Nomination deadline for TCA Driver of the Year award quickly approaching
WASHINGTON — The nomination period for the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Professional Drivers of the Year award is quickly approaching. “When most people think about
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The women of NFI: Facing challenges and overcoming obstacles in a male-dominated industry
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES When you think about truck drivers, what image comes to mind? Most likely, it’s a man — likely wearing a ball
Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates rise heading into Thanksgiving week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system increased for the three principal equipment types heading into Thanksgiving week. “Spot rates continue to
International recalls more than 1,300 trucks; PACCAR pulls 62 units
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting over 1,300 PACCAR and International trucks. PACCAR Recall PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is
ACT: Trailer backlog and cancelations rule October trailer market
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Lower trailer backlog/build and elevated cancellations in October, hit the trucking industry hard. “October’s trailer cancellation rate, as a percentage of backlog,
From mainland to islands: Crowley scales up Wreaths Across America operations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Crowley is expanding its support for Wreaths Across America in 2025. “Crowley greatly values the opportunity to honor veterans with Wreaths Across
Padilla, Davids lead lawmakers to protect EV investments
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Sharice Davids led 88 lawmakers in pushing Senate Environment and Public Works and House Transportation and Infrastructure
Arpin Group marks its 125th anniversary by giving back
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — Arpin is celebrating its milestone 125th anniversary by giving to charity. “We salute and give honor to the generations before us.
Legislators introduce bill to require all CDL tests be given in English
WASHINGTON — A group of legislators are introducing a bill which, if passed, would require all testing required to earn a CDL to be conducted
ACT: Class 8 orders down 20% in October y/y
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 24,403 units in October, down 20% y/y, as published in ACT Research’s latest State
TLG Peterbilt acquires Performance Peterbilt
The Larson Group (TLG Peterbilt), a Peterbilt dealership group, is acquiring Performance Peterbilt. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Performance Peterbilt team and their customers into
Nominate rising talent for TCA’s Elevate Young Leadership Program
WASHINGTON — Have a rising talent eager to learn, contribute and expand their leadership skills, then now is the time to nominate them for the
DAT: Truckload volumes fall for 4th straight month
BEAVERTON, Ore. —Truckload freight volumes declined for the fourth consecutive month in October, casting a long, cool shadow on shipping activity for holiday retail goods.
FTR: Trailer orders rise 77% in October
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. trailer net orders firmed on a seasonal basis in October, climbing 77% month-over-month (m/m) to 15,916 units but
Motive, GEICO partner to lower fleet insurance costs
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and WASHINGTON D.C. — Motive and GEICO are partnering to improve driver safety and lower insurance costs for businesses that operate commercial
The impact of art: Fleet Advantage celebrates kid’s voices
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For the ninth straight year, Fleet Advantage (FA) sponsored the Kids Drawing and Writing Contest at the 2025 International Foodservice Distributors
ATA Truck Tonnage Index falls to lowest level since January
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States fell in October, pushing the level down to the lowest since January. “October’s weakness shows the freight
ACT: Preliminary net trailer orders spike in October
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in October were 5,700 units higher than September’s 11,300 level, a 51% month-to-month increase. “Sequentially, October’s higher net
Trucker Path partners with NAPFTDS to strengthen CDL training pipeline
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Trucker Path is partnering with the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS). “Every driver entering the industry should understand
Grote Industries’ FMCSA waiver renewed for 5 more years
MADISON, Ind. —The Grote Auxiliary Strobe and Stop Lamp, a brake-activated, pulsating warning light designed to reduce rear-end collisions, has earned a renewed five-year safety