Budget Debate Begins with Proposal to Cut Transport Programs
House Budget Committee Chairman Hal Rogers kicked off this year’s budget process with a plan that includes a 17 percent cut for highway and housing programs. The Kentucky Republican said that the $74 billion in overall cuts his committee envisions c…
Land Span Offers Teams Availability Bonus
Land Span Inc. recently launched its availability bonus program to team company drivers, offering them more flexibility and control over their earnings.
Diesel Hits $3.51 in Tenth Straight Weekly Increase
Diesel prices continued their upward trend this week, rising an alarming 7.5 cents to hit a new post-2008 high of $3.513.
TransCore Says Average Linehaul Rate Back to December Level of $1.55 per Mile
A 2.1 percent increase in flatbed rates nationwide brought the average line haul rate back up to December levels of $1.55 per mile, according to TransCore Truckload Trendlines
Volvo Introduces Innovative Lightweight Fifth Wheel System
Volvo Trucks in North America now offers a new fifth wheel option, installed directly into a truck’s frame.
Truck Drivers are real people and have real fun!
So one night Gary mentioned that he really wanted to have The Truckin Bozo’s name on his race car.
Some passengers sickened aboard Southwest flight
Southwest Airlines says about a dozen passengers on a flight from Tampa to Milwaukee complained of flu-like symptoms Monday afternoon.
Bill Would Have Allowed Truckers on Fast Lane
The House of Delegates shot down a bill that would have allowed truck drivers to use the far left lane on highways with three lanes or more, like Interstate 95 and 64.
Trucker wins fatigue inspection case
A federal judge has ruled Minnesota State Patrol conduct during a 2008 fatigue inspection violated a trucker’s rights against unreasonable search and seizure.
Eyewitness describes last week’s fatal vehicle plunge into icy river
This photo provided by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol shows responders working the scene in Miami, Okla.