ABF Freight names 2019 load team
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest has named its less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight’s has named members of the 2019 ABF Freight Load Team. The ABF Freight
Month: January 2019
Schneider rolls out tablets to improve driver experience, efficiency
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider isn’t just one of the largest trucking carriers in North America. It is a leader in utilizing new technology to
Storm punishes swath of U.S. with snow, ice and freezing rain
If you’re heading your big rig toward Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area, you might want to take note. A winter storm
U.S. Chamber touts infrastructure in 2019 State of American Business address
WASHINGTON — Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said Thursday that “infrastructure is integral to opportunity” in order to sustain
AASHTO exec says federal shutdown impacting project planning for state DOTs
WASHINGTON — As the partial shutdown of the federal government over border wall funding stretches past 20 days, some state departments of transportation are beginning
Michigan roadwork see increased risks, costs in the winter
By SHAWN D. LEWIS , The Detroit News DETROIT — The pushing of Michigan’s roadwork into the colder months comes with great costs and risks
Pilot Flying J opens new travel center in Arlington, Washington
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J has opened Pilot Travel Center in Arlington, Washington. “We’re thrilled to serve the Arlington community and contribute to the
Mack Trucks releases ninth and final episode of RoadLife series
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has released “RoadLife Reunion,” the ninth and final episode of its RoadLife series on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. “RoadLife
California governor threatens withholding of transportation funds in favor of housing
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and JANIE HAR SACRAMENTO, Calif — California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $1.75 billion plan for housing Thursday and threatened to withhold
DAT says spot rates rise, but gains may be temporary
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of spot truckload freight posts jumped 18 percent during the week ending January 5, outpacing the 11 percent gain in
FTR Trucking Conditions Index rebounds in November
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for November rebounded by more than 2.5 points from October to a reading of 5.84. The improvement was
OOIDA files suit against Indiana Toll Road fee increase
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Finance Authority, the Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. (ITRCC),
Hanson in as FMCSA deputy administrator, Gautreaux moving to NHTSA
WASHINGTON — Even in the midst of a partial government shutdown, the revolving door keeps on churning. In the latest move, Alan Hanson will replace
Alabama lawmakers weigh possible gas tax measure in March session
By KIM CHANDLER MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers could debate a possible gasoline tax increase to fund road and bridge construction when they return to
New traffic tolls among issues N.Y. lawmakers will address in 2019
ALBANY, N.Y. — Legalized marijuana, sports betting and new traffic tolls in Manhattan are just some of the measures Democrats believe they can push through
ACT Research sees yellow lights flashing for U.S. economy, N.A. CV industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Ooutlook, yellow lights are flashing for the U.S. economy, and
Trucker Don Copeland turns Christmas parade ‘blue’ to honor fallen law enforcement
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. — Twenty-five-year OTR driver Donald Copeland, 54, has long had a warm place in his heart for the “boys [and girls] in blue.”
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Women In Trucking to hold 2019 conference September 30-October 2
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association will hold its 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo September 30-October 2 at the Sheraton Dallas. The venue
Paccar brings battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell trucks to Vegas electronics show
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Three zero-emission vehicles in the form of a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV; a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 220EV; and a hydrogen fuel cell