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Theft on Memorial Weekend

It has been a norm for cargo theft to increase during Memorial Day weekend in the US. This prevailing situation has made CargoNet issue a warning to cargo owners to be vigilant of potential theft threats to freight transportation. During the holiday weekend in Colorado, a cargo thief engaged in a gun battle with the … Continued

Bills That Will Affect Trucking

In early June, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed two bills designed to improve roads, highways, and other transportation systems into law. The new Acts intended to achieve these are the Invest in America Act and the Water Quality Protection & Job Creation Act, 2021. Both acts aim to create employment opportunities and improve … Continued

Truck-Involved Fatalities Fell in 2020

For the year 2020, the comprehensive data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals there was a reduction in highway traffic and miles traveled. The figures for the Vehicle Miles Traveled between 2020 and the previous year decreased by 13.2 percent. However, surprisingly, the highway accident death rate during the lockdown increased compared … Continued

DOT Modernizes Hours

As of May 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, known as FMCSA, of the United States Department of Transportation published its finalized update to the hours of service rules. This regulations update was completed with the goal of improving safety on the roadways and applies to commercial vehicle drivers. In a statement, U.S. Transportation … Continued

COVID and Trucking Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unexpected challenges for almost everybody over the past several months. However, the difficulties faced by truckers are unique. While some truck drivers are characterized as “essential workers” and remain able to work, all are facing unprecedented circumstances, nonetheless. Some of the difficulty’s truckers face are logistical. For example, many have … Continued

Taxes for Owner Operators

In 2018, a new tax reform came into effect. It affected many people in different ways. Owner operators, however, likely benefited – and will continue to benefit – from this reform. For certain business structures, called pass-through entities, a big change was made. The tax reform allowed for a 20% deduction of earnings. These entities … Continued

Push for truck stops to help stop human trafficking

Originally published on American Trucker by American Trucker staff. It’s National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman of the NATSO Foundation is urging the truckstop and travel plaza industry to continue fulfilling its commitment and responsibility to combat human trafficking. Wlazlowski Neuman, on Friday, reminded … Continued

Snowstorm Slams Missouri

A snowstorm in the Midwest has created pandemonium on many Missouri highways on Saturday afternoon, causing nearly 900 accidents and 1800 stranded motorists. The snowstorm cased 57 injuries and four deaths due to traffic accidents, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. As of 2:00 pm this afternoon, MSHP has responded to: • 3918 calls … Continued

A Family for Christmas

Waller Truck office employees banded together to make Christmas as good as possible for a local Excelsior Springs family. The family consisted of a boy (12 yrs) and a girl (9 yrs) and their parents, who live together in a trailer with limited access to water and electricity. We bought everything the family asked for … Continued

Fire Marshal Monty T.’s Story

Monty T., a Waller Truck driver since 2009 (and due to celebrate his ninth anniversary with the company), has always contributed to his community. A volunteer firefighter, Monty has worked in one capacity or another for local fire departments since 1981. Read his and his wife, Joyce’s, story below! Originally published on the Missouri Department of … Continued