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A leading source of trucking news and driver job listings for the long-haul trucking industry in the US, reaching truck drivers as well as other industy pros
Little Rock, Arkansas
Joined April 2009
After the deadly Louisville crash, UPS & FedEx are grounding MD-11 planes for safety reviews. ✈️📦 #CargoSafety #SupplyChain #TruckingNews #Freight #LouisvilleKY #Crash #TruckerNews #Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — UPS and FedEx said they are grounding their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” following a
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I-35 S OK: Tanker rollover near Mulhall means major detours & 7k gal spill. Driver injured. Sending good vibes & reminding you to stay safe! 🙏🚛🛣️ @OHPDPS
#TruckerLife #TrafficAlert #SafetyFirst #Oklahoma #I35 #TankerTruck #TruckingCommunity #Truckers
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MULHALL, Okla. — A driver of a biodiesel tanker was injured and the roadway was blocked for several hours in the cleanup process after the tanker
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Kudos to @Fleet_Advantage! 🚚 Their Kids Around The Corner Foundation won the ALAN Humanitarian Logistics Award for amazing employee service! Over $1M donated since 2014. @ALANaid
#TruckingLife #Logistics #GivingBack #Trucking #TruckingCommunity #Charity
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Fleet Advantage wins ALAN award for Employee Engagement, showcasing the impact of their Kids Around The Corner Foundation.
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Heartbreaking news at UPS Worldport, Louisville. Our deepest thoughts are with the crew, ground workers, and their families. 🙏 Stay safe, truckers. #TruckingFamily #FreightSafety #Transportation #Louisville #Kentucky #TruckingCommunity #Truckers
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — First responders are searching for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the
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More choices in MKE! 🚛 Kriete Truck Centers acquires Badger Truck Center, doubling presence. Now offering a full line of Class 3–8 trucks, including Mack, Volvo, & Isuzu, near the Zoo Interchange! #Trucking #WisconsinTruckers #BigRig #Wisconsin
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Kriete Truck Centers acquires Badger Truck Center, enhancing truck access and services for Milwaukee customers.
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🚨 Another Diesel Price Jump! ⛽️ U.S. average is up again to $3.753, with the Midwest seeing the biggest hike. 📈💰 @EIAgov
#TruckingCosts #DieselPrices #TruckerLife #Diesel #FuelSurcharge #TruckingLife #TruckingCommunity
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Diesel prices have risen again. After a nearly 10-cent increase in diesel prices last week, the average price for a gallon of diesel has increased again
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🚨 NEW Mack Anthem rolled out! 🚛 Up to 10% better fuel efficiency, improved visibility, and a wider cab with heated/massage seats! @MackTrucks
#RegionalHaul #Trucking #BigRig #TruckerEquipment #MackTrucks #Truckers #TruckingLife #TruckingNews
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Discover the all-new Mack Anthem, featuring enhanced maneuverability and improved fuel efficiency for every mile.
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Major rule change ahead! 🚛 EPA's 2027 standards mean much lower NOx emissions + 450,000-mile warranties on new engines. Time to prep for PC-12 oil! @APIenergy
#TruckerLife #EPA2027 #TruckTech #API #EPA #PC12 #CleanAir #Trucking #TruckingLife #BigRigs
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In late 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule titled “Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine
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New truck repair facility alert! 🚨 Excel Truck Group opens a massive 36-bay facility in Ashland, VA for sales, parts, & service. Go check it out! 🛠️ #TruckerLife #CDL #TruckRepair #ExcelTruckGroup #Trucking #BigRigs #Virginia #TruckingCommunity
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ASHLAND, Va. — Excel Truck Group (ETG) is announcing the grand opening of its newest location in Ashland, Va. “Excel Truck Group’s new Ashland location
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Serious incident in NY! ⚠️ Peterbilt crane truck overturned on Hwy 37. Driver airlifted. Wishing a full recovery. 🙏 Drive safe & stay focused! 🚛 @nyspolice
#TruckingSafety #CDL #CraneLife #Trucking #NewYork #TruckingCommunity #Hwy37 #TruckerNews
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LOUISVILLE, New York — Police are looking into a crash that involved a semi truck near Louisville, New York on Thursday. According to a press release, at
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Cold front 🥶 means slick roads! Freezing rain is a major danger. Truckers, slow down, no cruise control, and increase following distance! 🚛 @NWS @NWSStLouis
#WinterDriving #Trucking #RoadSafety #Truckers #WinterWeather #RoadSafetyAwareness #Safety
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A strong cold front is moving through the country in the next few days that will bring much colder temperatures. Above normal warmth will give way to a
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Next big change is coming! 🚛 Shell Rotella's new hub explains API PC-12 oil standards. Get the facts on engine protection & efficiency! ⛽ @ShellRotella
#TruckerNews #PC12 #DieselLife #ShellRotella #BigRigs #TruckerLife #TruckerCommunity #Trucking
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HOUSTON, Texas — Shell Rotella is launching the "What is PC-12?" knowledge hub. The hub is a new educational resource designed to help fleets,
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Big Rig Pride! 🚛 Peterbilt's United Way drive and Pride & Class Parade supports the community. Awesome trucks for a great cause! ❤️ @PeterbiltMotors @UnitedWay
#Peterbilt #TruckingLife #CDL #UnitedWay #Truckers #BigRigs #Texas #TruckingCommunity #Trucking
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Peterbilt is supporting the local community through its annual United Way Giving Campaign, culminating in the highly anticipated Peterbilt Pride &
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💔 Stay safe out there, drivers. Fatal La. crash highlights dense fog dangers on I-49. Slow down & stay alert! 🚛 @LAStatePolice
#TruckingSafety #CDL #Louisiana #I49 #RoadAlert #Truckers #TruckingCommunity #Trucking #Crash
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DESOTO PARISH, La. – A pickup truck driver is dead after an overturned semi truck on a Louisana freeway caused a series of crashes. The incident occurred
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🚨 HUGE parts merger! @FleetPrideInc & @TruckProLLC unite, creating a massive 450+ location network for heavy-duty parts and service nationwide. 🛠️🚛 #TruckingNews #FleetService #PartsAvailability #KeepTrucking #TruckLife #TruckerLife #TruckingLife
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FleetPride and TruckPro are announcing a strategic merger, operating under the combined ownership of American Securities and Platinum Equity. "
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Our hearts go out to all affected by the tragic UPS crash near Worldport. 🙏 NTSB is investigating why the engine failed. #Trucking #SupplyChain #Louisville #NTSB #Crash #TruckingCommunity #TruckingIndustry #Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The grim task of finding victims from the firestorm that followed the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, entered a
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Industry leaders from Bison USA & UPS join the ATRI Board! 📈 This research helps tackle top trucking issues like parking & costs. Keep sharing your voice! 🗣️ @Truck_Research @UPS @Drive4Bison
#Truckers #Trucking #ATRI #FreightLife #Industry #RoadResearch
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ATRI welcomes two industry leaders to its board, strengthening its commitment to transportation research and advocacy.
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A fatal crash in Malheur County, OR, involved a Freightliner when another vehicle entered the truck's lane. 🛣️ @ORStatePolice
#TruckingSafety #RoadSafety #Oregon #TruckDriver #BeSafeOutThere #TruckingCommunity #Truckers
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MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. — One driver is dead and a passenger seriously injured in a crash involving a Freightliner According to the Oregon State Police
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📈 Class 8 orders ⬇️ 22% Y/Y. Fleets are focused on cost control, delaying truck replacement due to high rates & soft freight. Trucking's rebound needs better market stability. @FTRintel
#TruckerNews #FreightMarket #TruckingLife #Class8 #OwnerOperator #FTR
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FTR reports October Class 8 order numbers down 22% y/y, signaling persistent weakness in the freight market.
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Autonomous trucks are here. 🤔 Will AI ease the driver shortage or challenge your OTR job? Weigh the tech vs. your irreplaceable skill. @hmdtruckinginc
#Trucking #HMDTrucking #SelfDrivingTrucks #CDLjobs #TruckingLife #OTR #TruckingCommunity #Truckers
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SPONSORED BY HMD TRUCKING The American trucking industry is running on empty. With a current truck driver shortage estimated at 80,000 — which analysts
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