Wildfire activity has resulted in several highway closures in both Oregon and Washington, as well as delays in permit issuance in Oregon. The Oregon permit office is located within 30 miles from one of the wildfires, and as a result the office is currently closed with no additional information. Anyone … Read More
Cargo theft is typically up during holidays like Labor Day when unattended trucks and closed warehouse are more common. In fact, cargo theft reporting firm, CargoNet has reported on Labor Day theft trends since 2013, and each year there’s a spike in thefts in both the U.S. and Canada. So … Read More
Medallion Transport Holdings is going the extra mile for owner-operators during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19. Company CEO and two members of the executive team will be ready to get their hands dirty to show their gratitude. CEO, Gary Weilheimer, along with VP of Heavy Haul, … Read More
Twin tropical storms Marco and Laura will make landfall Monday and Tuesday bringing some storm surge warnings, evacuations and possible travel restrictions. A storm surge warning remained in effect from Morgan City to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where 2 to 4 feet of storm surge was possible. A tropical storm warning … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Roadcheck, the year’s largest inspection blitz, has been rescheduled for Sept. 9 – 11. Owner-operators and carriers have a month to prepare for the 72-hour enforcement period which has a special emphasis on the driver requirements component of inspections. The blitz was originally scheduled … Read More
Alice Turner works diligently every day to dispatch loads for Medallion Transport Holding’s and NHH Services network of owner-operators. Get to know more about Alice and what she enjoys most about her role with the company. Tell us more about your 30 years’ experience in the trucking industry. My journey … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled Aug. 23-29. Enforcement officials will inspect commercial motor vehicles throughout the week for critical brake violations. Any brake-related or other critical out-of-service inspection item violations will restrict those vehicles from traveling until corrected. Vehicles that pass eligible … Read More
Starting July 29, Love’s is requiring customers to wear face coverings or masks while inside all Love’s Travel Stops. The Oklahoma City-based Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced today that all of its stores will require a mask or face covering July 29 at all 520 locations across 41 … Read More
Some state officials have issued new mask requirements to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Truck drivers traveling interstate should be aware of the different state requirements and have their face masks ready to enter truck stops, restaurants and more while on the road. Here are the states that have recently … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week is set for July 12-18 and this year’s emphasis will be on speeding. During this week-long traffic enforcement safety initiative, law enforcement personnel throughout North America will be looking for commercial and passenger vehicle drivers who are engaging in unsafe … Read More
