Truck drivers traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will face higher toll charges starting early next year. Recently, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 5% toll increase, making it the 16th consecutive year that toll rates have been raised for the 530 miles of the highway. These new rates will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on […]
If you didn’t get a chance to attend this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, you missed out on witnessing an incredibly impressive display of Super Truck Beauty Contest. But no need to fret! We have a collection of photos to get you up to speed on all the dazzling chrome, unique customizations, and decorative chicken lights
The recent event called Operation Safe Driver Week 2023 organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has concluded, but we have another inspection campaign coming up in just a month. Mark your calendars for CVSA Brake Safety Week, which will occur from August 20 to 26, covering areas in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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A proposed legislation in California is progressing through the state legislature, aiming to hinder the advancement of autonomous heavy trucks on state roads. Starting from 2015, the use of self-driving trucks on California roads has been forbidden. Nevertheless, the law does permit the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds, provided
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Love’s Travel Stops revealed its plan to inaugurate two fresh establishments in Willcox, Arizona, and Lucedale, Mississippi, as reported on Thursday. The newly constructed store in Willcox spans a spacious 13,000 square feet and can be found conveniently situated at 1600 N. Fort Grant Road, adjacent to Interstate 10. The store boasts an array of
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Throughout this week, law enforcement officers from different states are teaming up for a prominent enforcement initiative. The operation, known as the “6-State Trooper Project,” started on Sunday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and will run until Saturday, July 22 at 11:59 p.m. Their primary objective is to address and crackdown on violations related to
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Starting this weekend, there will be significant delays for drivers on northbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County near Salem, Virginia, due to bridge repairs in the work zone. The Virginia Department of Transportation advises motorists to pay attention to message boards, anticipate delays, and explore alternative routes. The repairs are scheduled to begin tentatively on
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During this week’s nationwide Operation Safe Driver Week, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is implementing a strategy called “Trooper in a Truck” as part of their enforcement campaign. NSP is actively participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week, which is happening from now until Saturday, July 15, across North America.
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In a shipping industry where people are constantly wondering if we’ve reached the lowest point yet, the latest data from the Cass Freight Index suggests that we may be approaching the bottom. The headline of this month’s report is “Moving Along the Lowest Point.” Tim Denoyer from ACT Research, who provided commentary on the June
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There is significant discussion regarding the aging workforce of truck drivers in the United States. The American Trucking Associations reports that the average age of long-haul truckers is 46, while it rises to 57 for those working in private fleets. In comparison, the median age for all workers in the United States is 42, as
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