Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
Listen Now
Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Features, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure efforts exceed goal
Commercial Chaos for a Cure was held for the ninth time on July 22-23. The event raises money for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Business, Products & Services
Love’s Travel Stops opens first location in Connecticut
Love’s Travel Stops just opened a new location in Willington, Conn., which is the first Love’s in the state.
Business, News, Products & Services
Annual Road Warrior contest makes history with $30K in prizes
Pilot Flying J brings back its Road Warrior contest to recognize role models in the trucking industry. Total prizes this year top all previous years.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer returns to TopGun LargeCar Shootout
For this weekend, Marty Ellis is hauling the OOIDA tour trailer to Rantoul, Ill., to be part of the TopGun LargeCar Shootout.
Analysis, News
A railroad strike would swamp trucking
A railroad strike wouldn’t affect only train crews and engineers. The fallout could swamp the trucking industry, columnist John Bendel says.
News
Cross-border freight by trucks increased in May, nearing all-time high
May was a decent month for cross-border freight hauled by trucks, getting closer to setting another all-time high by freight value.
News, State
Texas emergency order extended
Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires in numerous Texas counties, an emergency order has been extended through Aug. 22.
News, State
Construction of chain-up stations set to begin in Colorado
Colorado begins construction on two chain-up stations. CDOT says the $5 million project will help to improve safety during icy and snow-packed conditions.
News, State
Interstates reopen after record rain, flooding in St. Louis
I-70 and the other interstates leading into downtown St. Louis were closed because of record rain and flooding Tuesday. Watch for surprises.
Business, Products & Services
MembersEdge load posts fell 16% last week; load-to-truck ratios declined
Load posts on DAT MembersEdge have tumbled, freeing up trucks and depressing spot rates. Gulf Coast port activity is boosting rates, though.