companies in Ontario remain optimistic about their prospects for the next three months despite negative freight volume prospects, according to the second quarter business expectations survey conducted…
Natural Gas Future Has Potential, Report Says
A recently released natural gas analysis from TIAX LLC predicts the opportunity for the compressed-natural-gas fueling market will grow steadily over the next few years.
Housing, Manufacturing Numbers Good News for Trucking
Two key economic indicators that affect trucking freight, housing starts and industrial production, exceeded expectations in April.
Truck driver robbed at knife point in Jasper
Police say they received a call around 5:20 a.m. from the trucker who said he was asked for a cigarette by a black man in his 20s with short hair, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.