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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has recently introduced a proposed rule aimed at saving nearly $100 million annually for businesses and consumers. According to PHMSA, the proposed regulation would streamline and update the rules governing the transport of hazardous materials, which would benefit truck drivers hauling fuels by […]

Prepare for challenging driving conditions if your trucking route takes you through much of Florida in the coming days. A powerful storm, Hurricane Milton, is currently moving across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to hit Florida’s west coast late Tuesday or early Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center, Milton

Experts have cautioned that the trucking industry anticipates a rise in cargo theft incidents during the peak shipping season, which comes amid already high levels of such activity. According to Overhaul, a supply chain risk management and intelligence firm, cargo thefts increased with the start of the peak shipping season in August. The company noted

Dockworkers at 36 ports, spanning from Maine to Texas, have returned to work today after a short strike earlier this week. Both parties released a joint statement late Thursday, stating: “The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master

Several state police agencies are teaming up for an intensive traffic enforcement campaign along a major trucking route this weekend. The enforcement effort will kick off at midnight on Friday, October 4, and continue through Sunday, October 6, until 11:59 p.m. Officers from the Indiana State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and Ohio State Highway Patrol

A recent Commercial Vehicle Strike Force by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) carried out an intensive patrol in the San Gorgonio Pass area, leading to numerous citations for truck drivers. On October 1, 2024, CHP’s San Gorgonio Pass Strike Force focused on commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety during an operation on I-10 and SR 60.

Step into the past while cruising into the future with the Custom Freightliner FLC 123 Flattop. This legendary rig combines timeless design with modern upgrades, delivering unmatched power, durability, and style. From its iconic flattop cab to its customized details, this truck is a tribute to vintage excellence, making every mile a journey back to

Volvo Trucks North America has officially begun series production of the completely redesigned Volvo VNL Class 8 truck. The truck is being built at the New River Valley Assembly Plant in Dublin, Virginia. According to the company, the launch of the new Volvo VNL also marks the debut of its cutting-edge cab plant, which is

The national trucking union has expressed its backing for the strike led by the International Longshoremen’s Association, which has resulted in the shutdown of 36 ports from Maine to Texas today. In a statement today, International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said, “The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, including our members in the freight

A truck driver received a written apology and over a million dollars following a 2022 incident in which he was wrongly blamed for a crash involving a Washington State Patrol (WSP) officer. The WSP settled with truck driver Shawn Foutch for $1.3 million and sent him a formal apology letter, as reported by King 5.