Drivers arrested for hauling illicit drugs
A truck driver was arrested in San Diego Friday, Oct. 9, when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found a huge cache of illegal narcotics stashed in a load of medical supplies. CBP agents seized an estimated $7.2 million in drugs including: 3,014…
One fleet ups driver pay, another adds bonuses
A 450-truck reefer carrier in western Ohio increased driver pay recently. Unlike many in the trucking industry, the raise given by Continental Express Inc. was not strictly in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Jake Albers, director of oper…
Red Kap, Cracker Barrel team up to feed truckers
Red Kap, a maker of workwear, is collaborating with Cracker Barrel restaurants to give truckers free meals. Now through Oct. 25, the Trucker Tab provides a link to receive a $15 gift card good for a meal at one of the 660 Cracker Barrel restaurants in …
Bridgestone, Yokohama Announce Price Increase
Both Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Yokohama Tire Corp. recently announced they will be increasing tire prices.
BYD Brings Zero Emission Refuse Collection to Fla.
The City of Ocala, Fla., will add five Class 8 battery-electric refuse trucks to its fleet, making it one of the first cities in Florida to adopt BYD’s zero-emission technology.
FTR: September Trailer Orders Jump to Third Highest Month on Record
According to preliminary reports from FTR, September’s U.S. net trailer orders hit a third-highest-month-ever record at 52,000 units, 23,500 units above August and 33,400 more than September 2019.
Cummins unveils 2021 engine lineup
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins has unveiled its 2021 X12 and X15 engine lineup, expanding the use of several features that have been limited to X15 Efficiency Series engines. Fuel economy and oil drain intervals are experiencing a boost as well. “Both the X1…
Coalition seeks feedback on parking in CA, AZ, NM, TX
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Report: Revenue Per Mile Decreased Year over Year
According to the American Truck Business Services’ (ATBS) Mid-Year Independent Contractor Benchmarks and Trends Report, while some aspects of trucking, such as mpg, have improved since June 2019, revenue has seen an overall drop in the past year.
Automatic slack adjusters called ‘automatic’ for a reason
Making a brake adjustment in an auto-slack may not correct a problem if there is a bigger, underlying problem with the brake system. An advanced technician can be a valuable ally for any owner-operator, yet there are also educational modules for self-h…