The Trucker

4 days ago | thetrucker.com | Kris Rutherford

When truckers are surveyed about the most difficult U.S. cities to drive through, Houston often ranks near the top of the list, with drivers jockeying through the heart of the city to access the port, railyards and other freight hubs. With a population of nearly 7 million, the Houston area remains one of the fastest growing cities in the country. In fact, it’s currently ranked as the fourth most populated city in the U.S. behind New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

5 days ago | thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volumes declined in April, a sign that tariff-related stockpiling, a slowdown in manufacturing, and general seasonality contributed to reduced demand for trucking services, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. This is in stark contrast to March volumes. “The market feels frozen,” said Ken Adamo, chief of analytics at DAT. “April brought the usual seasonal opportunities in produce and construction materials.

6 days ago | thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In recognition of American Stroke Month, Pilot is raising funds for the American Heart Association (AHA) to champion stroke prevention and education. “People are our top priority at Pilot, and one of the ways we demonstrate this is by caring for the well-being of our team members, guests and communities,” said Adrienne Ingoldt, Pilot’s CMO and member of AHA’s Life is Why Council.

6 days ago | thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie

WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is announcing its strong support for the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. “No one is more committed to safe highways than America’s truck drivers,” said Todd Spencer, OOIDA president. “We share the same goal as every motorist—arriving safely. But forcing trucks to operate below the speed of traffic makes roads less safe by creating speed differences and more risky interactions.

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

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Jason Holmes, Donovan Collins and Matt Harris as TCA Highway Angels because of their acts of heroism while on the road. In recognition of these drivers’ willingness to help fellow drivers and motorists, TCA has presented each Highway Angel with a certificate, a lapel pin, patches, and truck decals. Their employers have also received a certificate highlighting their driver as a recipient.