Truckers’ Input Sought as Illinois Expressway Shootings Skyrocket
Truck drivers traveling along Illinois expressways where shootings spiked 110% last year are advised to report suspicious activity and use a new police website map of real-time gunfire reports.
February 11, 2022Ontario Declares State of Emergency Over Blocked US Bridge
The premier of Canada’s biggest province declared a state of emergency, warning protesters choking off traffic at a key U.S. border crossing and causing gridlock in Canada’s capital they face stiff punishment if they don’t leave.
February 11, 2022Maine Sets $1.8 Billion Plan for Infrastructure Upgrades
Three steel bridges in Maine that cross Interstate 95 and date to the Dwight Eisenhower administration are included in a $1.8 billion plan to overhaul some of the state’s transportation infrastructure.
February 9, 2022Driver Drug Violations Increased by 10% in 2021 Over Prior Year
The total number of truck driver drug violations increased by 10% in 2021, compared with total numbers reported in 2020, according to a new federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse summary report.
February 9, 2022Familiar Spots Lead ATRI’s Top Highway Bottlenecks
Some very familiar trouble spots lead the 2022 Top Truck Bottlenecks List from the American Transportation Research Institute.
February 9, 2022Illinois Allows Easy Transfers of Out-of-State CDLs Through March 31
Transferring an out-of-state commercial driver license to Illinois is easier due to a temporary measure by the Illinois secretary of state that is set to expire March 31.
February 8, 2022Canada’s COVID-19 Protests Threaten Border Trade With US
OTTAWA — Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked by truckers protesting vaccine mandates.
February 8, 2022Senators Demand Answers About Tesla Feature That Runs Stop Signs
A pair of Democratic U.S. senators demanded answers Feb. 8 from Tesla Inc. about a feature of its so-called Full Self-Driving system that permitted its vehicles to slowly roll through intersections without stopping as well as complaints about cars that suddenly brake at high speeds.
February 8, 2022Mandates, E-Commerce and Congestion Complicate Truck Parking Issues
Truck parking, which affects everything from driver satisfaction to cargo security, is a top concern for the trucking industry.
February 7, 2022TrueNorth CEO Smith Hands President Title to Tillman
TrueNorth President and CEO Jason Smith has handed off the title of president to Trent Tillman, executive vice president of TrueNorth’s transportation division. Tillman will assume the role while retaining his current responsibilities.
February 4, 2022