Oct 19, 2016 • Community

Worst Bridges in America

Worst Bridges in America

According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, nearly 60,000 bridges in America are considered to be deficient. These deficient bridges are in desperate need of repairs and make our roads unsafe for truck drivers. Here is where the worst bridges in America are located.

Worst Bridges in America

The safety of truck drivers is of the utmost importance and this alarming amount of bridges that are not adequate to support the weight of a commercial truck or big rig is unacceptable.

States with the Worst Bridges in America

The worst bridges in America can be a safety hazard for truck drivers with loads easily weighing over 50,000 pounds. Here are the states with the worst bridges in America, based on the total inventory of bridges deemed to be deficient.

Seven of the Top 10 states deemed to have the worst bridges in America are located in the Midwest. Be sure to use Trucker Path and plan your trip ahead of time to save yourself from a potential disaster.

Iowa
Pennsylvania

Oklahoma
Missouri

Nebraska
Illinois

Kansas
Mississippi

Ohio
New York

Industry Update March 22, 2019 <h3>Trucking Industry Update March 22, 2019</h3> <h5>By Jeremy Feucht</h5> <h3><strong><u>Did you Know?</u></strong></h3> March 22, 1933, President Roosevelt signed the Beer and Wine Revenue act, which basically killed Prohibition. This started the shipment of alcohol again in earnest and culminated in the signing of the 21<sup>st</sup> Amendment in December of 1933, officially ending Prohibition. <h3><strong><u>Trucking tip of the Week</u></strong></h3> Getting loads to the final destination on time is key to getting paid the full rate. During the Spring, especially this Spring, wind has been a major factor. Trucks, being top heavy, are easily tipped over. Pay attention to wind speeds in the area you are going through, in particularly through the Plains. Being late is better than not getting there at all. <h3><strong><u>Declarations of Emergency</u></strong></h3> This section has been a constant for the last several weeks. This week is no different. Nebraska is having massive flooding issues and are in desperate need of water, fuel and many other items. Make sure you are planning accordingly if your route takes you through Nebraska. <h3><strong><u>Toll Road Fight</u></strong></h3> The ATA sued the state of Rhode Island on their implementation of toll roads. The suit was initially brought up in July of 2018 but is just now being ruled on. Unfortunately, the suit has been dismissed but not due to the legality of the law. The presiding judge felt that the <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/court-dismisses-atas-lawsuit-against-rhode-island-truck-tolls">suit should be brought up in state</a> court first. The ATA has declared that they will continue the fight. <h3><strong><u>Legislation</u></strong></h3> If you drive in the agriculture business, a new piece of legislation has been introduced that you need to keep an eye out on. HR 1673, The Agricultural Trucking Relief Act, has been introduced by Representative Austin Scott (R-GA),is set to further clarify what is classified as an agricultural commodity. While the full bill has yet to be released, you will be able to read the bill in its entirety <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1673/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR+1673%22%5D%7D&r=1&s=2">here</a> when its released.

Mar 22, 2019 • Carriers

Truckloads at McLeod Software User Conference

Sep 09, 2016

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