by Andrew Buchanan | Sep 26, 2012 | Health, Missouri, Prime
We saw this article the other day and it made us wonder what the truck drivers out there hauling loads every day think about this. Prime, Inc., based out of Springfield, Missouri, is “partnering” with bicycle manufacturer Montague, which makes compact,...
by Charles Buchanan | Jun 5, 2012 | Arkansas, Bella Vista, Con-Way, Department of Transportation, Highways, Joplin, Kansas City, Missouri, St. Louis
By 2014 the Panama Canal will be doubling its capacity to carry significantly more and larger ships. What does that have to do with Missouri truckers? You’ll be surprised. Thousands of truckloads of freight come to the USA from China, Japan, and other countries in...
by Charles Buchanan | Feb 6, 2012 | Illinois, Injury Claims, Laws, Lawyer, Missouri, Owner Operators, Trucker rights, Workers Compensation
During our recent appearance on the Truth About Trucking blog talk radio program, we discussed “Trips, Traps, and Frustrations Faced by Hurt Truckers.” We are grateful to Allen and Donna Smith at Truth About Trucking for hosting this wonderful resource for truckers...
by Charles Buchanan | Jan 30, 2012 | Accidents, Attorney, Employment law, Federal law, Injury Claims, Injury Rating, insurance, Laws, Lawyer, medical care, Missouri, Paul Taylor, Personal Injury, Safety, Trucker rights, Workers Compensation
On Thursday, February 26th Charles Buchanan, Hurt Trucker’s lead attorney and editor of the Hurt Trucker blog, had the pleasure of speaking with many truckers and trucking advocates on Truth About Trucking’s weekly live online radio show. Listen to...
by Charles Buchanan | Aug 24, 2011 | Arkansas, Bella Vista, Construction, Fort Smith, Highways, Joplin, Kansas City, MHTC, Missouri, Safety
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) recently approved highway construction resulting in the upgrading of the U.S. 71 corridor between Kansas City and Joplin to interstate standards by the end of 2012. The upgraded interstate would have the...
by Charles Buchanan | Jun 4, 2011 | Missouri, Old Dominion, St. Charles, St. Louis
Old Dominion Freight Line has relocated its St. Louis service center to a 25-acre site on 2880 Elm Point Industrial Drive in St. Charles, Mo. The new facility has 98-doors and employs more than 140 people. The facility will provide direct service to more than 15...
