Woman recounts being in tunnel at time of crash
A pregnant woman who was involved in last week’s seven-vehicle crash inside the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia is worried she may lose her unborn child. Katalina Perez was driving her husband to work May 15 at the time of the collision,…
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NSC Predicts Fewer than 400 Roadway Fatalities Over Memorial Holiday
For the first time in four years, the National Safety Council has estimated less than 400 roadway fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend.
Trucking Charity Teams up With Country Singer to Support Drivers and Promote Health
The St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund has teamed up with Grammy nominated country music artist Joe Nichols to help raise awareness for the organization’s mission.
Alabama to Allow Younger Truck Drivers
The state legislature of Alabama has passed a bill that will allow the state to issue Class A commercial driver’s licenses to applicants as young as 18 years old to participate in intrastate commerce.
Reducing Pay Volatility Helps Fleet Keep Quality Drivers
While other fleets have increased driver pay in an attempt to curb high turnover rates, Roadmaster Group decided to focus on making pay more predictable.
FMCSA begins process of potentially redefining ‘ag commodities’ for hours exemptions
FMCSA has filed a “pre-rule,” also known as an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget that will seek industry input for defining who is allowed to run under exemptions granted to truckers hauling …
‘Joey’s Ride’ with trucking at Ohio elementary school; a trucker-songwriter releases first record in 40 years
Scenes from trucker-songwriter Tony Justice and Trucker Nation’s surprise visit to an elementary-school fan in Defiance, Ohio, last week Friday. Also: Longtime highway hauler and songwriter Will Beeley’s return to recorded music — after a nearly 40-ye…
McLeod Software Introduces Driver Choice and Trip Management
McLeod’s newest version of its LoadMaster transportation software, Version 19.1, marks the debut of LoadMaster Driver Choice, a tool fleets can use to better match loads and drivers, as well as a new Trip Management module.
Live music, showers, truck maintenance, more available at free GATS truck parking community
Like in previous years, the TA-Petro Truck Parking Community will be located at the Cotton Bowl’s Fair Park. Some amenities that will be offered at the truck parking lot include a shower trailer and basic truck maintenance services provided by TA-Petro…