Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships in Harrington, May 18, 2019. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
May 28, 2019Christopher Scholand to Be Among Familiar Faces at North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
The North Dakota Motor Carriers Association is gearing up to host its 29th annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championships, and the competition already is looking stiff.
UPS Freight’s Russell Atkin Eyes Second Straight Utah Grand Champion Title
Will it be twice as nice for Russell Atkin at the Utah Trucking Driving Championships? The UPS Freight driver will be aiming for his second consecutive Tank Truck crown (and trip to the National Truck Driving Championships) at the state event May 31- June 1 in Salt Lake City.
May 28, 2019Texas Drivers Prepare for Next Level of State Trucking Championships
It has been a long road for participants in the Texas Truck Driving Championships, but this weekend they will finally head to the state tournament to show off their skills. The competition will be held May 31-June 1 by the Texas Trucking Association at Texas State Technical College in Waco.
Wide Open Competition Expected at Minnesota Truck Driving Championships
Expect some fresh faces at the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships, taking place June 8-9 at Rihm Kenworth in Coon Rapids, a northern suburb of Minneapolis.
May 28, 2019Strong Massachusetts Lineup Includes Grand Champion Brian Singelais, Former National Champion Roland Bolduc
A former national Grand Champion, a returning state Grand Champion and a record Step Van class will keep things interesting at the Massachusetts Truck Driving Championships on June 2 in North Andover.
TCA Registers Technician Program With Department of Labor
TravelCenters of America has registered its diesel technician apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor. At the successful completion of the training, the technician receives recognition by DOL as a journeyman diesel technician.
May 28, 2019Wabco to Be Standard Supplier at Stoughton
Wabco Holdings Inc. has been selected by Stoughton Trailers to be the standard supplier for automatic slack adjusters.
May 24, 2019Pennsylvania Native Jason Herko Set for Return to Home State as Kentucky Grand Champion
Jason Herko was born in Pennsylvania and as a child lived in Jamaica. Now, he is heading back to his birth state as Grand Champion of the Kentucky Truck Driving Championships.
Colorado Driving Titans to Compete in Tank Truck
A battle of the titans is shaping up in the Tank Truck division at the Colorado Truck Driving Championships on June 1 in Henderson.