Peterbilt partners with Women in Trucking Association
“Peterbilt Motor Company has pledged at least $25,000 in support of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), becoming the organization’s newest gold member and expanding the existing partnership between the two”. According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Sarah Taylor Read full story here: freightwaves.com/news/trucking/peterbilt-partners-with-women-in-trucking Source and credits : freightwaves.com and Sarah Taylor
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Love’s truck stop adds 51 truck parking spaces in Illinois
‘Love’s Travel Stops this week opened a new truck stop in Decatur, Illinois, at exit 138 off of I-72″. According to article in overdriveonline.com Read full story at : overdriveonline.com/new-loves-adds-51-truck-parking-spaces-in-illinois/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com
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Nikola Motor unveils trucking’s hydrogen future to the world
“Nikola Motor unveiled five zero-emission products for the first time at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona, in its quest to become the world’s most disruptive force in trucking and powersports”. according to article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Straight Brian Straight also wrote – ” The majority of the products were among the worst-kept secrets in trucking, but that didn’t […]
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Lawmakers back another ELD waiver for livestock haulers
“A block of 63 lawmakers in the U.S. House has penned a letter to transportation appropriation leaders asking them to allow drivers hauling livestock and bees to remain exempt from compliance with the federal electronic logging device mandate through the 2020 fiscal year — Sept. 30, 2020”. – according to overdriveonline.com Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/as-congress-preps-spending-bills-lawmakers-back-another-eld-waiver-for-livestockers/ […]
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Black Smoke Matters is still fighting against some FMCSA regulations but is battle already lost ?
“For months, members of a Facebook group named Black Smoke Matters (BSM) have been calling for an trucking industry-wide shutdown, which started April 12, to bring national attention to what the group says is government overreach that is hurting truck drivers’ bottom lines”. According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Black Smoke Matters was a group […]
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN FATAL CRASH THAT TOOK THE LIFE OF TROOPER BROOKE JONES-STORY
According to Illinois State police District Chicago – “Stephenson County State’s Attorney’s Office approves Felony Charges of Reckless Homicide and Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle While Fatigued-Causing Death Pecatonica, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the arrest of Craig W. Dittmar (M/55) for his involvement in the March 28th, 2019, fatal crash which […]
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Stolen truck full of Modelo beer found in Calumet City, all beer ‘intact’ Police says
According to article in chicagotribune.com and its author Rosemary Sobol – “A truck filled with Modelo beer that was stolen when the driver left the keys in the ignition has been found in south suburban Calumet City. No beer was missing and there were no empties lying around, said Chicago police spokesman Tom Ahern”. Read full story at : www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-beer-truck-stolen-20190411-story.html?fbclid=IwAR37rLKyMvrBVWXDUhwQJniO8ELKxBTez1GSuVFLrGD05sdU2vTQIv7QXHA […]
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Inspectors plan to closely examine rear underride guards during Roadcheck blitz June 4-6
According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes – “Motor carriers may want to double-check the condition of their trailers’ rear impact guards before hitting the highways in early June. That’s because approximately 9,000 inspectors in North America will be checking to ensure trailer underride guards meet federal regulations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s […]
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Closing drug-test loopholes could hit truck drivers availability
A long-standing loophole that allowed drivers addicted to drugs to maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) will begin to expire early next year – potentially making it more difficult for carriers to seat their trucks. – According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher John Gallagher also wrote – “The government’s Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol […]
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