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Secretary Buttigieg says if pot reclassified by DOJ, it is still off limits for Truckers
Written by: Road Rage Ross, Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard Washington, DC - In the latest episode of “As the Wheels Turn,” Secretary of...
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Driver Who Cooks in His Truck Tells Why and Shares a Recipe
Written by: Mellow Mike, Meteorologist/Mechanic Amarillo, Texas - In an exclusive interview with Platypus News, long-haul trucker Joe...
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Dill Calls for Installation of Cameras at Ohio Rest Areas to Reduce Crime
Written by. Hot Mess Holly. Journalist/Dispatcher in Training Columbus, Ohio - Ohio lawmaker Simon Dill has introduced a bill that would...
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Drivers Express Their Opinions about Online Orientation
Written by: Mello Mike. Meteorologist/Mechanic Dallas, Texas - Platypus News recently conducted a random survey to gather drivers'...
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Carriers Take Driver Safety to New Heights Literally
Written by: Road Rage Ross. Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard St. Louis, MO - In a move that's sure to redefine the term "over the road,"...
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Tennessee and Georgia cops bring their marked patrol big rigs to safety event
Written by: Mellow Mike. Meteorologist/Mechanic Ringgold, Georgia - In a stunning display of “undercover” flamboyance, the Tennessee and...
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Border Patrol finds 523 lbs. of meth hidden in frame of flatbed trailer
Written by: Hot Mess Holly. Journalist/Dispatcher in Training Calexico, California - In the bustling border town of Calexico, where the...
May 31, 20242 min read
Armed truck driver illegally dumped tires, Florida cops say. Then alligator appeared.
Written by: Road Rage Ross. Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard Orlando, Florida - In the swamps of Florida, where the sun blazes hotter than a...
May 30, 20242 min read
Successful horse jockey turned to trucking during his racing hiatus
Written by: Hot Mess Holly. Journalist/Dispatcher in Training Tampa, Florida - In an unusual turn of events, renowned horse jockey Robert...
May 29, 20242 min read
Someone mailed a live rattlesnake to a California man. He thinks it was attempted murder.
Originally reported by USA Today. Covered by: Mellow Mike. Meteorologist/Mechanic Twentynine Palms, CA - In a bizarre package delivery...
May 23, 20242 min read
Truck Driving Schools Revolutionize Industry with Outlandish New Curriculum!
Written by: Hot Mess Holly. Journalist/Dispatcher in Training Cleveland Ohio - In a groundbreaking move that’s sending shockwaves through...
May 21, 20242 min read
Platypus News Exclusive Part 3 of 3: Old School Truckers vs. Modern Day Wheel Jockeys - A Battle of Gears and Wits
Written by: Mellow Mike. Meteorologist/Mechanic Phoenix, Arizona - In a surprising twist of fate, old school truckers and Gen Z drivers...
May 17, 20242 min read
Truckers Take Over the Met Gala in Flannel Fury!
Written by: Hot Mess Holly. Journalist/Dispatcher in Training New York, New York - In an unprecedented turn of events, the Met Gala...
May 16, 20242 min read
Platypus News Exclusive Part 2 of 3: Old School Truckers vs. Modern Day Wheel Jockeys - A Battle of Gears and Wits
Written by: Road Rage Ross. Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard Orlando, Florida - In an unprecedented turn of events, the transportation...
May 16, 20242 min read
Platypus News Exclusive Part 1 of 3: Old School Truckers vs. Modern Day Wheel Jockeys - A Battle of Gears and Wits
Written by: Road Rage Ross. Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard Tulsa, Oklahoma - In a world where GPS stands for “Geezer Positioning System,”...
May 15, 20242 min read
“18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses: Truckers Sing Praises to Their First Co-Pilots, Their Moms!”
Written by. Mr. Platypus. Editor in Chief In a heartwarming tribute that’s rolling down the highways just in time for Mother’s Day,...
May 10, 20242 min read
Rand McNally Introduces 2 New Tablets for Pro Truckers
Written by: Hot mess Holly. Journalist/Dispatcher in Training Chicago, Illinois - Move over, CB radio and trucker hats, there's a new...
May 9, 20242 min read
Will the Trucking Industry Improve in 2024?
Written by: Road Rage Ross. Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard Houston, TX - In a recent Logistics conference held at the “Convoy Center for...
May 8, 20242 min read
Baltimore Builds Bridge of Dreams after Collapse
Written by: Mellow Mike. Meteorologist/Mechanic Baltimore, MD - In an unprecedented move that’s sure to bounce the transportation...
May 7, 20242 min read
Automation and New Vehicle Technology Bring New Challenges - Truckers Now Required to Learn Robot Whispering
Written by: Road Rage Ross. Field Reporter/Traffic Hazard TEMPE, AZ - In a groundbreaking development that’s shaking the foundations of...
May 3, 20242 min read
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