FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improves in November
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index notably improved in November to 2.14 from the October 0.89 reading. “The latest available data indicates a substantial
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Motive launches AI Dashcam Plus
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Motive is launching AI Dashcam Plus, a first-of-its-kind dash cam that brings improved AI capabilities, hands-free communication and reliability together in
One dead in semi crash in Oregon
SHERMAN COUNTY, Ore. — One person is dead in a crash with a semi-truck in Oregon. On Monday, Jan. 5 at 4:02 a.m., Oregon State
Duffy tells California “time’s up;” pulls $160M in funding over illegal CDLs
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is withholding approximately $160 million from California for
CAGTC celebrates 25 years in 2026
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) is commemorating a major milestone in 2026, the Coalition’s 25th anniversary. “This anniversary offers
Highlight Motor Group takes delivery of largest Canadian order of all-new Volvo VNLs
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered 125 all-new Volvo VNL 860 trucks to Highlight Motor Group, marking the largest order of the next-generation VNL in
Lily, Transervice partner with Marine Corps to bring holiday toys to kids
LAKE SUCCESS, NY. — Over 1,000 toys have been collected by employees at sister companies Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics Inc. for the U.S. Marine
Fleetworthy launches Compliance Open APIs
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2026 – Fleetworthy is launching new Compliance Open APIs, enabling enterprise fleets to access critical compliance data across safety, asset and
OOIDA accepting applications for Mary Johnston Scholarship Fund to help members’ families
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is encouraging members to remind their children, grandchildren and legal dependents to apply for the
FTR: Preliminary class 8 orders surge in December
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting a surge in North American Class 8 truck/tractor preliminary net orders for December “Despite greater policy clarity, freight demand
Bosch, Kodiak announce partnership to scale self-driving tech manufacturing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Kodiak AI Inc. is partnering with Bosch to collaborate on and scale the manufacturing of a production-grade, redundant autonomous platform. “Advancing
Roadmaster unveils $1.5M renovation at Mississippi truck driving school
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Roadmaster Drivers School is unveiling a $1.5 million renovation of its Jackson, Miss. training facility, featuring completely resurfaced CDL training, testing
Ryder acquires Truck Service Depot
MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System Inc. is acquiring Truck Service Depot, an Atlanta-based mobile maintenance business servicing commercial trucks and trailers in Georgia. “With Truck
ACT: Preliminary class 8Â orders up in December
COLUMBUS, Ind.— December preliminary North America Class 8 net orders see 16% rise in December y/y. “After spending most of 2025 in the doldrums, amid
Garmin launches dēzl DualView blind-spot monitoring system
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin is launching dēzl DualView, a new blind-spot monitoring system for truckers. “In keeping with our focus of simplifying life for professional
WIT opens nominations for 2026 Image Team
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is opening nominations for the Image Team Class of 2026. “Drivers are the heartbeat of our
Crowley names Megan Davidson new COO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crowley is naming Megan Davidson as the company’s new COO. Davidson succeeds Ray Fitzgerald. The planned succession is designed to seamlessly advance
SEFL promotes Seth Whitener to manager position in Arkansas
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is promoting Seth Whitener to service center manager in Little Rock, Ark. “Over the course of his career
Truckstop, FTR: Van spot rates at multi-year highs
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system rose during the week ending Jan. 2, resulting in the highest rates for dry van
Duffy announces $118M in grants to strengthen CDL safety standards and provide pathways for veterans to enter trucking workforce
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing more than $118 million in grant awards to strengthen the safety of America’s roadways, enhance commercial