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July 22, 2024

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45th Walcott Truckers Jamboree: A Resounding Success

The 45th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree drew an impressive crowd of 53,453 people from Thursday to Saturday, July 11-13. Hosted at the iconic Iowa ...

July 22, 2024

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From Office Desk to Truck Cab: Esther Parsons’ Journey as a Professional Driver

In 2017, Esther Parsons made a life-altering decision. After dedicating 15 years to her role as an administrative assistant in the lawn care sector, ...

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July 22, 2024

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Massive Equipment Transport to Impact Ohio Traffic

On Wednesday, July 24, the 14th of nearly two dozen “super loads” departs from the Ohio River dock site in Adams County, heading towards ...

July 19, 2024

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PITT OHIO Launches Expedited Next-Day Shipping Routes

PITT OHIO has rolled out new next-day LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping lanes connecting Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo, Ohio, with Buffalo, New York. “We are excited ...

July 19, 2024

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Emergency Waiver Enacts HOS Regulations Suspension Amid Oregon Wildfire Crisis

In response to the escalating wildfire threats throughout Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has announced a state of emergency on July 12, 2024 (Executive Order ...

Doug Vorst Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award from Landstar

July 19, 2024

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Doug Vorst Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award from Landstar

Doug Vorst, a veteran in the trucking sector and a business capacity owner (BCO) driver for Landstar System Inc., boasts a career teeming with ...

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July 18, 2024

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Transport Topics is Calling for Nominations to Celebrate Trucking’s Frontline Heroes

In times of crisis, true heroes often emerge from unexpected places. This year, our nation has faced numerous disasters, from widespread wildfires to catastrophic ...

July 18, 2024

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Texas Truck Driver Roy Chandler Honored as Highway Angel by TCA

Roy Chandler of Rockport, Texas, has been awarded the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) prestigious Highway Angel award. Chandler, a driver for Diamond Transportation System, ...

July 17, 2024

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WYDOT Alerts Drivers to New Fines for Ignoring Weight-Based Road Closures

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has initiated a public awareness campaign about the stringent new penalties for disobeying highway closures meant for light and ...