Clifford J. “Cliff” HarvisonNTTCClifford J. “Cliff” Harvison, former president of the National Tank Truck Carriers, died March 19 at his home in Stuart, Florida. He was 85 years old.Mr. Harvison joined the trade association in 1965 and rose to president in 1972.…
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Briefly: Baltimore updates truck routes after I-695 bridge collapse
In order to minimize the impact of traffic changes caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation is modifying its official truck map, which details how truck drivers may use…
Each of TCA's 5 Professional Drivers of the Year receives $20,000
Five truckers were recently named the 2024 Truckload Carriers Association's Professional Drivers of the Year.The announcement was made Tuesday evening March 26, during the annual closing banquet at the TCA's annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The contest is sponsored by Cummins Inc.…
Driver Poll: What makes you want to hang up on a recruiter?
What makes you want to hang up on a recruiter? In last week's poll, we asked: "How quickly do you expect a recruiter to call you after submitting your information?"37.56% said, "A few days"34.74% said, "Same day"14.08% said, "Within the…
Update: Here's the latest on Baltimore Harbor Key Bridge collapse
Divers continue searching for the bodies of six workers who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Tuesday, March 26, when it was struck by a massive container ship causing the bridge that carries Interstate 695 over the…
Radio's Dave Nemo announces retirement, year-long series of events
After over 50 years of keeping truck drivers entertained radio personality Dave Nemo is retiring from his full-time duties as host of The Dave Nemo Show on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146. While he will continue to lend his name,…
Here's your chance to weigh in on detention for new ATRI survey
The American Transportation Research Institute Tuesday, March 26, issued a call for truck drivers to provide data on their detention experiences at customer facilities. This latest data collection is part of a larger ATRI study examining the effects of detention on…
3 drivers named TCA's Highway Angels of the Year for their heroism
Professional truck drivers Tony Blunnie of Knight Transportation, Dawna Jacobsen of Erb Transport and Terry Reavis of Maverick Transportation LLC have been named the 2023 TCA Highway Angels of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). This is the…
Remodeled, updated NYS Thruway service area in Warners reopens
The New York State Thruway Authority Monday announced the reopening of the new Warners Service Area (Interstate 90 westbound mile marker 292) in Warners. The location is the 15th new service area to open to Thruway customers as part of…
Briefly: Michigan to adjust highway weight restrictions on Monday, April 1
The Michigan Department of Transportation continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads.Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April 1, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north…