Trucking News

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 […]

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.

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

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

Report: 57% of in-use commercial diesel trucks equipped with near-zero emissions tech A recent report from the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) reveals that U.S. trucking companies are purchasing a larger number of new low-emission diesel trucks than ever before. According to DTF’s research, the percentage of new near-zero emission diesel trucks on the roads has

The recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the number of truck transportation jobs had its ups and downs. In June, there was a decrease of 200 jobs in the truck transportation sector compared to May. This brings the total number of jobs to 1,609,700 on a seasonally adjusted basis, as reported

From today until July 15, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is conducting Operation Safe Driver Week. During this period, law enforcement officials are intensifying their efforts to address speeding violations by issuing both warnings and citations. Throughout the week, authorities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States are actively monitoring the behavior of both

In the upcoming days, the Iowa 80 truck stop, a central gathering place for truckers, will host its yearly Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which is considered one of the most significant events in the trucking community during summer. Commencing on Thursday at 10 a.m., the 44th edition of this celebration of trucks and truckers will provide

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently inviting the general public to share their opinions on a suggested regulation that would mandate the use of automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in large trucks. On June 22, the FMCSA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes the requirement of AEB systems in

Not only have there been an influx of previously owned trucks entering auction sites and dealerships, but the value of newer models that are in high demand has decreased. This decline in value can be attributed to the substantial increase in the number of miles these trucks have been driven, which is a result of