FTR: Class 8 orders down in August
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders totaled 18,200 units in August, down 19% from July but up
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PrePass Safety Alliance and Oregon DOT launch PrePass Bypass Mobile App statewide
SALEM, Ore. — PrePass Safety Alliance is announcing the statewide site expansion of the PrePass Bypass Mobile App in Oregon. Deployment by the Oregon Department
Bill to cut prices of electric commercial vehicles in California moves forward to governor’s desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California bill aiming to bring down the high price of electric commercial trucks is under final consideration by the California State
ACT: For-hire trucking market remains tight as capacity expands
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows the supply-demand balance moderated in July, as the Volume Index edged down
DAT: Truck capacity drops 10% during Brake Safety Week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — DAT One load posts totaled 3.0 million last week, up 9% from the prior week as shippers cleared month-end volume; equipment posts
Transportation Marketing Group acquires Ramsey MediaWorks
Transportation Marketing Group (TMG) is acquiring Ramsey MediaWorks (RMW), a family-owned company with over 24 years as a transportation recruitment marketing agency. “This combination brings
Trucking industry reacts to CDL mill crackdown measures
WASHINGTON — In the wake of a new interagency task force cracking down on the commercial driver’s license (CDL) training and testing system in the
Truckstop, FTR: Van rates firm as typical summer slump fades
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The total broker-posted spot rate in the Truckstop.com system was basically unchanged during the week ending Aug. 28, although it technically ticked
Two STG Logistics employees honored with 2026 Women in Supply Chain Awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio —Two STG Logistics employees have been recognized with 2026 Women in Supply Chain Awards. The award, which honors female supply chain leaders and
Bot Auto to use U.S.-based remote assistants for its autonomous trucking operations
HOUSTON, Texas — Bot Auto will exclusively use U.S.-based remote assistants across its autonomous trucking operations. The commitment reinforces Bot Auto’s approach to safety and
Kodiak taps AMD for its seventh-generation driverless truck platform
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Kodiak AI Inc. is collaborating with AMD to implement its AMD EPYC Series processors to power Kodiak’s seventh-generation autonomous truck platform.
FMCSA advances hours of service pilot programs
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is announcing continued progress on two hours of service pilot programs designed to evaluate whether providing
MoDOT breaks ground on truck parking project along I-70
CONCORDIA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 26 for a new truck parking project along the I-70
Corgi Insurance and Trucker Path to use navigation data in underwriting
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Trucker Path and Corgi Insurance are launching the industry’s first insurance program to use commercial vehicle navigation and route adherence data in
Build America 250: TCA team members provide insiders’ view of highway reauthorization bill
In May the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled a massive bipartisan piece of legislation known as the BUILD America 250 Act. With trucking companies
Fleet Advantage’s Caitlin Clinton wins Women in Supply Chain Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage (FA) is announcing senior off lease manager Caitlin Clinton, CTP has been recognized as a recipient of the Food
Quarterhill partners with PennDOT to support commercial vehicle monitoring tech infrastructure
TORONTO — Quarterhill Inc. is announcing it has secured a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to provide ongoing maintenance, calibration, and support
Volvo Trucks releases new safety recommendations for pets traveling with truckers
Around 800,000 pets are traveling in truck cabs across the U.S. and Volvo Trucks North America is releasing new safety recommendations for pets traveling with
Kaleb Rains earns 2026 CVSA NAIC grand champion award
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is announcing Kaleb Rains with the Texas Department of Public Safety as this year’s North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC)
ACT: Trailer orders best seasonal expectations as backlogs hold steady
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, net trailer orders in July reached nearly