Tesla Roadster Wins 5th Straight Monte Carlo Rally

For the fifth time the Tesla Roadster has won the Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally, crushing Top Gears claims about its electric batteries, supposed, short range.
The Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally includes some of the same roads as the origi…

What’s the best kind of guard dog?

Dear Carolyn,
I read your story( http://www.truckersnews.com/risky-business-2/) about protecting yourself on the road and have decided to get a dog. My wife is all for it but we differ on the kind of dog to get. She wants a foo-foo prissy thing than she can cuddle up with and paint its toenails. I want a manly […]

Seeking 2011 Great American Trucking Family

Each year, Truckers News selects a deserving family for the Great American Trucking Family award. The award is presented at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The family is also featured on the cover of the August issue of Truckers News.
We look for families with deep roots in the trucking industry. This can be multi-generational or […]

Q&A: Truck driver launches new career

After driving more than 1.5 million miles in the last dozen years, making a living as a truck driver, Marietta native Eric Ford was looking for a new career direction.

NYC bridge lanes to be closed

Three of four eastbound upper-level approach lanes to the George Washington Bridge will be closed during weekend hours through August.

Renault Announces New dCi Energy Diesel

It seems like there are new diesel engine programs being announced every week these days – with everyone from over-the-road European truck builders to American automotive icons getting in on the act.  Today’s new diesel – the Energy dCi 130 – i…

EOBR, drug clearinghouse bills offered

Bills would mandate electronic on-board recorders and prevent CDL holders from continuing to drive trucks or buses after failing alcohol or drug tests.