Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing heavy loads on its highways. Currently, trucking companies are struggling to keep up with loads along with a shortage of drivers. If more weight is allowed, that means more freight gets to where it’s needed faster. The proposal is for permits of up to 120,000-pound…
Indiana State Troopers are out there on the highways doing their part to put an end to human trafficking. They are working with and educating truckers on recognizing the signs. Truckers are all over the country, they literally travel from coast to coast and make multiple stops along the way….
There’s a truck driver shortage out there and a group of colleges in Indiana will be doing their part to put an end to it. Conexus Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College are launching a new program to pump out new truck drivers across five campuses starting January 2021 with…
A proposal has been put out there in Crawfordsville, Indiana that could raise a fine for truckers not using the designated truck routes. The fine could go from a current $100 to a steep $2,500. This all came about because big trucks were leaving yards damaged while attempting to turn…
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that Indiana is going hands-free on July 1, 2020. There has been a no-text while driving law since 2011, but was open for interpretation and not tailored well. By restricting all device usage while driving INDOT is hoping to make Indiana’s roads safer….
Six Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be open by appointment only for truck drivers looking to get a license, permit, or endorsements. They will be processing new Commercial Learner’s Permits, new CDLs, and offering tank or hazmat endorsements. Appointments will be available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to…
A final proposal went through the state legislators banning motorists from using handheld devices. The Senate voted 49-1 and the House voted 81-11. Cell phones can still be used with hands-free and voice-operated options with an exception in emergencies. The new law goes into effect July of this year but…
In Indianapolis, Indiana, William Honey was honored for saving dozens of lives. Last Summer, on Interstate 65, Honey pulled his truck in front of a drunk driver going the wrong heading directly for a construction team at work. His quick thinking help save many lives on the road that day…
There seems to be a trend going around these days where cities are banning trucks from parking in residential neighborhoods. In some extreme cases, trucks are being banned from parking anywhere in the city and must use designated truck parking only. In Richmond, Indiana, the Common Council voted 8-1 against…
Saia, Inc., has opened a new terminal in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 64,000 square foot terminal sits on 42 acres, has 147 doors with room for more, it has an office building, a maintenance shop, and a high-speed fueling station. It also contains energy-efficient technology and sustainable construction. This terminal is…