NTSB report cites unsecured gas tank to blame for crash in I-95 bridge collapse
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — According to a new National Transportation Safety Board report, an open cover on a gas tank may have caused the fire that
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Challenger Motor Freight wins fleet safety, best fleet to drive for awardsÂ
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — As part of the Fastfrate Group, Challenger Motor Freight, one of North America’s largest privately owned logistics and transportation companies, has been named as 2024 Best
Insurance costs top list of carrier concernsÂ
In a recent survey, Truckstop found that among the top carrier concerns, rising insurance costs were rated at 61% aside from fraud, fuel costs, and
ATA National Accounting and Finance Council announce new leadershipÂ
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations National Accounting and Finance Council has named Melissa Ruby, Director of Finance and Corporate Controller for Melton Trucks Lines, Inc., and
Jenson named as DMC Insurance Driver of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — DMC Insurance has named Rob Jensen of Fremont Contract Carriers, Inc., as the 2024 DMC Driver of the Year. “Rob is an excellent
Transflo adds to its technology portfolio, acquires RMJ Technologies’ telematics assetsÂ
TAMPA, Fla. – Transflo has announced its acquisition of RMJ Technologies’ telematics assets. “Transflo is excited to acquire a business growing at double-digits annually and that
Wisconsin State Patrol partners with Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association to elevate focus on safe drivingÂ
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin State Patrol troopers will have a higher vantage point to spot dangerous driving behaviors in July thanks to a partnership with the
Parts and labor costs continue downward trend in Q1 2024Â
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. has announced that combined parts and labor expenses fell 1.7% during the
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improved again in April to a reading of 3.0Â
Bloomington, IN — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for April improved from March to a reading of 3.0 as all index components were at least slightly
USDOT clarifies marijuana testing requirements should remain intact regardless of reclassification Â
WASHINGTON — During a recent House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure hearing, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed that his agency believes that
MODE Global teams up with Trucker Tools to elevate freight tracking and visibilityÂ
DALLAS, Texas — MODE Global, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Trucker Tools, a top-tier provider of freight-tracking solutions.Â
Erb Transport celebrates 65 years in the cold chain industryÂ
New Hamburg, Ont. — The Erb Group is celebrating 65 years in business in cold chain transportation and logistics solutions. Erb President and CEO, Wendell
New York motor carrier owner found guilty of conspiracy and fraudÂ
ROCHESTER, NY. — Tony Kirik, aka Anatoliy Kirik, owner of Orange Transportation Services, Inc. (OTS), and Dallas Logistics, Inc. (DLI) has been found guilty of
Inside out: Eric Rivard discovers ‘dream team’ as membership manager for TCA
Eric Rivard never dreamed he would find his calling as a carrier membership manager for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). As a native of Traverse
Martin Brower expands VNR electric fleet to help advance McDonald’s global net zero GHG emissions goals Â
MONTREAL, TORONTO, Canada — Volvo Trucks North America customer Martin Brower is taking delivery of 10 additional Volvo VNR electric vehicles that will support food and
Multi-vehicle accident in Florida involving semi-truck leaves 4 deadÂ
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — Four people are dead, including a 7-year-old boy, after a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Indian River County,
Schneider named PepsiCo’s Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year for third consecutive yearÂ
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National Inc., has once again been selected as the PepsiCo Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year for the third consecutive
Used truck prices lower in weakened freight market; Class 8 sales slow for third monthÂ
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail
Drivewyze and Diesel Tech Industries partner to bring weigh station bypass and in-cab alerts to Guardian ELOG customersÂ
PLANO, TEXAS, – Drivewyze, the North American leader in connected truck services and the largest public-private weigh station bypass network operator, has announced it has
Forward Air provides update on first quarter 2024 non-GAAP financial measuresÂ
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Forward Air Corporation (FAC) has announced updates to certain previously released non-GAAP financial measures for the twelve-month period that ended March 31, to include