During its annual awards ceremony this week, U.S. Xpress is honoring 63 drivers for driving more than 80 million safe miles. 58 of these drivers will be given the title of “Million Milers” for logging one million accident-free miles. Five of these drivers will also be acknowledged for driving three…
Here is a fun video looking at trucking in the mid-1970s. This series of videos is a timeline of a father’s life as a trucker told by his son. Enjoy Part 1 of The Arctic Story by the Timelapse Trucker RTOT:
California’s Air Resources Board has released a new standard on truck manufacturing, stating that half of all medium and heavy-duty truck sales in the state need to be zero-emission. This ambitious proposed regulation created a lot of discussion from critics. Some are calling it unrealistic and some are in full…
Over 300 OOIDA employees gathering outside the headquarters to pay tribute to Jim Johnston with an unveiling of a memorial plaque. Johnston was the president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for over 43 years and was an advocating voice for professional truckers everywhere. The plaque is a bronze bas…
Starting in February of 2020, the lowest legal age to obtain a commercial driver’s license will go from 21 to 18. This is another path for people to take when choosing a career, and the industry could desperately use more drivers. This new lower age is a good way for…
The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) has partnered with CDL Meals to bring healthier meals to drivers. CDL Meals offers chef-made organic meals to those on the road who want to lead a healthier lifestyle and get away from gas station fast food. The AAOO is a nationwide organization…
FreightWaves has announced the winners of its FreightTech100 for 2020. The news-providing leader in the industry highlights companies who are changing how this industry runs in exciting and innovative ways. Among the companies on the list, there are 30 first-timers and 70 returning. From here, the 100 will be whittled…
The First Gear Skid School in Brighton, Colorado, is here to teach truckers how to drive on snow and ice when there is no snow or ice. With a computer onboard and a hydraulics system hooked up, they can raise the truck to simulate a loss of traction and get…
Continental, a manufacturer of premium tires, had the grand opening of its new tire plant in Clinton, Mississippi, last week. During the ceremony, Continental invited around 300 guests and 250 employees to attend. When the new plant, on its 1,000-acre site, reaches full capacity it will employ 2,500 people. Not…
Each year, billions of dollars worth of merchandise is hauled and delivered by trucks. Unfortunately, there is always going to be damaged merchandise due to turbulence during transit. Pallets of merchandise don’t fit into the back of a trailer nice and snuggly, there are gaps, and these gaps can throw…