Trucking News

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

CargoNet, a product developed by Verisk, has issued a warning about the ongoing surge in criminal activities affecting freight transportation across the continental United States. Recent data reveals that theft reports submitted to CargoNet have reached their second-highest levels of the year. As a result, all professionals involved in supply chain management should be vigilant

The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is currently engaged in an extensive operation to enforce traffic regulations from the air. This operation will continue throughout the weekend. The Air Support Unit of WSP will be overseeing enforcement activities from the sky on specific roads in anticipation of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, subject to suitable weather

A hedge fund that played a significant role in the bankruptcy proceedings of Yellow Corp. is advocating for greater influence for shareholders as the company prepares for its liquidation phase. MFN Partners, which acquired more than 40% ownership in the now-defunct less-than-truckload carrier in July, has communicated its recommendations to the company through a letter.

Meteorologists are now predicting that Hurricane Idalia will intensify and transform into a Category 3 storm by the time it reaches the Florida Big Bend region early on Wednesday morning. A considerable population of 13 million residents is currently under either hurricane or tropical storm warnings. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane

Diesel costs surged ahead by an additional 8.6 cents per gallon, reaching a national average of $4.475, as reported by the Energy Information Administration on August 28th. This marks the sixth consecutive week of price hikes, with the primary fuel for the trucking industry now only 64 cents cheaper than its price a year ago.

A recent study shows that most truck drivers perceive their job as demanding both in terms of physical exertion and emotional strain. The research conducted by DAT Freight & Analytics indicates that approximately 75% of participating drivers acknowledged the dual challenges of physical and emotional stress in their profession. However, only a limited number of