Trucking News

Truckers and industry experts are expressing that the trucking sector, which was once highly profitable, has been adversely affected by a significant shortage of drivers. Prior to the pandemic, there were speculations about a scarcity of truck drivers, but as the pandemic unfolded, this concern became more prominent. The surge in demand for freight services […]

This week, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a reminder to truck drivers regarding the importance of maintaining clear windshields to ensure unobstructed visibility. Specifically, on September 12, the CHP’s Commercial Vehicle Section posted a message on Facebook urging truckers to avoid placing objects on their dashboards that could obstruct their view while driving. This

In August, the demand for North American Class 8 trucks experienced a setback after three consecutive months of showing strong year-over-year growth, as reported by ACT Research. According to the preliminary data from ACT, the number of orders for these trucks dropped by 12% in August, declining from 21,600 units in the same period last

The Maryland State Highway Administration revealed the exciting news of the official reopening of a weigh station facility in Hartford County. On Wednesday, September 6, authorities organized a special event to mark the grand reopening of the Conowingo Truck Weigh & Inspection Station, situated on US 1 in Darlington. This facility is now fully operational

Diesel fuel costs rose for the seventh consecutive week, but the uptick was relatively small, with a national increase of just 1.7 cents per gallon. This data comes from the Energy Information Administration’s report released on September 5th. As of September 4th, the average diesel price across the nation reached $4.492 per gallon, representing a

Truck drivers in Kittery, Maine, have a special treat coming their way during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) is partnering with the Maine State Police to host a Driver Appreciation lunch event at the Southbound Weigh Station along I-95 in Kittery. On Monday, September 11, between 11 a.m. and

An Omaha, Nebraska, jury recently decided in favor of a driver with a hearing disability, awarding him tens of millions of dollars. They found that the trucking company, which had refused to hire him, had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The individual in question, Victor Robinson, received $75,000 in compensatory damages and a substantial

Truck drivers in Wyoming will soon have a secure place to seek shelter during winter storms and road closures. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is set to mark the completion of the Interstate 80 Winter Freight/BUILD project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for September 20th. This ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at the

Over the upcoming weekend, law enforcement agencies from three states are collaborating to conduct a Maximum Enforcement Period, aimed at reducing traffic violations. The Arizona Department of Public Safety, California Highway Patrol, and Nevada Highway Patrol are coming together for a joint “tri-state enforcement initiative,” as announced by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. This

Today, Sheetz has unveiled its plan to mark the forthcoming Truck Driver Appreciation Week by slashing diesel fuel prices by 35 cents per gallon. This discount will be applicable to both Sheetz’s regular automotive diesel and their truck diesel options across all of their 680+ outlets. Furthermore, Sheetz intends to lower the cost of diesel