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In recognition of Veterans Day, Pilot Company invites all active duty and retired military members to enjoy a free meal at any of its more than 750 participating U.S. travel centers. The company is also teaming up with the Call of Duty Endowment on…

As the demand to move freight is at an all time high, so is the shortage of truck drivers needed to haul the increasing number of loads.That's the conclusion of the American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello, who today said…

Truck drivers and the folks who operate the companies they work for have differences of opinion when it comes to the top issues facing the American trucking industry.The American Transportation Research Institute's annual Top Industry Issues report, a survey of more…

Two leading officers in a major Midwest trucking company were recently honored for their good works and service to their community.Tonn and Holly Ostergard were named Most Honored Citizens for 2021 at the Aksarben Ball, which honors the contributions of…

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi earlier this week met with several transportation organizations in the Midwest as part of efforts to strengthen commercial vehicle safety, bolster truck driver availability, and improve rail-to-truck supply chain efficiencies. The meetings…

A total of 28,694 commercial motor vehicles were inspected in the U.S. during a recent week-long enforcement effort focused on brake safety, and 3,874 trucks (13.5%) were placed out of service.Some 35,764 commercial vehicles were inspected in the U.S., Canada…

The deadline for nominating outstanding truckers for two major awards is approaching.Carriers and others have until 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 to submit nominations for the 2021 Company Driver of the Year Award presented by the Truckload Carriers Association and…

Meera Joshi is one step closer to becoming the actual head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted 22-6 Wednesday, Oct. 20 to send her nomination to the full Senate for possible…

United Road, a major finished vehicle hauler based in Plymouth, Michigan, today announced the expansion of its guaranteed pay benefit to all company drivers: first year, tenured and rehires.Mark Anderson, president and CEO of United Road, said the company's guaranteed pay…

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