Trucking group wants drivers prioritized for COVID vaccine

ATA sent letters to the White House, CDC, President-elect Biden urging truckers be included in the first phase of COVID vaccines. And other news: Truckers Christmas Group’s record, nomination-deadline change. Annual Wreaths Across America event set. Mi…

Freddo Rivera’s 2015 Kenworth T880 dump

The truck sports a Cummins ISX with a custom turbo, manifold and computer tune. It’s backed by an 18-speed with 4:10 Meritor rears.
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Averitt collects 7,500 lbs. of food for local charity

Truck drivers and other associates at Averitt Express’ Dallas service center recently used some friendly competition to donate more than 7,500 pounds of food to a local charity. Participants divided into three teams to see who could contribute the most…

HK Truck Center Salutes Hereos of 2020

The heartfelt holiday video highlights the simple, yet ebullient tradition of the trucker’s salute – something that put a smile on children and truck driver’s faces, everywhere. 

Volvo to Start Production of VNR Electric Early in 2021

Full-scale production of Volvo’s VNR Electric regional-haul tractors will begin in early 2021. The company aims to provide not just an electric truck, but a whole end-to-end solution, including charging and maintenance.

Hours waiver for COVID relief haulers extended into 2021

FMCSA’s emergency HOS waiver for COVID relief haulers has been extended. And other news: XPO spins off its warehousing business; Volvo VNR Electric buyers will benefit from a premium service package; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping …

Hours waiver for COVID relief haulers extended into 2021

FMCSA’s emergency HOS waiver for COVID relief haulers has been extended. And other news: XPO spins off its warehousing business; Volvo VNR Electric buyers will benefit from a premium service package; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping …