CCJ Photo Gallery: The Crazy ’80s: Trucking in 1984

Jack Roberts (CCJ)

Apr 21, 2014

Updated Apr 23, 2014

Ronnie was in office, a recession was in full swing, and they were making Firebirds in pastel colors. But in many ways, groundwork laid during the 1980s set the stage for the trucking industry today.

Werner Truck

Texas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner

The state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.

Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'

'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck

At Yale University in the mid-1960s, Fred Smith conceived the idea for an integrated air-to-ground system that would ensure overnight delivery, a concept that would eventually become Federal Express.

FedEx founder Fred Smith passes away

Fuel Island

Gallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure funding

20250603 Mack Trucks Donates Electric Refuse Chassis To Río Hondo College To Advance Heavy Duty Ev Training

California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules

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