Con-Way Driver Lucky To Be Alive
A Con-way truck was struck by a train in the small town of Topton, Pennsylvania, luckily the driver was isn't in the truck. According to sources, 65 year old truck driver Alton Russell stop...
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Turnout Over 40,000
The 36th edition of the Walcott Truckers Jamboree was a huge success last weekend as attendance nearly reached 41,000. The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is held annually at the World's Largest Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa.
The...
Idaho Speed Limit Set To Increase To 80MPH
New Idaho Speed Limits
Idaho Governor Butch Otter has signed legislative law that would increase Idaho's speed limits to as high as 80mph. The new law would set a speed limit of 80mph on Interstate...
Top Transportation Sector Stocks April 2014
Best Transportation Sector Stocks
With the transportation sector seeing continued growth and a future forecast that shows growth past 2016, transportation stocks are becoming a great investment for portfolios. Transportation stocks have been performing great...
1,900 Trucking Jobs Added In April 2015
The for-hire trucking industry added 1,900 jobs in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly employment report, released May 8, making up some ground lost in March.
The DOL,...
Hurricane Arthur Update-Likely To Reach Category 2 Hurricane
Truck drivers and anyone in the area better take notice that Hurricane Arthur is here. Hurricane Arthur is strengthening over the Atlantic, with forecasters predicting it will become a strong Category 2 as it...
The Effects of the 2015 Transportation Bill on the Trucking Industry
2015 Transportation Bill Passes Congress
On November 5th, Congress passed a six-year transportation bill. There is nothing that is extremely good about this bill but is not that bad either. It is relatively good for...
Health Care Experience – Enrolling in Obamacare
Obamacare Enrollment
I had previously written a five part series on the Affordable Care Act. I also followed that up with my opinions about the new Health Care Law. I went through the entire...
Florida Nearing New Transportation Bill
Bill Equals Tolls And Money For State
Some Florida truck drivers are not happy as the state of Florida is proposing new rules that would add more tolls, raise money for the state and cost...
2015 NATDA Trade Show Schedule – Nashville, Tennessee
The 2015 NATDA Trade Show & Convention will be held in Nashville, TN at the Music City Center on September 10-12, 2015. This will be the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) 8th annual...