A truck driver’s failed attempt to bypass Interstate 40 closures was documented by a heavy tow truck driver in this series of clips. In the first clip, the tractor trailer can be seen balanced precariously on the side of a deep ditch off the right side of Tail of the Dragon near the North Carolina,...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Nov. 14 the revival of her embattled plan to implement congestion pricing in New York City. Hochul first proposed the plan late in 2023. It was set to take effect at the end of June 2024, but after a lawsuit from the Trucking Association of New York (TANY), the plan...
Hello, I’m seeing if anyone has had similar issues or knows what could be causing this problem. 2015 pro star isx15 cm2350 So, Ian having an issue with my truck randomly losing power while driving…it happens more often when I’m under a load and/or pulling hills. I’ll just be driving and everything will seem fine…then...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently shared a video for drivers who lost their commercial driving privileges due to Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse violations. Starting on November 18, 2024, an FMCSA rule (Clearinghouse-II) requires all State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) remove commercial driving privileges from individuals listed as “Prohibited” in the agency’s Drug...
Todd Dills: It’s one of my favorite annual opportunities of the last several years in trucking. The annual conference of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies, for four years now, the sponsor of our annual Small Fleet Championship recognizing and sharing the stories of business excellence for owner operators who hit and or cross...
With all the negativity around trucking, I'm curious to know what you like about driving within Canada? For me it's getting away from the cities and meeting the nice rural folk in Ontario and Quebec. Met a lot of great people over the years. I remember driving out west years back and still seeing sunlight...
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to prison for nearly running over a law enforcement officer with a tractor trailer last year. On November 20, 2024, Craig Robert Godfrey, 65, was sentenced to 33 to 66 months in state prison, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. Godfrey was convicted on charges of felony aggravated...
Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024: Owner-op survey shows signs of market optimism The results of a recent third-quarter survey from Bloomberg and Truckstop, polling owner-operators and small fleets, found that carriers who have faced challenges with weak demand and low rates are now seeing signs of improvement ahead, though some are...
After 20+ years of driving, I’m jumping into the LTL world. Most of my experience is with liquid and pneumatic tank, and my reason for this change is simple—money. I have about 20 years left of my working life, and I am looking to cash in now. So of the 3 companies I have listed...
Interstate 5 in northern California reopened last night after a day of blizzard-like conditions forced the closure of the roadway. Interstate 5 in Redding, California was shut down on the north and southbound sides at Fawndale and Edgewood due to the winter conditions at 6:23 a.m. on November 20th, California Highway Patrol reported. The closure...