10-truck pileup on I-5
The scene of a crash involving multiple big rig trucks on the southbound Interstate 5 truck tunnel in the Newhall Pass that occurred in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
New Jersey Legislation Targets Independent Contractors
The New Jersey Assembly is going after trucking companies it says are improperly listing truck drivers as independent contractors, with a bill that the New Jersey Motor Truck Association warned would cause many trucking companies and owner-operators…
Driver Orientation: How Much is Retained?
In my seven years with Strategic Programs Inc., I have yet to come across a transportation organization that does not have an orientation for their newly hired Professional Drivers.
NATURAL GAS: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group intrigued by natural gas, but wants faster payback
HOUSTON, Texas — The environmental and economic benefits of running natural gas-powered Class 8 tractors is intriguing, but the payback isn’t yet quick enough to justify the substantial capital investment.
NATURAL GAS: Saddle Creek ponies up for CNG Freightliners
HOUSTON, Texas — Saddle Creek Transportation has embarked on an ambitious plan to convert its fleet to natural gas, and is already reaping substantial benefits.
NATURAL GAS: Does clean air make happier cows? Ohio dairy company thinks so, converts fleet to CNG
HOUSTON, Texas — As trucking fleet manager for a large Ohio dairy company, Chuck Diehl said he’s tired of hearing the lack of natural gas fuelling infrastructure referred to as a chicken-and-egg scenario. “It’s the cow and…
NATURAL GAS: For Paper Transport, transition to natural gas wasn’t about fuel savings
HOUSTON, Texas — When Paper Transport, a 370-truck regional carrier based in Green Bay, Wisc. decided to dabble in natural gas, it wasn’t the fuel savings that drove the decision. Instead, the company wanted to shield its customers from…
Adria Amos: Nonprofit offers new scholarship for truckers who can no longer drive
Special to the News Sentinel Donna Kennedy, right, executive director for St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, discusses an applicant with Dr.
OOIDA to throw big bash for 40th birthday
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is throwing a party to celebrate its 40th birthday. And you’re invited.
Trapped Trucker Rescued in Newhall Pass Crash
Fire-rescue crews extricated a truck driver who was trapped after a multiple big rig crash early Tuesday in the Newhall Pass truck route tunnel at the 5 and 14 freeway interchange.