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Trucking Proud Insurance from the California Trucking Association

Along with C3 Risk and Insurance, Gamie, and LLC, the California Trucking Association has launched a trucking insurance agency called Trucking Proud Insurance Agency. Its insurance products will cover CTA member and non-member trucking companies across the country. Some support services include a video production team and interfaces for smart…


A Beauty Contest for Trucks in Southern Minnesota

Trucks from a handful of states and a couple Canadian Provinces gathered at the Trail’s Travel Center just outside Albert Lea, Minn., to show off just how beautiful they can be. The 37th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Beauty Contest gives out some hefty cash prizes for many categories of beautification…


New Jersey Freight Routes gets $30 Million

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced that $30.1 in grants is going towards improving routes for large trucks. These grants are part of the Local Freight Impact Fund that was created to help municipalities and counties improve their trucking routes and keep economy thriving. Projects under this fund…


Trucker Brings Fighter Jet to Maine

From Maine to Montana and back again, Eric Dashiell volunteered to bring a piece of history to Lewiston, Maine. While spending two weeks on the road, hauling a Corsair fighter jet, Dashiell’s delivery took longer then expected due to spectator curiosity along his route. Local Vietnam veterans have been trying…


Women in Trucking Name Top Women-Owned Transportation Businesses

In their magazine Redefining the Road, the Women in Trucking Association announced its 2019 list of Top Women-Owned Businesses in Transportation. This annual list was created to recognize top women in the trucking industry with hopes of encouraging more women to join and make their way to the top. Comprised…


Saying Goodbye with One Final Convoy of Trucks

When Randy Denton Gunderson of Holmen, Wis., died he told his family he wanted one final procession of trucks for his funeral. He recently died in a crash while driving his truck and during his funeral this last weekend 23 semis showed up to help fulfill his final wish. Gunderson…


Truck Driver Game Coming this Fall

Later this fall, keep an eye out for SOEDESCO’s game, Truck Driver. The game involves you, the player, inheriting a truck from your father, learning how to become the best trucker out there, and making him proud. In an open world, you work with the community, meet interesting people, and…


Idaho Foodbank gets Refrigerated Truck

Dairy West, in Ammon, Idaho has donated a refrigerated truck to the Idaho Foodbank. Costing $115,000, this 26-foot Kenworth T370 truck can hold about 1,800 gallons of milk. With dairy products being in such high demand but rarely donated because of spoilage, along with other perishable goods, this new truck…


Truck Drivers Need More Rest Stops in Mankato

With their particular hours of service, truck drivers need to take breaks more often which means they are all looking for available spots at truck stops. One of the biggest problems they face with their limited hours is coming across a truck stop that is full and they have to…


Free Hot Dogs Today at Pilot Flying J

To celebrate National Hot Dog day, participating Pilot Flying J locations are giving away free hot dogs through their app. If you already have the app, open it up and find an offer to redeem one free roller grill item. The app is free to download so make sure you…