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Senator Tom Carper Proposes Raising Fuel Taxes
A democratic senator from Delaware is proposing to raise fuel taxes over the next four years. That senator is Tom Carper. Senator Carper is...
Goodyear Continues Strong Growth; Opens New Service Centers In Virginia And Washington
The Goodyear Tire & Service Network continues to show strong growth. On Friday, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (NASDAQ:GT)’s shares were up 0.49% to $30.89. Goodyear just...
Kentucky Truck Driver Accused Of Rape Found Dead At Fife Truck Stop
A Kentucky man who is accused of raping a woman at a North Bend truck stop on Tuesday morning was found dead in the...
Diesel Prices Hit 6 Year Lows
Falling Diesel Prices Create Unique Opportunities
Trucking companies continue to praise the falling diesel prices as diesel prices hit 6 year lows. According to the...
Mack Defense Will Supply 1,500+ Trucks To Canadian Armed Forces
Mack Defense has been awarded two contracts by the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Department of National Defense...
Senate Bill Would Lower Truck Driver Age Limit If Passed
A senate bill currently making rounds proposes to lower the truck driver age limit, allowing teen truck drivers to cross state borders. While many from...
Sysco Ends Planning To Merge With With US Foods
Sysco Corp. has terminated its planned merger with U.S. Foods after the Federal Trade Commission’s request for preliminary injunction to block the deal was granted.
In...
Truck Injury Rates And Cost Highest In Washington State
Trucking Injury Rates And Cost Report Released
A new report by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries claims that the injury rates and...
Trucking Industry Failing To Replace Aging Truck Drivers
Over 78 Percent Of Drivers Are 35 Or Older
Should the trucking industry be concerned about the aging workforce in a report released about the...
Department Of Transportation Urges Truck Drivers To Sleep
Truck Drivers Happy With More Production, More Money
With the 34 hour restart rollback complete, the Department of Transportation is urging truck drivers to get...
