FTR: Class 8 orders up 16% in June
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting Class 8 preliminary net orders rose to 30,500 units in June, up 16% from May and 241% year over
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PepsiCo Fleet executive joins YMX Logistics
HENDERSON, Nev. — YMX Logistics is announcing Adam Buttgenbach as vice president of fleet strategy & loss prevention. “Adam brings an exceptional combination of fleet
FTR, Truckstop: Dry van spot rates rise to a record level
BEAVERTON, Ore. — As expected, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com for dry van and refrigerated van equipment jumped sharply during the week ending July
SEFL’s Albany service center marks 50 years of service
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is celebrating 50 years of Quality Without Question service at its Albany, Ga. service center. Located at 1115
ACT: Class 8 orders up 231% y/y in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. — June preliminary North America Class 8 net orders of 31.4k units increased 231% y/y, according to ACT Research. “Strong orders this month,
Not just another load: OOIDA’s Marty Ellis shares experience of hauling The Wall That Heals
When Marty Ellis, a tour truck operator for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), got the chance to be a part of hauling The Wall
Darren Evans named 2026 North Carolina Driver of the Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FedEx is congratulating Darren Evans as the 2026 North Carolina Driver of the Year for the state truck driving championships. “Darren represents
Arkansas names its safest truck drivers and top technicians
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) has awarded nine professional truck drivers and two technicians with top prizes at the 2026 Arkansas
Lytx adds new capabilities to the LytxOne platform
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx Inc. is unveiling more LytxOne capabilities for its newest all-in-one fleet management solution. “The enhancements improve safety, simplify compliance, increase
Verisk CargoNet warns July 4 freight disruptions could amplify high-value cargo theft risk
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Verisk CargoNet is warning transportation and logistics stakeholders to prepare for elevated cargo theft risk during the July 4 holiday period,
Volvo increases use of recycled materials in new heavy-duty truck models
Volvo Trucks is increasing the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental
Sasha’s Road Relief: A new product for truckers facing lack of bathroom access
TROY, Mich. — Sasha Rauth, a former employee at a technology-driven third-party freight brokerage company, is launching a new company focused on solving one of
Efigenio ‘Nick’ Barboza named 2026 Driver of the Year by DMC Insurance
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — DMC Insurance Inc. is naming Efigenio “Nick” Barboza of Covenant Logistics the 2026 DMC Driver of the Year. “Nick was selected as
Bendix tech support line for Mexico market now available
AVON, Ohio — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) is launching a technical support line to better serve customers in Mexico. “We wanted to get
ACT: Used truck sales and prices decline in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, same dealer used Class 8 retail
DAT: Demand for trucks jumps; falling diesel prices keep spot rates in check
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Total load posts on DAT One rose to 3.65 million last week, up 10% from the prior week, as shippers positioned freight
NACFE releases maintenance report on the Messy Middle
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released a new report, Messy Middle Powertrain Service & Maintenance. “This report
ATA-led coalition seeks to address marijuana rescheduling safety risks
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations led a group of 19 transportation and safety organizations in sending a letter to multiple federal agencies raising serious
Schneider leadership transition to take effect July 1
GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Jim Filter transitions into the role of president and CEO, Schneider National Inc. is also announcing leadership and structural changes
Truckstop, FTR: Van spot rates rise as expected in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Even though the spot market is extraordinarily strong, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system continued to move in a seasonal pattern