Detour of I-75/71 bridge expected through Dec. 23
Under an order by the Kentucky secretary of transportation drivers of commercial vehicles traveling northbound on Interstates 75/71 are encouraged to follow the detours that reroute them around the closed Brent Spence Steet Bridge and keeps them off su…
Holiday traffic expected to be lighter this week
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is expected to put a damper on Thanksgiving-related travel next week, meaning truckers could see a decrease in the number of motorists on the highways. However, professional drivers can still expect to see congestion i…
LG’s lightweight headset delivers comfort and superior sound
As a long-haul trucker logging hundreds of miles in all sorts of traffic and uncertain weather conditions, the last thing you need to worry about is your headset being uncomfortable and unresponsive to your communication needs. When you begin your driv…
2 of 3 Driver of the Year finalists are women
Three truckers — including two women — have been chosen as finalists for the Company Driver of the Year Award presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and Truckers News. The finalists for the company driver of the year award are: Bet…
Holiday could bring with it spike in cargo thefts
Cargo theft recording firm CargoNet is warning the trucking industry of expected increased theft activity during the Thanksgiving holiday period in the United States next week. The firm reviewed trucking theft data from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving …
Trucking after Trump: Politics as Usual
What will a Biden administration mean for the trucking industry? We talk to trucking industry groups that are active in Washington, D.C., for their insight.
Learning to see: Your recognition could solve a crime, save a life
Driving trucks will condition most professionals to almost automatically notice dangers on the highways – objects in the lane, erratic drivers speeding and weaving. Yet our eyes and ears need to be tuned to other situations, too, where our recognition …
Cargo theft trending up year-over-year
SensiGuard reports cargo theft numbers increased by 7% in the third quarter year-over-year. And other news: RLS Logistics is expanding its direct-to-consumer services; Love’s is giving away prizes to truckers; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel fo…
XStream Aero Supplier Expands Focus, Changes Name
XStream Trucking’s new TruckLabs company name reflects its expanding role in bringing new engineering solutions based on research and data to the North American trucking industry.
TBC Introduces New Truck Tire Brand
Prinx Tires is a new brand of medium-duty radial truck tires for the North American market.