TravelCenters of America has opened a TA Express store in Huntsville, Texas. The TA Express in Huntsville is located off I-45 at Exit 118.Amenities at the store include: 90 truck parking spaces3 showers6 diesel dispensersPrimo Taqueria full service restaurantCinnabon, Chester Fried Chicken, and Sbarro fast service restaurantsDriver loungeTruck washDog parkTA operates more than 280 stores ...more
One man was arrested and another is still at large after getting caught stealing laundry detergent from a parked tractor trailer in Memphis on Monday. The crime occurred on June 19th at around 3:30 a.m. at the Marathon in the 3000 block of South Third Street in Memphis, Tennessee.According to News Channel 3, police responded ...more
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released dash cam and body cam video from a stolen semi truck pursuit that ended with the discovery of eighteen people inside the cab of the truck. The incident occurred June 17, 2023, in a LaSalle County, Texas.Texas DPS says that a suspect in a stolen tractor trailer ...more
How much does it cost to keep a happy truck driver? As low as $5/month – that’s a big deal at a low cost! Company-provided SiriusXM subscription services will give your truck drivers endless entertainment for all the miles ahead. Making just a small investment can be highly beneficial for both your drivers and your ...more
Due to oak’s natural resistance to rot, laminated oak flooring is the most popular choice for commercial over-the-road dry van freight trailers. However, even with the natural characteristics of oak, the wood can still be damaged over time. The constant onslaught of road debris like sand and rocks, as well as exposure to moisture and ...more
Image A jackpot justice system has caused nuclear verdicts against trucking companies to escalate. In fact, nuclear verdicts—those verdicts over $10 million—against trucking companies have skyrocketed 967% in the last 15 years, according to research from the American Transportation Research Institute. “That is pretty frightening. These verdicts outpace increases in health care costs and inflation,” ...more
For growing carriers, having efficient truck dispatch software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more high-paying loads (especially for dedicated lanes). Depending on your size, growth trajectory, and focus, you will want to carefully vet the right provider for you – not all software is created equal, and different providers have different ...more
In 2022, records indicated 13 wrong-way crashes in Connecticut that resulted in 23 deaths. (Connecticut Department of Transportation) High-tech countermeasures against Connecticut’s burgeoning 550% jump in wrong-way crashes will result from a law Gov. Ned Lamont enacted to install new alert systems statewide on 120 highway exit ramps. Frequently resulting in fatalities due to high ...more
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (right) listens as President Joe Biden speaks about the Interstate 95 highway collapse after an aerial tour of the site. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA — The collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks, Pennsylvania’s governor said June 17, after joining President Joe Biden on a ...more
A Florida deputy’s body cam captured the officer’s life-saving actions after finding a dump truck driver slumped over in his seat. The officer saw the dump truck run off of Interstate 95 and hit a guardrail near Oak Hill, Florida on Wednesday, June 14th at about 6 p.m. The officer then went over to check ...more
