ATA backing federal cargo theft legislation
WASHINGTON — Legislation is being considered at the federal level sponsored by a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers titled Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. The
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Arkansas passes legislation for English language proficiency requirement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A piece of legislation relating to English language proficiency was passed this week by the Arkansas legislature. HB 1745 was passed
Agents arrest 5 illegal aliens at Texas checkpoint in red semi
LAREDO, Texas – A Texas checkpoint on Interstate 35 was the site where Customs and Border Patrol agents broke up a human smuggling attempt. On
Stop thief! How to keep your cargo safe
Imagine a driver pulls into a truck stop, intent of freshening up with a shower, possibly food and a good night’s sleep before heading back
Port of Brunswick sets auto, machinery record
SAVANNAH, Ga., — One of the busiest ports in America has set a new record. The Port of Brunswick can now tout itself as the
Arkansas police investigating discovery of body on I-40 median near Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — According to a release issued on Monday, Arkansas authorities are investigating the death of a man found on Interstate 40. The
Motorist dead in head-on crash with Freightliner in Oregon
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — An investigation continues in a fatal head-on collision in Oregon in the overnight hours Thursday night. Oregon State Police reports that
California truck driver killed in 3-way collision in Oregon
SHERMAN COUNTY, Ore. — A three-vehicle crash in Oregon last Friday resulted in a fatality for an 18-wheeler driver and the serious injury of his
Nextran Truck Centers expands footprint with Mack dealers acquisitions
GREENSBORO, NC — Nextran Truck Centers expanded its Mack offerings by recently acquiring Quincy Mack, Decatur Mack and H&L Mack, adding five new locations in
Report: Relaxed emissions regs will impact adoption of EVs
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The ACT Research’s recently released decarbonization forecast incorporates expected advancements in zero-emission technologies of battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel cell-electric vehicles (FCEV), and natural
Train cuts trailer in two in Minnesota
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — Only minor injuries were reported when a semi trailer collided with a train as the truck was crossing tracks literally splitting
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission & Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association plan trucker appreciation events
MIDDLETOWN, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PMTC) and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) announced the two organizations are partnering to show truckers “we
Uber Freight: ‘Tariffs add cost pressures to an already fragile manufacturing sector’
The Associated Press reported on Thursday morning that financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs,
Georgia Governor announces new Flock facility in Atlanta area
ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia-headquartered Flock Safety is opening a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna. The new 97,000-square-foot facility will
Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare ‘high-risk’ designation — the most severe category
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. government forecasters are using a relatively rare “high-risk” designation — the highest category they use — to warn that a major tornado
Semi driver killed in Florida crash
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. − According to a report from Treasure Coast newspaper, a Miami man died following a crash on Florida’s Turnpike that involved
CBP agents find $4M of cocaine in tractor-trailer at the I-35 checkpoint in Texas
LAREDO, Texas — Customs and Border Patrol reported another drug seizure in Texas. According to a release issued on Tuesday, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents
Michigan Governor deploys National Guard, lifts trucking restrictions
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered measures to aid in storm recovery. According to a press release from her office, Whitmer ordered
GMTA partners with Atlanta organization for hurricane relief in Georgia
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. — Saturday was a day of service to community for the Georgia Motor Trucking Association and an Atlanta non-profit. Caring For Others, a
Woman injured after semi rear-ends vehicle in Florida
OCALA, Fla. — One woman has been seriously injured after a semi-truck driver from Ocala, Fla., reportedly rear-ended a vehicle and caused a chain reaction