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in NewsHere are America’s top 10 worst bottlenecks for truckers
A list of the most congested bottlenecks from trucking in America has been released thanks to the American Transportation Research Institute. The data was compiled using GPS data from over 1 million semi trucks and trucking companies and analyzed more than 300 locations across highways nationwide throughout the year 2020. While the effects of COVID […] More
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in NewsThis heavy haul house move has to be seen to be believed
A heavy haul team coordinated the move of a large Victorian home to a new location several blocks away. The move took place early on February 21 as a team coordinated to move the historic 141 year old six bedroom structure known as the Englander House from Franklin Street to Fulton Street in San Francisco. […] More
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in NewsInspiring video shows dozens of trucks lined up to help those devastated by winter storms in San Antonio
On Friday, a Facebook user shared video of dozens of trucks waiting to deliver badly needed goods to storm victims in San Antonio. This week, hundreds of people have waited outside of H-E-B locations in long lines to try to get needed groceries and other supplies after a debilitating winter storm that left some parts […] More
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in NewsMississippi woman makes sure stuck truckers don’t go hungry
When severe winter weather left truckers stuck on a Mississippi interstate, a local woman organized the community to help deliver meals to feed dozens of drivers. On Monday, February 15, slick roads were making it difficult for truckers traveling through Clinton, Mississippi, to drive on I-20, leaving many drivers stranded. City officials in Clinton said […] More
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in NewsFederal COVID-19 HOS waiver extended until end of May
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued yet another extension of an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for truckers hauling COVID-19 relief supplies. The new FMCSA waiver extension was issued on February 12, 2021, and will extend a 50 state emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for truck drivers hauling certain items through May […] More
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in NewsTexas town announces new enforcement of 15 year old truck travel ban
A city in Texas only just recently began the enforcement of a long-standing “no commercial trucks’ ordinance, and local truck drivers are worried about the consequences. According to the city of Palmview, Texas, the ordinance has been in place since 2005, but the city took no time to enforce it until recently, as the residential […] More
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Take a look at these awesome custom trucks
There is a unique thrill to spotting a custom, personalized big rig out in the wild – these working one-of-a-kind rigs are no exception. Whether it’s a show of patriotism, support for our heroes, a favorite movie, or simply some show-stopping lights and a custom paint job, these rigs all make a statement that’s sure […] More
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in NewsGet a closer look at the new Peterbilt 579
This week, Petebilt gave the world a look at the new Model 579, which the company designed to be more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient. On February 3, Peterbilt debuted next evolution of their flagship Model 579, which was first introduced to the public in 2012. The company says that the redesign took five years and incorporated […] More
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Video gives you a glimpse of the trucking industry in the 1980s
A segment that aired on the 1980’s television series “Real People” has gone viral in the trucking community recently. The segment follows truck driver Lesa Worley (also known by her handle “YoYo”) as she goes from the truck stop to a major bobtail truck racing competition. Check it out below! More