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garage with semi truck parked in front - source Overdrive

May 3, 2024

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The Happiness Gary Schloo’s, Trucker of the Month, Has Found on the Road

Jason Michels, CEO of Long Haul Trucking, headquartered in Albertville, Minnesota, began his journey with the company as an owner-operator in the late 1990s. ...

semi truck driver smiling and giving thumbs up from the driver's seat

May 3, 2024

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Driver Satisfaction Top of Mind with New TCA Award – Some Carriers May Have to Step Up

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has launched a new initiative, the TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards—The Elite Fleets, to recognize carriers who are accomplishing outstanding ...

May 2, 2024

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Nearly 200 Professional Drivers Awarded Safety Awards

This year, Schneider National Inc. recognized nearly 200 drivers for their outstanding safety achievements through its annual recognition program. Schneider’s annual recognition program is ...

May 2, 2024

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Self-Driving Trucks May Be in Trucking’s Future but Professional Drivers Shouldn’t Worry About Their Jobs

Along the winding course of a three-lane testing ground adjacent to the Monongahela River, an eighteen-wheeled tractor-trailer navigated a curve without anyone in the ...

May 2, 2024

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Several States Across the U.S. Amend Speed Limit Rules

Speed limit regulations across various states are undergoing legislative scrutiny, from Maryland to Michigan and beyond. In Maryland, Delegate Mary Lehman’s sponsored bill, HB193, ...

May 1, 2024

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Six Industry Leaders in Safety Officially Named by ATA

The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Safety Management Council (SMC) recently named six distinguished fleets and industry leaders for their steadfast commitment to both highway ...

red semi truck pulling white trailer on desert road

May 1, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Supported by OOIDA to Help Increase Truck Driver Earnings

A recent final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor expanding overtime protections for millions of workers excludes truck drivers. Nevertheless, the Owner-Operator Independent ...

May 1, 2024

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International Trucks Can Now Be Equipped with Allison Transmissions

Navistar now offers Allison fully automatic transmissions in International trucks featuring the S13 engine. This collaboration between Allison Transmission and International Truck introduces the ...

variety of semi trucks parked in a truck parking lot

April 30, 2024

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Truck Parking Company, Outpost Set to Expand in 2024

Outpost, formerly known as Semi-Stow, is revolutionizing truck parking services with a novel approach that promises a level of consistency unmatched by its competitors, ...

April 30, 2024

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NHTSA Data Calls into Question by Underride Committee

Several members of an advisory committee tasked with reducing crashes raised doubts about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) cost-benefit analysis concerning a ...