Kodiak receives permit for autonomous truck testing in California
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Kodiak AI Inc. is receiving a drivered testing permit under the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ newly expanded Autonomous Vehicle Tester
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Road rage alert: The cities in America where tempers flare most
DALLAS, Texas — A new analysis by Angel Reyes & Associates is revealing where American drivers face the greatest road rage risks. “Even as national
Geotab launches Geotab Investigations to accelerate the resolution of road incidents
OAKVILLE, ON and ATLANTA, Ga. — Geotab is announcing the launch of Geotab Investigations, a unified solution for safety, compliance and operations teams to accelerate
Torc Robotics joins Auto-ISAC to strengthen cybersecurity in connected CMVs
BLACKSBURG, Va. —Torc Robotics is joining Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC), a global member-driven organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity collaboration across the automotive
ACT: Used truck market takes a breather in July
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales declined 2.9% m/m in July, according to the latest preliminary release of the
ATA backs bill to preserve universal vehicle safety regulations
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is backing the introduction of the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act. The bicameral bill would affirm that the
PACCAR Parts celebrates grand opening of Calgary parts distribution center
RENTON, Wash. — PACCAR Parts is celebrating the grand opening of its Calgary, Alberta parts distribution center (PDC). “PACCAR Parts is committed to helping customers
Truck Parking Club’s Brent Hutto joins TXTA board of directors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Truck Parking Club CRO Brent Hutto is joining the board of directors of the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA). Hutto also serves as
NACFE releases final findings from Run on Less – Messy Middle
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is releasing its report on the final findings from Run on Less –
ACT: New equipment demand remains strong
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Demand for new equipment remains strong, buoyed by meaningfully improved freight rates, according to the latest release of ACT Research’s North American
DAT: Contract van and reefer rates make record June-to-July gains
PORTLAND, Ore. — Contract rates for dry van and refrigerated truckload freight posted their largest June-to-July increases on record, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
NMFTA research finds Bendix EC80 safety recalls also address critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) is releasing new cybersecurity research confirming that multiple Bendix EC80 safety recalls also
Women In Trucking Association names 2026 Image Team
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing 16 new drivers selected for the Image Team. “This elite group of professional female
DAT: Spot rates slip as demand and truck posts soften
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — DAT One load posts totaled 2.6 million for the week of Aug. 2-8, down 6% from the prior week. “Equipment posts totaled
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index: June reflects continuing strong freight market
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — While FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for June eased to 17.1 from May’s record 20.4 reading, it continued to reflect a very favorable
HTL builds for what’s next with appointment of COO Jeff Thomas
CHARLOTTE, N.C — HTL is announcing the appointment of transportation industry veteran Jeff Thomas as COO, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company enters
Truckstop, FTR: Latest spot rates weaker than seasonally expected
BEAVERTON, Ore. —Week-over-week changes in broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system were mixed during the week ending Aug. 7, but all equipment types underperformed
Wabash recalls over 500 trailers
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting 553 Wabash trailers. Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers.
Duffy moves to codify ELP requirements for truckers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving to codify guidelines that enforce English Language
U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Shippers pay more as trucking capacity tightens
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Shippers paid significantly more to move freight in the second quarter of 2026, even as shipment volumes declined, according to the latest