In The News

• Hands-free texting still distracting, voice commands even more, says AAA

  By Joan Lowy - The Associated Press
  Posted Jun 12th 2013 7:10AM

  WASHINGTON — Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a...

• Report: Oversize load 'crowded' by passer prior to striking I-5 bridge

  By David Tanner, Associate Editor - Land Line
  Posted Jun 12th 2013 6:56AM

  Federal investigators have acknowledged a second truck in their investigation into the Interstate 5 bridge collapse in ...

• 'No parking' photo sparks outrage among truckers

  By Clarissa Kell-Holland, staff writer - Land Line
  Posted Jun 12th 2013 6:45AM

  Steve Weber had just backed his rig into a parking space at a truck stop near the city of Coon Rapids, Minn., on Friday...

• Panel approves Foxx nomination to head DOT, Senate vote next

  By The Associated Press
  Posted Jun 11th 2013 8:50AM

  WASHINGTON   — The U.S. Senate's Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Monday unanimously ...

• Retail sleeper market sets record for 2nd month in row

  By The Trucker News Services
  Posted Jun 11th 2013 8:40AM

  McLEAN, Va. — With an increasing number of newer model year tractors entering the market combined with continued...