Trucking Company Shares Training Methods After Semi Driver Hostage Incident
Two suspects were shot dead by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers during a standoff and hostage situation in Vandalia, Ohio.
Massachusetts Truck Driver Wins $1 Million Just Days After Announcing Retirement
Paul Bashaw, a 65-year-old trucker with over 20 years of experience in Massachusetts, is retiring with a $1 million jackpot, won just three days after he gave notice to his boss.
MIT Offers Humanitarian Logistics Course
MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics is offering a free online course titled "Humanitarian Logistics," led by Dr. Jarrod Goentzel, director of the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab.
Many Drivers Opt to Stay on the Road Due to Enjoyment and Financial Reasons
A recent survey by Truckers News and Commercial Carrier Journal found that many truck drivers have no plans to retire.
Oceanworks Uses Blockchain to Authenticate Recycled Plastic, but Is It Sustainable?
Oceanworks, a global marketplace for recycled plastic, leverages blockchain technology to verify the origin of products and track them through the supply chain.
Debbie Desiderato: A Trailblazing Trucker's Journey and Insights in the Trucking Industry
June's Overdrive Online Trucker of the Month, Debbie Desiderato, shares her journey and insights in the trucking industry in an interview with Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole.
Major Collapse on I-95 in Philadelphia After Tanker Truck Fire
Interstate 95 in Philadelphia experienced a collapse after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, resulting in the closure of a significant section of the highway. A
Outrage ignited by viral video exposing predatory towing charging $6,000 for 16-mile tow
A viral video has sparked outrage over predatory towing practices after a small fleet owner and an Instagram page admin were presented with a $6,000 bill for a 16-mile tow and impound.
Interstate 55 in southern Illinois reopens after a devastating big rig accident
A chain reaction crash along a 2-mile stretch of Illinois’ Interstate 55 left six people dead and almost 40 injured on May 1.
Trucking Takes the Spotlight in Children's Books
The newly released book, 'Trucker Kid' by Carol Gordon Ekster, is making waves in the industry.
Trucker champion spotlighted by Jeopardy gameshow
One of Jeopardy's recent champions, Brian Henegar, shed light on the transportation industry, as he works at Pilot Flying J in Tennessee.
You don’t need to be a trucker to enjoy a truck stop!
Trucker Path - a mobile app for truck drivers - has laid out the top truck stops across America, with Davenport, Iowa’s Kwik Star #1071 taking the top spot.
The Senate tackles the bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
Introduced on Dec. 1 by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act lays out new funding eligibility standards and highlights truck drivers' personal safety.
Wreaths Across America event will stretch from Columbia Falls, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia
The event will fall on December 17th and approximately 2.5 million wreaths will be delivered to more than 3,700 cemeteries.
Truckers Against Trafficking says drivers can assist law enforcement with spotting human trafficking
Human trafficking is a stain upon the world and humanity.
Small trucking companies are falling victim to more theft
In a Jonesboro, Arkansas truck repair show last Tuesday, a group of thieves stole 25 18-wheeler tires during the night.
Nearby St. Louis community protests Love’s Truck Stop proposal due to safety hazards
The neighborhood of Herculaneum in Jefferson County, Missouri made their concerns and disapproval of a proposed Love’s Truck Stop known.
The new generation of truck drivers can learn a lot from their predecessors
Professional truck drivers have a lot of good advice to offer the new generation.
Father’s Day gift saved from fiery tanker-truck accident
Dane Meadows, a tanker-truck driver, saved a Father’s Day gift he received from his young daughter from destruction after flames engulfed his wrecked vehicle.
Drivers with pets on board often report better physical and mental health
Truckstop.com conducted a survey that shows that 54% of professional truckers would reconsider their job if they could not bring their furry friend with them on the road.