Truckstop & Bloomberg: Survey exhibits optimism for future of trucking industry
BOISE, Idaho — Is there optimism in looking at the future of trucking? One survey gives some cause to be optimistic. The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual
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- Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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Georgia Ports report significant growth
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Georgia Ports Authority is reporting growth in two of its ports, according to a release issued this week. The Georgia Ports Authority reports that it
Duffy’s first order of business? Roll back CAFE
WASHINGTON — After the confirmation vote and the official swearing in, new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s first act in his new office was to sign
Trucking industry reacts to Duffy’s confirmation as Transportation Secretary
The U.S. Department of Transportation has its new leader. President Donald Trump nominated Sean Duffy and he was confirmed by the US Senate on Tuesday.
Diesel prices steady after huge spike earlier in January
After a huge spike last week, diesel prices fell back somewhat dropping from $3.715, which was an increase of more than 11 cents, to $3.659.
Trucker facing multiple drug felonies after stop on I-80 in Illinois
HENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A California trucker is in an Illinois jail facing multiple drug felonies. The Illinois State Police (ISP) Highway Interdiction Team arrested
Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal receives 4 new electric ship-to-shore cranes
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Port of Savannah announced it has received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes on January 25, bringing Ocean Terminal’s fleet to eight
AIT Worldwide Logistics executives appointed to new leadership roles
ITASCA, Ill. — AIT Worldwide Logistics has made a couple of changes. The company that describes itself as a global supply chain solutions leader, has
Kodiak delivers customer-owned autonomous RoboTrucks to Atlas Energy Solutions
It was announced recently by Kodiak Robotics via media release that Atlas has completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with its two RoboTrucks,
One dead in Florida head-on crash with big rig
INDIANTOWN, Fla. − One man is dead after a crash in Florida involving a pickup truck and a semi, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According
Georgia Ports welcomes Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s new Brunswick hub facility
BRUNSWICK, Ga., — The Georgia Ports has a new occupant. A recent media release reported that Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives hosted the official opening of their
Trucker Path community names top truck stops
PHOENIX – When on the road, where are the best stops? Depends on your needs. Mobile app Trucker Path recently announced its annual ranking of
FMCSA task force slams truck leasing practices
To lease, or not to lease? It’s a question often voiced by would-be owner-operators. What’s the answer? The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Association’s Truck Leasing
US Army orders 103 Mack trucks
ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Hey Mac, is that a Mack Truck? It probably is since Mack Defense announced via media release that it had received an
Arkansas police investigating fatality involving dump truck
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — One is dead after a collsion between a dump truck and a pickup truck in Arkansas. The wreck occurred on Tuesday
Big rig fire shuts down I-75 south of Atlanta
Weather impeded traffic in Atlanta, but a tractor-trailer fire locked down I-75 on Wednesday morning. A tractor trailer fire on I-75 Northbound before High Falls
Post Malone releasing ‘Big Rig’ graphic novel
First he conquered country music, now he is diving into graphic novels about big rigs. In fact, it is called Big Rig. Variety Magazine reported
ALAN lays out plan for California fire disaster assistance
The American Logistics Aid Network is now setting up to provide help for those affected by wildfires in California. Executive Director Kathy Fulton stated she
GDOT responding to Georgia winter weather event
After parts of Georgia received winter precipitation on Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation is continuing their response. According to its website, GDOT states response
Diesel prices see double-digit spike in most regions
Diesel prices keep climbing. After last week’s four-cent rise per gallon, prices spiked even more, this week by 11 cents from $3.602 to $3.715 for