U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to begin its journey
Each year a truck is chosen to deliver the U.S. Capitol’s Christmas tree from where it was grown to the West Lawn...
FMCSA extends hours of service after Ian
Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida after making landfall on Sept. 28. Anticipating the need that would have to be met, the Federal Motor...
Weather tech advances and driver safety takes priority
As severe weather events increase in frequency and intensity, leaders in the trucking industry are focusing their attention on monitoring weather forecasts before...
The reason behind surging U.S. fuel prices
Diesel prices are among the trucking industry's top concerns. After an upward climb of prices throughout October, the issue was ranked as a...
Truck driver named Highway Angel after heroic rescue
Highway angels are truck drivers who go out of their way to extend kindness, generosity, courage, and support while they’re on the job....
FMCSA’s Women of Trucking board investigates crime prevention
The Women of Trucking advisory board is a recent addition to the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA). The board, made up of 16...
Going green: School districts awarded $1 billion for electric buses
An aim of the Biden administration is to speed up a countrywide transition to electric, or zero-emission, vehicles to relieve air pollution. To...
Strike possibility increases with labor agreement rejection
A freight strike has been uncertain since the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWED) rejected a tentative labor agreement posed by the...
Behind the wheel with violin-playing truck driver
While it’s a well-known fact that truck drivers are the backbone of our country, the public doesn’t always stop to consider the lives...
Trucking industry prepared for 2023 recession
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management & Conference Exhibition saw a panel discussion led by the ATA’s Chief Economist Bob Costello. In...
