Winter in Knoxville: A Snowy Scene Unfolds Our own neck of the woods, Knoxville, TN, was recently transformed into a picturesque winter wonderland, with the city covered in up to 11 inches of snow. The National Weather Service Meteorologist Lyle Wilson reported this significant snowfall, which varied across regions, being less in areas near the…
The Clash of Titans Over Pilot Travel Centers In a riveting corporate showdown, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the Haslam family of Knoxville, Tennessee, have publicly squared off over the valuation of Pilot Travel Centers. Berkshire’s $10 billion investment for a controlling stake of the company has led to accusations of strategic accounting maneuvers, potentially…
In a striking move that veers off the beaten path of typical political rallies, presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy recently chose the Iowa 80 Truck Stop, the self-proclaimed World’s Largest Truck Stop, as his platform to unveil a trucker-centric vision for America. This event, more than just a campaign stop, turned into a potent symbol of…
As we finish out 2023 and begin to prepare for this new year ahead, it’s important to explore critical issues we faced in the year gone by and ensure that we enter the new year with our best foot forward. For a while now, the trucking industry is facing a critical challenge: the severe shortage…
Tesla Semi Truck Hurdles: Navigating Production Delays and Software Glitches Tesla’s Semi truck, a revolutionary initiative first announced by Elon Musk all the way back in 2017, has been hailed as a trailblazer with its impressive 500-mile range and economical alternative to diesel-powered trucks. Yet, this voyage hasn’t been without obstacle. Production postponements, coupled with…
Shock has echoed through much of the US as the northeastern US witnessed an unforeseen disaster. A fuel tanker truck caught fire and ultimately resulted in a calamitous collapse of a vital portion of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. The tragedy took not only the life of an experienced and brave trucker but also significantly disrupted…
Happy International Women’s Day! It comes as no surprise to learn that the trucking industry has historically been a male-dominated field, with men accounting for the vast majority of truck drivers. However, in recent years, women have been making inroads and advocating for more inclusive and equitable workplaces. With industry leaders and policymakers taking notice,…
UTK leading Center for Freight Transportation for Efficient The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded a $2 million a year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to lead a new and exciting venture: a multi-institutional University Transportation Center aimed at improving the mobility of people and goods across the country. The Center for…
Future Drivers, Get Ready To Start Your Engine! Exciting news coming out of Indiana! The New Castle Career Center (NCCC), a vocational education center located in New Castle, Indiana has teamed up with Ivy Tech, a leading Indiana community college. Together they’re using their educational forces for the future of trucking. The two have come…
Truckers, take note: the world of trucking is constantly evolving, and there are some exciting updates on the horizon. Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its services and locations, with new travel stops, truck care locations, and restaurants set to open in 2023. Meanwhile, BP has acquired TravelCenters of America, adding 280 travel centers to its…
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