Oct 10, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Road Closures

Hurricane Matthew Road Closures

The devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew has forced millions to evacuate and thousands left stranded. North and South Carolina as well as Virginia are still experiencing road closures and gridlock traffic conditions on flooded and damaged streets. We have provided you with updated information from the Department of Transportation here.

Hurricane Matthew Road Closure Info

Virginia

VA Road Closure Full List

I-64 at Exit 277
Route 17 and Route 460

North Carolina

NC Road Closure Full List

I-40 Wake County
I-95 at Dunn
Route 301 and Route 70
South Carolina

South Carolina

SC Road Closure Full List

US 17 and SC 61

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Industry Update - January 24, 2020 <h4>By Paul DeCoste</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Industry Update</strong></h3> Curious about the top issues discussed in the trucking industry in 2019? Take a look at this graphic from the ATRI Top Industry Issues 2019 survey. <h3> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/01/image002-1.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4869 aligncenter" src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/01/image002-1-300x244.png" alt="" width="300" height="244" /></a></h3> <h3><strong>Weather Update</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorm-lingers-into-weekend-for-midwest-northeast-with-forecast-video">This snowstorm</a> has been building up over the past few days and drivers need to be aware of some potential snowfall in the Midwest. The following locations should be driven on with caution for the weekend; Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, Michigan’s upper peninsula, Chicago and South Bend, Indiana. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Pilot Name Change</strong></h3> <a href="https://cdllife.com/2020/truck-stop-giant-announces-big-name-change/">Just yesterday, Pilot Flying J announced that</a> they are changing their company name to “Pilot Company”. This new corporate name is meant to, “serve as an umbrella that captures the total portfolio of the business as it continues to expand its retail and energy operations.” <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Driver Saves Lives</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/driver-fights-fire-at-accident-scene-honored-for-his-efforts/">Linden O’Donnell went out of his way to put out a car fire</a> and help several motorists. He was driving on the right side of Interstate 280 when he witnessed a car smash into the back of a stalled SUV. Thankfully the SUV was empty, but the passengers of the car were barely conscious and in need of help. As fire crept from the engine to the cab, Linden ran to grab his fire extinguisher and put out the flames. This allowed Linden to safely assist the drivers out of the car and out of harm’s way. His courage and ability to react deserves the honor he is receiving. <h3></h3> <h3>New Tech</h3> <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/companies-explore-using-old-electric-car-batteries-cut-costs">This pilot study done by American Electric Power and Nissan Motor Co</a>., is testing the reuse of old batteries to reduce costs for electric cars. This new process has the potential to lower system costs by one-half and even extend the power of lithium batteries by one-third.

Jan 24, 2020 • Carriers

Trucker Path Partners With RoadsideMASTERS.com for 24/7 Roadside Assistance [p]The app now includes a one-touch dial button to reach for high-quality expert assistance, available to members of the Trucker Path community at exclusive discounted rates.[/p] [p](MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, August 30, 2016) – Trucker Path, creators of the leading trip planning and resource locator mobile app for truck drivers, announce the partnership with [a href="https://www.roadsidemasters.com/"]RoadsideMASTERS.com[/a] (RSM),a nationwide provider of commercial vehicle emergency roadside assistance (ERA). From now on, truck drivers who use Trucker Path can get immediate help on the road by calling straight from the app.[/p] [p]Since 2009, assistance from RSM has been available to heavy, medium, and light trucks, buses, and vans in both USA and Canada, 24/7. Their customers include many of the TOP 100 fleets, owner-operators, insurance companies, insurance agents, and freight brokers. The service enables fleet managers and owner-operators to reduce their costs by providing access to a vast network of specialized vendors with no need to pay on the spot.[/p] [p]Help from RSM is available to trucking fleets of all sizes at flexible rates. Moreover, for the members of the Trucker Path community, the partnership opens access to exclusive membership discounts.[/p] [quote]“Trucker Path is America's most popular app for truckers. With the integration of our Emergency Roadside Assistance Membership Program, Trucker Path users now have immediate access to our vast comprehensive Vendor Network, saving them hundreds of dollars annually on roadside service”, says Jason Cohen, CEO of RoadsideMASTERS.com.[/quote] [quote]“I believe our partnership with Trucker Path is a perfect fit for Truckers who are constantly on the go 24/7/365. Trucker Path puts the necessary information Truckers need at their finger tips in order to simplify and keep their business fluid in a competitive market place”.[/quote] [p]The Trucker Path mobile app is available as a free download on iOS and Android devices. The company also offers Truckloads, a free optimized freight marketplace supported by a large community of freight companies and motor carriers. Trucking companies and motor carriers can download Truckloads on their mobile devices and access a web version at [a href="https://truckloads.truckerpath.com/"]truckloads.truckerpath.com[/a].[/p] [h2]About Trucker Path[/h2] [p]Silicon Valley-based Trucker Path released an eponymous crowd-sourced trip planning and resource locator mobile app for truck drivers in early 2013. The exponential growth of the mobile app led to the release of Truckloads, an online marketplace connecting freight companies to carriers, in late 2015.[/p] [p]By June 2016, the Trucker Path community had grown to 450,000 active users or 30 % of all Class 8 truckers in the United States. The core Trucker Path application for iOS and Android platforms provides information for truck operators, including parking availability, truck stop reviews, weigh station status, and truck wash facilities. Information for each location is based on user input and star ratings.[/p] [p]Trucker Path is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in Austin, Texas. In June 2015, Trucker Path raised $20,000,000 in a round led by Wicklow Capital of Chicago, bringing total funding to $21,500,000.[/p]

Sep 13, 2016

Worst Bridges in America

Oct 19, 2016 • Community