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News · Nov 14, 2021

MSNBC host said that trucking is populated by white males over 55 who drives aggressively

MSNBC’s host @TiffanyDCross : Trucking “is an industry populated by a lot of white men over the age of 55. This group of people overwhelmingly voted for Trump. Some people have talked about, you know, aggressive truck drivers cutting them off or not being helpful.” - According to Tweet and video from Tom Elliott https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1459855233157410817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1459855233157410817%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxn

News · Nov 10, 2021

CEOs of largest logistics companies meet with Biden on supply chain challenges

FedEx, UPS, Target, and Walmart give updates on efforts to get freight moving Story by: Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor President Joe Biden met Tuesday at the White House with CEOs of leading companies to discuss progress on combating congestion that is choking American supply chains and delaying delivery of products heading into the peak sales season for the holidays. Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon, UPS (NYSE: UPS) CEO Carol Tomé, FedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick Smith, and Target (NYSE

News · Nov 5, 2021

ATA claims ‘major victory’ in vaccine exemption for truckers who drive alone

Association still considering legal action to protect all segments of trucking workforce The American Trucking Associations says much of its membership can breathe a sigh of relief based on updated information Friday regarding the Biden administration’s new vaccine mandate affecting companies of 100 or more employees. “We have received indications from senior Department of Labor officials that the exception for employees who exclusively work outdoors or remotely and have minimal contact with oth

News · Sep 2, 2021

Largest electric Volvo truck order to date in North America

The warehousing and distribution company Performance Team – A Maersk Company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. The deal marks the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date. When put into service, all 16 vehicles will be carrying regional loads daily to customers across Southern California. Designed for local and regional freight distribution, the Volvo VNR Electric improves local residents’ quality of life by decarbonized and

News · Sep 1, 2021

Large Illinois trucking company abruptly closes after 41 years

After 41 years, a family-owned dry and liquid bulk trucking company, Dillon Logistics Inc., ceased operations as of midnight Tuesday. Dillon Logistics Inc., doing business as Dillon Transport, was headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The carrier had 342 drivers and 323 power units at the time of its closure, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s SAFER website. While the company has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the carrier’s closure, a former Dillon Transpo

News · Aug 30, 2021

Six states get hours of service waiver as Ida continues to batter Louisiana and going inland

By John Kingston at FreightWaves.com FMCSA relaxes on-duty rules for truck drivers A waiver for truck drivers supporting relief efforts tied to Hurricane Ida has been given a waiver from Hours of Service rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the waiver Sunday afternoon for Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. The declaration was effective immediately. Under the emergency ruling, drive time caps are lifted for commercial vehicles under 49 CFR §

News · Jul 29, 2021

Founder of hydrogen truck maker Nikola, Trevor Milton charged with fraud (with video)

Story by: Mike McAllister at FreightWaves- Thursday, July 29, 2021 Founder of hydrogen truck maker Nikola Motors, Trevor Milton charged with fraud, pleads not guilty to three charges.Nikola's statement says government actions are against Milton, not the companyAs U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss began citing the numerous lies alleged against Nikola founder Trevor Milton during a Thursday news conference to discuss the grand jury indictment, she utilized an apt phrase given his former company’s posit

News · Jul 26, 2021

7 dead in Utah after a sandstorm causes multiple crashes involving trucks and cars

KANOSH, Millard County, 7/25/2021 — A sandstorm in Millard County led to 7 fatalities and various injured motorists in a series of crashes including semi-trucks and cars Sunday afternoon west of Kanosh, Utah. Several people have been transported to area hospitals in critical condition. It appears that at least 20 vehicles were involved in Sunday’s crashes after high winds caused a sand or dust storm and impaired visibility on the roadway. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Interstate 15 near

News · Jul 19, 2021

105 illegal migrants found inside semi-truck trailer in Texas

Laredo, TX - Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle (semi-truck) on US 59 mile marker 816 in Webb County resulting in the referral of 105 migrants. DPS Criminal Investigation Division assisted with the investigation, and the driver was referred to Homeland Security Investigations - According to the Facebook post by the Texas Department of Public Safety - South Texas Region See the original post HERE Source and credits: Texas-Department-of-Pu

News · Jul 12, 2021

Fuel tanker explodes on I-75 North near Troy, MI (with video)

At 1:15 pm, a fuel tanker truck struck the center median wall of northbound I-75 near Big Beaver Rd. Troy Fire Dept fought the tanker fire for several hours. I-75 remains closed in both directions as MDOT engineers investigate the fire damage. - According to the Troy Police Department "Firefighters were able to put out the fire after more than two hours. The tanker truck driver, a 46-year-old man from Saint Clair, was able to escape the crash and was alert on the scene but was taken by ambulance

News · Jun 22, 2021

Police took down drug ring using semi-trucks to hide narcotics, $61 million in drugs seized

The Toronto Police Service have announced the takedown of a major international drug-smuggling ring, which saw more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine, crystal meth, and marijuana being transported between Mexico, California, and Canada using modified tractor-trailers. Dubbed Project Brisa, the six-month investigation led officers to work in partnership with Canadian and American law enforcement agencies as well as agencies throughout southwestern Ontario and across Canada. It is alleged that betwe

News · Jun 21, 2021

The difference between autonomous and automated trucks/vehicles explained

Story by: Alan Adler The difference between autonomous and automated vehicles, including trucks, explained in 5 steps / levels of autonomy / automation. You read the term Level 4 autonomy like you are supposed to know what it means. It’s OK if you don’t. Here’s a primer on the levels of autonomous vehicles. SAE International, formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers, sets engineering standards for numerous industries. It lists six categories of autonomous operation, which the National Highwa