FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates decline for all equipment types
BEAVERTON, Ore. —The streak of consecutive week-over-week spot rate increases for flatbed equipment has ended at 24 as spot rates decline over all equipment types.
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ACT: Freight rates continue to rise in June on tighter supply
COLUMBUS, Ind. —Truckload spot rates are on track to rise more than 40% y/y in June 2026, net fuel, according to ACT Research. “Tighter supply
PGT Trucking celebrates 45 years; recognizes 159 elite drivers for safe driving
ALIQUIPPA, Penn. — PGT Trucking Inc. recognized 50 Million Mile Drivers and 109 Safe Drivers at its annual Million Mile Safe Driver Celebration, held at
Florida DOT, FMCSA break ground on 5 truck parking expansion projects in Sunshine State
SANFORD, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Sean McMaster and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) Derek Barrs joined Florida
Echo Global Logistics expands service portfolio with comprehensive intra-Mexico transportation solutions
CHICAGO, Ill. — Echo Global Logistics Inc. is announcing the formal expansion of its service portfolio to include full intra-Mexico transportation solutions. “By formally adding
Deadline approaching for “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award nominations
Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes initiative are continuing the search for America’s top rookie military veteran driver who
ACT: Class 8 orders up 12% in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 26,576 units in May, up 104% y/y and 12% m/m on a seasonally adjusted
Fleet Advantage wins SupplyTech Breakthrough Award for OffLease Reimagined solution
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage is celebrating its win of the Overall Data Solution of the Year category in the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards
Arkansas Trucking Association awards technician scholarships to two students
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.. — Two Arkansas students have been selected to receive scholarships from the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA). Nash Ashley of Monticello, Ark., and
Cespira and Volvo advance hydrogen engine development for heavy-duty transport
VANCOUVER, British Columbia —Westport Fuel Systems Inc. is announcing Cespira, its joint venture with Volvo Group, and Volvo Group have signed a development agreement to
ACT: Preliminary net trailer orders up in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in May were 20,700 units, up only about 1,300 units from April’s 19,400-unit level, according to ACT Research.
Volvo Trucks’ top North American service teams advance to Sweden for global championship
Three dealer service teams from the Volvo Trucks North America network are heading to Gothenburg, Sweden, this September after advancing past 35 other semi-finalist teams
Geotab voices its support for CORCA
ATLANTA, Ga. — Geotab USA Inc. is announcing its support for H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). “We are seeing multiple reports
FTR: Trailer net orders edge higher in May
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — U.S. trailer demand was resilient in May, increasing 1% month over month (m/m) to 20,189 units, which represented a surge of 249%
Air Force veteran named newest Schneider Ride of Pride driver
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National Inc. is announcing company driver Greg Smith, a U.S. Air Force veteran, as this year’s Schneider Ride of Pride
ACT: Used truck market loses ground in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — May preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales could not keep pace with April’s activity, down 13% m/m, according to
Drivers Legal Plan joins ACT 1
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Drivers Legal Plan (DLP) is joining the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry (ACT 1). “Joining ACT 1 is a tremendous
DAT: Spot truckload rates rise in May on capacity pressure across the market
PORTLAND, Ore. — Truckload spot rates moved higher in May even as freight volumes fell, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. “Several factors disrupted the
Geotab launches industry-first AI connector for fleets
ATLANTA, Ga. — Geotab Inc. is launching its new Geotab Model Context Protocol (MCP) Connector, enabling secure access to live MyGeotab data and its Ace
Schneider drivers building legacy of safety, one mile at a time
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National Inc. is celebrating hundreds of drivers for reaching new safety milestones while delivering reliable performance for shippers. According to