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NHTSA recalls Western Star trucks for faulty battery connection

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued a recall for certain models of Western Star trucks due to an incorrectly installed battery connection may cause fire. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X and 2021-2026 Western Star 47X vehicles. A stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit.
Single truck rollover blocks traffic on Highway 60 in Missouri

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol and KWOC radio station in Poplar Bluff, Mo. reported on Monday morning that a single vehicle crash had blocked lanes of Highway 60 near Puxico. In an update later Monday morning, KWOC cited the MSHP saying the crash involved a big rig and that all lanes were re-opened. No details of the crash has been released, but authorities did say that there were no injuries.
SuperRigs brings out nearly 90-year old world traveler

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

ATLANTA — When Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025 held its Friday night festivities which included a truck light show, live music and fireworks, many from the community of Hampton and McDonough, Georgia came out to marvel at the trucks that were on display, and enjoy what the Shell Rotella event had to offer at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. One of those was Mary Elliott, 89, from McDonough saw local news coverage on Friday morning and decided that she wanted to come out and see what the fuss was about.
New Shell Flying J Travel Center in Monte Creek features 7 diesel lanes, 22 truck parking spaces

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie

MONTE CREEK, B.C. — Pilot is continuing its expansion with the opening of a a new Shell Flying J Travel Center in Monte Creek, B.C.“Conveniently located at 1255 Dallas Drive, the new facility is now open and ready to welcome professional drivers with modern amenities designed for comfort and convenience,” Pilot said in a media release.
Trucker dead after accident with another 18-wheeler in Georgia

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Bruce Guthrie

CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. —One big rig driver is dead and one with minor injuries after a collision between two big rigs on Interstate 16 in Candler County Ga.Georgia State Police say on Friday at approximately 9:15 a.m., they responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-16 west near mile-marker 101 in Candler County.
Team members at Arpin International Group’s GSA Division move up in the ranks

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie

WEST WARWICK, R.I. — Arpin International Group’s GSA Division is announcing the promotion of six team members. “The six individuals promoted have demonstrated a commitment to providing outstanding customer service to internal and external customers and accounts,” said Matthew Somweber, vice president of GSA services. “They have each been instrumental in shaping Arpin’s GSA division into what it is today.
April sales of new Class 8 trucks remain strong even as new orders plummet

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Cliff Abbott

In a market fraught with uncertainty, U.S. sales of both new and used Class 8 trucks remained strong in April, while orders for future purchase hit a 59-month low. According to data received from Wards Intelligence, 18,078 new, Class 8 trucks were reported sold in April. That number is down 604 trucks from March’s 18,682, but by only 3.2%. It’s not unusual for April sales numbers to dip below March, since March is the last month of the first quarter of the year.
1 dead after pickup crosses center line of Louisiana highway, collides with semi

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Linda Garner-Bunch

BETHANY, La. — Officers were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, June 1, according to a statement released by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred on State Highway 79 near Buncombe Road. Authorities say a red pickup truck was heading south when it drifted into the northbound lanes, crashing into a semi truck. Caddo Fire District 3 arrived at the scene and pronounced the driver of the red truck deceased.
Award-winning design for Volvo Trucks' latest North American model

6 days ago | thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America wins The Red Dot Award for outstanding design for its all-new Volvo VNL. “When most people hear design, they think of automotive or fashion, not heavy-duty trucks. However, for our team, design plays a critical role in everything from fuel efficiency to driver comfort,” said Brian Balicki, head of design, Volvo Trucks North America. “With the all-new Volvo VNL, we started with a blank sheet of paper and reimagined the truck from the ground up.
Buzzed driving? 14 million honeybees escape after big rig rolls in Washington State

6 days ago | thetrucker.com | Linda Garner-Bunch

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — The sky was abuzz following a big rig rollover in Washington State on Friday, May 30. According to social media posts by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, at about 4 a.m. a commercial truck hauling an estimated 70,000 pounds of honeybee hives — inhabited by live bees — overturned on Weidkamp Road near Lyndon after failing to navigate a tight turn. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Whatcom County Public Works, and several bee experts responded to the accident.