Trucking News

• Trucker shortage may mean driving farther to fill your tank
  
  With more Americans expected to hit the road this summer, pumps in some locations could be low or empty.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.
• Drone trucker: Sharing wild Australian landscapes for a cause
  
  Truck driver Ben Stamatovich uses a drone to capture rugged landscapes on his journeys across Australia.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Tennessee trucker narrowly avoids crashing off a narrow bridge
  
  A motorist was filming the scenery around Caryville, just north of Knoxville, Tennessee, when the truck attempted to cross the stone bridge on the old state road when it almost ended in disaster.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
• XPO Logistics reports quarterly earnings and revenue that beat expectations, raises guidance
  
  XPO Logistics on Monday afternoon announced better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue on the strength of its trucking and logistics business.
  CNBC.  Monday, 3 May 2021.
• Fitness program aimed at truckers
  
  About 3.5 million truckers work long hours sitting behind the wheel, and it's not easy for them to stay healthy, which is a requirement for them to keep their commercial licenses. Dr. ...
  CBS News.  Sunday, 2 May 2021.
• North Dakota offers free Covid-19 vaccinations for Canadian truckers
  
  Manitoba truckers frequently crossing the border are now eligible to get vaccinated in North Dakota.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021.
• Flying With Cash? You May Lose It All To Law Enforcement
  
  Jerry Johnson flew to Phoenix hoping to buy a big rig for his growing trucking company, but the next day he went home without a truck and without his money. ...
  Forbes.  Thursday, 15 Apr 2021.
• 2 truckers with Chicago ties allegedly kidnap women for ransom, FBI seeking victims
  
  The FBI is looking for possible victims of two truckers who allegedly kidnap women and then demand ransom for their release.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 10 Apr 2021.
• Despite Several Hurdles, The New York Knicks Remain Competitive
  
  The Knicks aren't perfect, but despite their hurdles they're trucking along and playing winning basketball.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 31 Mar 2021.
• Rise in 'nuclear verdicts' in lawsuits threatens trucking industry
  
  Cases with verdicts of at least $1 million against truck operators have increased dramatically since 2006, with an average jury award of $3.1 million.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021.
• Moment train plows into a big rig on a crossing after trucker drives past safety barriers
  
  The trucker got stuck in the crossing after driving around the safety gates in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday morning.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021.
• Truckers Are the Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
  
  Truckers keep on truckin', Covid be damned.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021.
• 4 Stocks to Watch as Trucking Sector Continues to Rebound
  
  The U.S. trucking industry seems poised to continue its recovery in 2021 as truck loadings look set to increase, making it prudent to keep an eye on names like ArcBest (ARCB) and PACCAR (PCAR)
  Zacks.  Thursday, 4 Feb 2021.
• General Motors (GM), Navistar Team Up for Hydrogen Truck Project
  
  General Motors' (GM) agreement with Navistar will provide additional scope for the application of hydrogen fuel-cell technology in the trucking market.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 28 Jan 2021.
• Truckers Shun U.K. Ports to Avoid Brexit Red Tape
  
  British ports expected gridlock after post-Brexit trade rules began on Jan. 1. Instead, some are nearly empty as truckers stay away, reluctant to spend hours waiting for newly required export documents.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 27 Jan 2021.

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