News Archives - Page 244 of 340

Truck driver in semi truck cab with hands on steering wheel looking out over road through windshield

May 1, 2023

0 Comments

A Look into Trucking Industry Associations’ Take on Speed Limiters

Despite petitions from 15,600 truck drivers against it, the FMCSA looks to push forward with a proposal that would enforce speed limiters on most ...

highway in colorado with blue sky and fluffy clouds and mountains

May 1, 2023

0 Comments

Colorado Revs up Zero-Emission Trucking

Colorado is taking action toward environmental sustainability by mandating that the state’s trucking industry switch to zero-emission semitrailers, buses and delivery trucks as soon ...

April 28, 2023

0 Comments

Powering America’s Freight Transport: National Lab Pioneers Electric and Hydrogen Infrastructure

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) based in Golden, Colorado is taking on a significant role to facilitate the transition of medium- and heavy-duty ...

April 27, 2023

0 Comments

The Impact of Trucking on Job Creation

The trucking industry is a vital part of the U.S. economy and plays a significant role in job creation. The trucking industry transports goods ...

April 27, 2023

0 Comments

Escaping Gang Violence and Building a Career in Trucking

Javier, a student at Patterson High School with loving parents and a younger brother who admired him, found himself going down the wrong path. ...

April 27, 2023

0 Comments

Safety Training: It’s Not Just for Truckers Anymore, Researchers Say

A new study from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is shedding light on an alarming lack of safety training for drivers behind ...

April 27, 2023

0 Comments

How Children’s Books Can Help to Inspire an Interest in Trucking Careers

A retired elementary school teacher is inspiring students of all ages to explore career paths beyond traditional roles, including trucking. With her belief that ...

hand holding credit card over laptop keyboard for online shopping

April 26, 2023

0 Comments

How Consumer Purchasing Patterns in E-commerce Affect the Trucking Industry

The rapid growth of e-commerce has had a profound impact on the trucking industry. With the rise of online shopping, consumer purchasing patterns have ...

April 26, 2023

0 Comments

Trucker Demonstrates Incredible Bravery Rescuing Injured Woman After Flaming Crash

Anthony Blunnie, a truck driver from Woodville, TX who works for Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, AZ is being recognized after courageously rescuing an ...

April 26, 2023

0 Comments

OOIDA Launches Informational Webpage on Truck Parking Availability

With a lack of truck parking across the nation, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has taken action and created an informational webpage detailing how ...