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Cargo thefts on the upswing
Cargo theft in the U.S. is trending up when compared with first-quarter 2014, according to a new report from

Supply chain clogs causing woes for port truckers, shippers on West Coast
Delays in the supply chain are causing severe problems for truckers and shippers on the West Coast, according to

Montana motor carriers pledge $10k to TMAF
Motor Carriers of Montana has pledged $10,000 to Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the trucking advocacy group. “The contribution

Nebraska governor vetoes gas tax hike
Nebraska lawmakers sent a gas tax increase to Gov. Pete Ricketts last week and he promptly vetoed it, calling

Daimler gets autonomous commerical truck license in Nevada
In ceremonies at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway May 5, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval officially granted the first license

West Coast port truck drivers return to work
After four days of striking, short-haul truckers for three companies that move cargo in and out of the ports

ATA outlines plan to improve truck safety to Congress
In recent testimony to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Highway and Transit Subcommittee, representatives of the American Trucking

NTSB sees benefits of onboard video systems
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a report on what it says are the benefits of commercial

Truckers sue to end biodiesel mandate
Minnesota truckers and other interests are suing the state of Minnesota seeking to end the state’s requirement that diesel

Former “Biggest Loser” working with truckers
Pilot Flying J Health Champion and “Biggest Loser” Pete Thomas is offering truck drivers practical advice on how to

Web startup for truckers, ScoopMonkey pushing onto new platform
A Virginia-based online startup is gaining traction in the trucking world, according to a recent article in Richmondbizsense.com. ScoopMonkey, a

TMAF says trucking is getting greener
On the 45th anniversary of Earth Day last week, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the image and education movement