Bored, Lonely Japanese Man Becomes a ‘War Tourist’ in Syria
Calling himself “a combination of samurai and kamikaze,” a Japanese truck driver is so bored with life at home that takes vacations in Syria , photographing the war from the front lines.
Texas I-35E Project Moves Foward
Traffic relief is on the way for North Texas travelers who rely on Interstate 35E between Dallas and Denton. Recently, the Texas Transportation Commission chose Archer Western/Granite/LANE Constructors as the developer for much-needed improvements t…
DEF Tracker: Truck Stops Offering Bulk DEF to Reach 1,000-mark
At the current growth rate the number of truck stops offering bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid at the pump will reach the 1,000-location mark by mid-February 2013, reports DEF Tracker.
DEF to be available at the pump at 1,000 N.A. truck stops by mid-February
TORONTO, Ont. — It’s expected the number of North American truck stops offering diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump will reach 1,000 by mid-February, according to the latest issue of DEF Tracker.
TWIC Reader Proposal Is Still Pending
The Coast Guard is poised to propose standards for the devices that will read Transportation Worker Identification Credentials.The proposal, six years in the making, is in line for clearance at the White House Office of Management and Budget. Once i…
Top 10 Trucking Stories and Trends from 2012, Part 3
Today, the third installment of our look back at the top trucking stories from 2012, as determined by HDT’s editors.
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Yesterday’s news that the death toll in Syria has climbed to 60,000 , as well as the near-daily reports of shelling and violence there, are probably enough to keep most tourists away from the war-torn nation.
Lockridge Report Comes to End on Sirius XM; Host to Write for HDT
After nearly five years of hosting “The Lockridge Report” on Sirius XM’s Road Dog Trucking channel, Evan Lockridge has left the show to pursue a wider range of journalism activities, including writing and photography for Heavy Duty Trucking and Truc…
Gasoline goes up, diesel prices drop
On the last day of 2012, prices for gasoline rose across the nation while the price of diesel saw a slight decrease.
Trucker’s mental health status delays his murder trial
A former truck driver charged with killing two men during a dispute at the trucking company’s office last spring has won a delay in his Polk County trial.