Kwik Trip Advocates Natural Gas Adoption
Kwik Trip, a convenience store and fuel chain with more than 400 locations in three states, is promoting liquefied and compressed natural gas as fuel sources to help increase nationwide adoption of LNG and CNG in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and other…
Canadian trucker sentenced for smuggling drugs
A Canadian truck driver has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for smuggling marijuana across the U.S.-Canadian border.
What to Expect at the Walcott, Iowa, Truckers Jamboree
Truckers are gearing up for the 33rd Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 12-13, celebrating America’s drivers. The two-day event, taking place at Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa, will include an antique truck display, a Super Truc…
Diesel Prices Spike After Three Months of Decerases
Diesel prices are up this week after a three-month-long downward trend, but gasoline prices continue to decline. Oil prices rose on Monday due to concerns that a labor dispute in Norway could lead to a complete shutdown of the country’s oil production.
Pork Rind Leader Says, "Thank You" To Truck Drivers
Rudolph Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of pork rinds, and ShurTech Brands, LLC., makers of Duck brand duct tape, are preparing to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 16-22, 2012 with an eight-week campaign that begins J…
What to Expect at the Walcott, Iowa, Truckers Jamboree
Truckers are gearing up for the 33rd Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 12-13, celebrating America’s drivers.
ADS Announces New Director of Training
The Association of Diesel Specialists appointed Tony Salas as director of training.
IdleAir Adds More Than 100 Spaces at 13 Locations
In response to customer demand, IdleAir is opening more than 100 additional spaces at 13 locations this summer:
IdleAir Adding Spaces
IdleAir, which provides HVAC, electricity, TV and Internet services at truckstops, says it’s openingmore than 100 additional spaces at 13 locations.
EOBR Cut-Off Faces Opposition in Senate
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor A bid by owner-operators to cut off funding for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic onboard recorder rule appears unlikely to pass.