Volvo Trucks North America has scheduled an early-2021 production start for the regional delivery-geared VNR Electric. The zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric model for the U.S.
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Month: January 2021
Top 5 riskiest roads for truckers — ranked
A trucking technology provider recently released a list of areas of risk for trucking fleets that includes the riskiest roads, states, and even times of
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Women with Drive to feature global speakers
Trucking HR Canada has officially unveiled the speakers who will participate in a decidedly global Women with Drive summit this year. With a theme of
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Here’s your 2021 lineup of trucking events
This past year many anticipated in-person trucking events scrambled to transition to online platforms and some even outright canceled or postponed due to COVID restrictions.
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New TA location brings 150 truck parking spaces to Oregon
This week, TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of a new location in Huntington, Oregon. On January 13, TA announced the opening of a
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Truck driver blames friend after authorities discover 30 duffel bags stuffed with marijuana
A truck driver was arrested over the weekend after agents discovered 30 duffel bags filled with marijuana just sitting in his sleeper. The incident occurred
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Ontario Expanding Truck Rest Areas Across the Province
TORONTO — The Ontario government is improving 14 existing truck rest areas, building 10 new rest areas and adding 178 additional truck parking spaces at
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Loblaw site closure hits 150 truck drivers
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Some 150 unionized truck drivers will be out of work soon following a decision by Loblaw to close its transportation site in
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U.S. Border Patrol agents discover 126 people hidden in refrigerated trailer
LAREDO, Texas — Agents with Laredo Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week stopped a human-smuggling attempt involving a tractor hauling a refrigerated
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Oregon State Police seek help in identifying child’s body found at rest area in December
LINCOLN COUNTY, Oregon — The Oregon State Police is asking for help from the public in identifying the body of a child that was found
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