Cox Automotive showcases top technical talent at the 2026 Top Tech Finals
ATLANTA, Ga. — Cox Automotive is celebrating the winners of the 2026 Top Tech Finals. “The level of talent on display at this year’s Top
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Chris Spear exits ATA effective immediately
WASHINGTON — Chris Spear, former president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), is exiting the organization effective immediately. “Chris Spear informed our executive
Diesel Laptops and Trucker Path announce exclusive limited-time bundle
IRMO, S.C., PHOENIX, Ariz. — Diesel Laptops and Trucker Path are launching a limited-time promotion, offering owner-operators and small fleets a rare opportunity to significantly
Federal investment is modernizing one of America’s most critical freight corridors
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) is releasing a new case study highlighting how sustained federal investment is modernizing Interstate 70 across Colorado, Missouri
Grote Industries names Patrick Smith as vice president of North American operations
MADISON, Ind. — Grote Industries is appointing of Patrick Smith as vice president of North American Operations (Madison) and a member of the company’s executive leadership
APM Terminals Elizabeth orders 96 Orange EV terminal trucks
ELIZABETH, N.J. — APM Terminals Elizabeth is orderings 96 Orange EV electric terminal trucks, marking one of the largest port electrification commitments in history. “This
FTR: July U.S. trailer orders buck the seasonal trend
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. heavy-duty trailer orders moved higher in July, bucking the usual summer lull. “Freight fundamentals are improving, but trailer
ETC report examines what a future truck funding framework would require in practice
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Eastern Transportation Coalition (ETC) is releasing the final report from its 2025/26 motor carrier work, examining what would be required
ACT: July Class 8 orders signal strong demand amid tight backlogs
COLUMBUS, Ind. —Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 22,562 units in July, up 71% year-over-year but down 29% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted
Schneider leader named a 2026 Women in Supply Chain award recipient
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kayla Stocco, Schneider National Inc.’s vice president of van truckload dedicated, is being named as a recipient of the 2026 Women
Fleet Advantage’s Kids Around The Corner Foundation donates record number of backpacks and shoes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — More than 1,200 children across South Florida are heading into this new school year with essential back-to-school resources, thanks to Fleet
Truckstop, Bloomberg: Survey data shows sharp gains in broker rates and tightening capacity
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence are releasing the H1 Freight Broker and Q2 Carrier survey data, as brokers report sharp rate gains and
ATA Truck Tonnage Index drops 1% in July
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States decreased 1% in July after rising 1.5% in June, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally
ACT: July preliminary net trailer orders defy expectations
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in July were 15,900 units, up about 2,400 units from June, an 18% month-to-month increase, and nearly 8,100
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index reflects unfavorable but stabilizing environment
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Market conditions in June were unfavorable for shippers though much less so than they have been for months, according to FTR’s Shippers
Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates declined more than usual in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system remained very strong during the week ending Aug. 14, but were weaker than seasonally expected
ACT: Supply-driven tightness moderates as freight cycle enters seasonal lull
COLUMBUS, Ind. — DAT U.S. dry van truckload spot rates, net fuel, rose 47% year-over-year in July to $2.41 per mile, according to ACT Research’s
Cass Freight Index: Demand turnaround remains elusive
The Cass Freight Index data for July once again reflects a market where a demand turnaround remains elusive. Despite falling shipment volumes, supply shortages continue
DAT: Flatbed spot rates dips 7 cents to $3.54 a mile
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — DAT One load posts totaled 2.6 million for the week of Aug. 9-15, down 4% from the prior week. “Equipment posts totaled
Volvo, Mack and International issue safety recalls
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting Volvo, Mack and International commercial vehicles. Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks