Jurors in the Pilot Flying J fraud trial are getting an earful of insider stories about the truck stop giant and the trucking industry.
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Transporting the 2017 Capitol Christmas Tree
A specially-decorated Kenworth T680 Advantage tractor is hauling the 2017 Capitol Christmas tree on a 3,000-mile journey from Montana to Washington D.C.
XStream Launches Device to Close Tractor-Trailer Gap
XStream Trucking Inc. launched its aerodynamic device called TruckWings to address the gap between a Class 8 truck and trailer when at highway speeds.
Defense Attacks Images of Star Witnesses in Pilot Flying J Fraud Trial
Jurors in the ongoing Pilot Flying J fraud trial haven’t yet seen the government’s two star witnesses, but the attorney for the truck stop giant’s former president is already painting portraits of the pair as a ruthless corporate climber and a jealous snitch.
Savage Opens New Petroleum Terminal in Mexico
Savage Cos., a logistics provider for the chemical industry, will begin operating a petroleum terminal in central Mexico Jan. 1, working with Kansas City Southern to move the commodities into the United States.
Trudell Holdings Acquires Northeast Great Dane
Trudell Holdings Inc., parent company of Trudell Trailer Sales, announced its acquisition of majority ownership of Northeast Great Dane and anticipates closing the transaction Dec. 1.
Western Star Offers Backup Camera, Radar Options
Truck maker Western Star announced it is offering 3rd Eye’s backup cameras and radar option packages factory installed on its vehicles.
Opinion: Recruiting, Retaining Drivers: It’s Not Them, It’s You
If you have a driver turnover problem and can’t keep drivers, especially new ones, and can’t attract new, qualified drivers, regardless of what you try or the money you throw at the problem, what you’re doing is not working. But why?
More pay increases, bonus offerings from carriers
The money pot is being sweetened for drivers across a range of trucking segments.
Study: Women veterans make excellent truckers
While fewer truckers are women or veterans, both groups tend to be safer drivers who driver more and stick with the same job longer, according to Omintracs data.