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2021 was the ‘costliest year ever in trucking,’ per new reportA report released this week by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that trucking companies experienced unprecedented operational costs in 2021. The ATRI released new findings on August 10 based on real-world data obtained directly from motor carriers and owner-operators. The ATRI reported that a “record number” of motor carriers contributed...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 11K Views
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Navistar recalls thousands of trucks for hot battery ground cable issueNavistar Inc. recently recalled more than 8000 trucks for a battery issue that could increase the risk of a crash. The Navistar recall affects certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents, “The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 10K Views
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Truckers step up to help person experiencing mental health crisis in OmahaThe Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) thanked a group of truckers who used their vehicles to assist with a person suffering from a mental health issue on an overpass on Monday. The incident began at I-680 and Blondo Bridge in Omaha late Monday morning. In images shared by Omaha Scanner, you can see five trucks lined up under an overpass. Omaha Scanner reported that the person was...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 9K Views
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Big brake blitz starts this weekend — here’s what you need to knowTruckers only have a few more days to prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign. This year, Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from August 21 — 27. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will perform North American Standard Level I and V Inspections,...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 14K Views
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Four dead after Tesla goes into oncoming traffic, striking semi head-onThe California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that claimed multiple lives on Sunday. The crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on August 14 in Hollister, California. According to CHP, the Tesla was eastbound on Highway 156 near Fairview when the vehicle veered into oncoming traffic, striking a semi truck head-on. All four people inside the Tesla...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 11K Views
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Trucker’s wife asking for help with missing husband after multiple departments refuse to take charge of searchA trucker’s wife is asking for the public’s help in gathering information on her missing husband after two police departments declined to take responsibility. Patricia Harris says that she last saw her husband, John Davis, drive away from their home in Trinity Gardens outside of Houston on Halloween of last year. Since then, she hasn’t heard from him, but his...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 8K Views
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Heartland Express to acquire CFI assets from TFI for $525 millionOn Monday, Heartland Express, Inc. announced the purchase of certain Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI) assets from TFI International, Inc. According to the Monday announcement, Heartland will acquire Joplin, Missouri-based CFI’s non-dedicated U.S. dry van and temperature-controlled truckload business and CFI Logistica operations in Mexico from TFI for $525 million. The acquisition...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 9K Views
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Week-long brake inspection blitz is happening nowThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) seven day Brake Safety Week effort is currently taking place throughout North America. Today is the second day of Brake Safety Week 2022, which runs from August 21 — 27 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The area of emphasis for Brake Safety Week 2022 is brake hose/tube chafing violations. Brake hose/tube chasing...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 8K Views
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One dead in eight truck crash and explosion, eastbound I-40 in Arkansas still closedArkansas transportation officials say that eastbound I-40 is still closed on Tuesday morning after a fiery crash involving multiple trucks. The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, August 22, east of Forrest City, Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has confirmed that a truck hauling diesel crashed along with other vehicles on I-40 east at mile marker...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 10K Views
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