From the Marines to trucking: Mary Kile reflects on 36-year career as a truck driver
When former Marine Corps Drill Sgt. Mary Kile began to look for work in the civilian sector, she thought getting a job in trucking would
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ASE Instructor Training Conference brings instructors, industry together
LEESBURG, Va. — The 16th annual ASE Instructor Training Conference, recently held in Frisco, Texas, is the nation’s largest instructor training event of its kind
Trucking industry reacts to legislation aimed at chameleon carriers
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry is speaking out on the the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN)
Doug Marcello receives Halladay award
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is announcing Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the Saxton & Stump law firm, as the Trucking Associations Executive Council
DAT: Spot rates ease again as freight volumes cool
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —Total load posts on DAT One fell to 2.79 million last week (July 19–25), down 9% from the prior week. “Equipment posts fell
Driver dead after a two semi crash in Oregon
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — On Thursday at approximately 10:37 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 31.5
Wabash inks partnership with Truck Source Inc. to grow Western US dealer footprint
Wabash is announcing a new partnership with Truck Source Inc. to strengthen Wabash’s ability to serve fleets operating throughout the growing Interstate- 5 corridor and
Trucking Hub launches fleet hardware store for trucking companies
CHICAGO, Ill. — Trucking Hub is launching the Trucking Hub Store, an online fleet hardware store built specifically for trucking companies. “Fleets should not have
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates fall sharply despite surging fuel costs
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell sharply during the week ending July 24 despite the recent surge in fuel costs.
Volvo Trucks updates DEF software to give customers more flexibility on the road
Volvo Trucks is implementing updated Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducement software across new and existing truck models, with plans to extend the benefits to all
Wabash, International and Great Dane issue recall alerts impacting 15608 units
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting over 15608 trucks and trailers. Wabash Recalls Wabash National Corporation is recalling
Safetyfirst Systems notifies of a data security event
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Safetyfirst Systems LLC (SFS) is providing notice of a data security event that may involve information relating to certain individuals. “While SFS
Rush Enterprises and MCT Companies announce joint venture
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas and OMAHA, Neb. — Rush Enterprises Inc. is signing an agreement to form a joint venture with MCT Companies. “The joint venture
ACT: Trailer orders and cancellations declined in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, with equipment order intake improving, freight rates
CH Robinson to appeal nuclear $604M verdict in deadly Mississippi semi crash
C.H. Robinson is speaking out after a Dallas County jury in Texas rendered a $604M verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. “We extend our deepest
Utilimarc launches SmartReplace to optimize fleet vehicle replacement decisions
Utilimarc is launching SmartReplace, an AI-powered workflow tool that helps fleets make faster, more confident vehicle-replacement decisions. “Vehicle replacement planning is often a spreadsheet-driven process
Delia Moon Meier named president, CEO of Iowa 80 Group and CAT Scale Company
WALCOTT, Iowa — The boards of directors of Iowa 80 Group Inc. and CAT Scale Company are announcing the election of Delia Moon Meier as
ACT: June For-Hire Trucking Index shows volumes slowing as capacity grows
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicates supply and demand rebalanced somewhat in June, as volumes slowed a little
Trucking industry reacts to proposed legislation cracking down on staged accidents
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry is reacting to proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on staged accidents. On Wednesday, Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) introduced the
SELF promotes two outstanding service managers
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is promoting two service managers in Florida and North Carolina. Clay Cullins Clay Cullins has been promoted to