Salt Lake City carrier raises driver pay
A 450-truck carrier headquartered in Salt Lake City is the latest trucking company to increase driver pay. Pride Transport, a family-owned and operated carrier, recently announced an across-the-board pay increase effective today, Dec. 1. Driver pay inc…
Pilot Flying J holds Hauliday Giveaway
Beginning today, Dec. 1, Pilot Flying J will ask a question on its Facebook page in its Hauliday Giveaway post for professional drivers. To enter, drivers need to answer the question in the comments of the post within 24 hours for the chance to win tha…
Penske acquires Black Horse Carriers
Penske Logistics announced Monday, Nov. 30, it has reached an agreement to acquire 2,000-truck Black Horse Carriers. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals…
Organization helping truckers sets $ record
An organization of truckers that helps other professional drivers’ families in need has set a fund-raising record and is looking for even more folks to help. The Truckers Christmas Group today announced it has already raised more than $20,000, th…
Survey finds many truckers will drive and not retire
In one way, it seems as though truck drivers are not at all like most other Americans. But, in another, truckers are similar to their non-driving counterparts. A survey earlier this year by TD Ameritrade found most American workers want to retire by th…
One trucker’s push for potential national resolution to fight DIPG and other childhood cancers
A national resolution, owner-op Howard Salmon and other advocates believe, could do wonders for awareness to take what progress is being made on treating DIPG to another level. Salmon’s son, Liam, continues to suffer from his brain stem tumor.
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Team owner-ops recognized for helping young boy after crash
Husband-wife team William and Becky Gregory were named Highway Angels for rescuing/caring for a boy following a crash that killed his father. And other news: RLS Logistics’ new brokerage office. FMCSA allows brake-activated amber pulsating lights for v…
Surcharges help manage capacity for merchandise returns
[caption caption="Last-mile providers are adding surcharges to returns to manage capacity. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Retailers will continue to face last-mile capacity constraints beyond the holiday shopping season as consumers…
Goodyear Debuts Super-Regional Drive Tire
In addition to the new Fuel Max RSD super-regional drive tire, Goodyear is also introducing three new premium spliceless UniCircle retread tires.
Goodyear to Introduce Fuel Max LHD 2 Long-Haul Tire
Goodyear’s latest long-haul drive tire is designed with a fuel-focused tread compound combination that offers low rolling resistance.