Nebraska TDC names 2026 grand champion
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Paul Badgett of FedEx Freight Inc, took home the grand champion award at the 2026 Nebraska Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). “The
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ATA urges Congress to accelerate transportation innovation
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations president and CEO Chris Spear testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety, urging Congress
Relay Payments adds Platform Science to its 300+ integrations
ATLANTA, Ga. and SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Relay Payments and Platform Science are announcing a new integration that brings Relay’s fueling and payment solutions to
Amazon Supply Chain Services expands LTL freight offerings
SEATTLE, Wash. — Amazon is announcing the U.S. expansion of its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight beyond its current inbound-to-Amazon offering, to any type of destination, including
M&K Truck Centers acquires 5 GATR Truck Centers
BYRON CENTER, Minn. — M&K Truck Centers is acquiring five GATR Truck Center dealerships—three located in Iowa and two in Minnesota. “Effective immediately, M&K will
FTR to host free webinar on key issues shaping transportation in 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is hosting a free State of Freight: Key Issues in Transportation webinar on July 9. “While tariff pressures have eased in
New PHMSA rule includes self-certification system for transporting certain types of fireworks
WASHINGTON — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is announcing it is removing “burdensome regulatory processes and requirements” covering the transportation of low-hazard
FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates decline modestly in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated van equipment pulled back somewhat during the week ending June
“Do not drive” warnings issued for certain Volvo and Mack Trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting certain Volvo and Mack trucks. “Do not Drive” warnings have been issued.
LTU captures first place at Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition’s Self-Drive Challenge
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Lawrence Technological University Self-Drive 2026 team “rACTor” from the university’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science won first place in the 33rd annual
XPO celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with new trailers
SEARCY, Ark. — XPO is unveiling a new fleet of trailers honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. “The trucking industry is the backbone of the American
Bendix comes together to build home for local family
AVON, Ohio — More than 170 employees of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) set to work with hammers and nails to frame a two-story house
Uber Freight: Market pressures converge and create urgency in Q2
Data from Uber Freight’s Q2 Market Update and Outlook Report points to a common theme: the window to get ahead of these conditions is narrowing,
FTR: Trucking Conditions Index for April highest since 2022
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index jumped to 11.6 in April, which is the strongest reading for the index in more than four years.
Volvo Trucks enables software updates without interrupting operations
Volvo Trucks is introducing unattended over-the-air software updates. “We are always striving to maximize our customers’ uptime, and this is an important milestone,” said Peter
ATRI seeks motor carrier, driver insight on adoption of onboard safety technologies
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a follow-up survey for motor carriers and truck drivers on adoption levels and user perspectives
Roadmap or roadblock: Padilla presses FHWA on California initiatives
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is questioning Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrator Sean McMaster about the Trump Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. “California
J J.Keller launches free ERG app for hazmat drivers and others
NEENAH, Wis. — J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. is announcing the availability of the free J. J. Keller ERG App. “The app provides fast,
Driver survey reveals rising turnover risk, pay stability and more
BRENTWOOD, TENN. — Conversion Interactive Agency, in partnership with People. Data. Analytics (PDA), are releasing the results of its Spring 2026 Truck Driver Survey. “This
Florida drivers compete in FTA’s 2026 Truck Driving Championship
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) will host the 2026 Florida Truck Driving Championships (TDC) June 4-6 at the Ocean Center in