Truckers will be stopped to hear about dangerous CO pass
On U.S. 160 in mountains of Colorado
Facility Association updates truck insurance rules
TORONTO, Ont. – Facility Association – established as an insurer of last resort — has revamped its rating and commercial underwriting rules, making it harder for trucking companies to misrepresent business activities. Carriers looking to secure t…
Hankook’s New Mobile App Provides Info & Service
Hankook Tire has developed its first app for TBR (Truck and Bus Radial) dealer and fleet customers featuring a dealer locator and emergency roadside assistance service.
Denny Slagle joins EV startup TrovaCV
PULASKI, Va. — Denny Slagle, who retired as executive vice-president of Volvo Group and president of Mack Trucks in 2018, has joined electric vehicle startup Trova Commercial Vehicles as senior adviser, the company announced Tuesday. TrovaCV was …
Magazine names top transportation companies for women
Redefining the Road magazine, the magazine of the Women In Trucking Association recently announced the list of the “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” for 2020. There are several key features that distinguish companies recognized on…
Women make up 6.7% of U.S. trucking’s drivers
The trucking industry generated $791.7 billion in revenue in 2019, moving 11.84 billion tons of freight, according to the latest edition of ATA American Trucking Trends 2020, the American Trucking Associations’ annual compilation of industry data. Amon…
Prepare for uncertain winter weather with these apps
While Fall just arrived recently, AccuWeather took time out from all things pumpkin spiced to turn its attention to Winter. The national forecaster suggests the winter of 2020-2021 will: be influenced by La Nina, the condition in which surface water in…
Serious about your coffee? So is this mug
You’re most likely familiar with Yeti for keeping cold things cold; their coolers are all but legendary and favored by lots of truckers. The company also helps keep hot things hot, including that all-important first cup of coffee in the morning. …
70 new parking spots added in Gila Bend, Arizona
The Pilot Travel Center recently opened in Gila Bend, Arizona following the completion of a ground-up rebuild. The new facility at 3006 S. Butterfield Trail will be the company’s 27th location in Arizona, including travel centers, dealers, and licensee…
FMCSA seeks drivers for safety advisory panel
Truck drivers will soon have a louder voice within the federal regulatory process. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Friday, Sept. 18, announced it is creating a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) comprised of…