How to vet brokers’ credit before taking a load
When you agree to haul a load for a broker, you are extending credit to that broker, veteran owner-ops not. It’s important to vet the credit risk you’re taking to prevent getting stuck with the load with no compensation. Fortunately, there are many ave…
Truck stops adjust diner practices, shower hygiene, to deter virus transmission
The three major truck stop chains, along with NATSO, say they’re committed to remaining open amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Love’s, TA/Petro and Pilot say they’ve instituted new sanitation practices, especially for high-risk virus transmission…
What if your documents expire in Covid-19 fight?
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) are both calling on governments to consider contingency plans if government offices begin to shut down during the fight against Covid-19. In a joint statement…
Diane Eschen’s 1962 Mack B-61
Diane Eschen and Eschen Trucking, out of Boyd, Minnesota, own this 1962 Mack B-61, “Miss Marge.” The rig features a 711 Mack Thermodyne engine with a 10-speed and 3:90 rears. It also features air ride suspension.
PA rest areas closed totally; turnpike’s allow parking
Situation could change
Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers
TORONTO, Ont. — As Today’s Trucking continues its coverage of Covid-19 and the impact on trucking, this page will be updated with links to related resources and news. 1. What’s happening to freight volumes? Canadian trucking operations have no wa…
Hours regs suspended for hauling relief supplies, some food
The growing threat of the COVID-19 outbreak means truckers hauling certain commodities will be exempt from hours of service regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Friday night, March 13, issued an emergency proclamation suspending…
U.S. truck stops will remain open
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The association that represents the travel plaza and truck stop industry is reassuring drivers that its members will remain open and continue to serve them amid a spike in Covid-19 cases. NSTSO, previously known as the National Associ…
New California Flying J opens; adds 68 parking spots
Pilot Company recently opened a new Flying J Travel Center in Fontana, California. It’s located at 14320 Slover Avenue, just off Interstate 10. The new location has: 68 truck parking spots eight diesel lanes with high-speed pumps Wendy’s restaura…
Bill allocates $755 million for new truck parking
A bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives calls on the federal government to spend $755 million to build new truck parking along the federal highway system. The bipartisan legislation was introduced Thursday, March 5 by Rep. Mike …