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…
Founder of SD trucking company passes
Gary Goodman, Sr. was 70
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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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How PPP loans, other pandemic measures, could affect owner-operators’ 2020 tax bills
Stimulus measures and IRS policies related to the pandemic will have effects on federal income taxes coming due April 15.
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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 …
Flatbed and dry van rates continued to accelerate in Nov.; reefer relaxed
For the first time since April, per-mile rates for refrigerated loads slipped from the preceding month, according to rates averages from Truckstop.com. That’s despite continued gains for flatbed and dry van rates, and despite the grocery rush before Th…