Aurélie Doucette named 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truck Parking Club (TPC) and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are naming Aurélie Doucette, vice president of
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DAT: Spot capacity tightens further in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. —Total load posts on DAT One fell to 3.31 million last week, down 7% from the prior week, with demand softening across all
ACT: Trailer industry still mired in challenging market environment
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, three months into 2026 and the US
State of Heavy-Duty Repair survey shows understaffing a major issue
LEESBURG, Va. — Fullbay, with assistance from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC),
ACT: March Class 8 orders strengthen
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 38,050 units in March, up 131% y/y, as published in ACT Research’s latest State
FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates appear to be stabilizing
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system rose for the 13th straight week during the week ending April 17, but the
Harnois Énergies opens major travel stop in Woodstock, Ontario
JOLIETTE, QC — Harnois Énergies (HE) is announcing the official opening of its new large-scale site in Woodstock, Ontario, located at Exit 230 off Highway
FTR: March trailer orders stronger than expected
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. trailer demand in March came in stronger than expected. Net orders rose a surprising 36% month over month
ATRI president Rebecca Brewster announces retirement
ATLANTA, Ga. — American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) president Rebecca Brewster is announcing her retirement in early 2027, after serving the organization for 34 years,
ATA calls for drug testing modernization
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is praising six members of Congress for sending a letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
ACT: Preliminary net trailer orders see surprise hike in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in March, at 18,800 units, show a surprise hike from February numbers. March orders were up about 5,600
Duffy pulls $73M from New York over non-domiciled CDLs, CLPs
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is withholding over $73 million from the State of
ACT: Used truck sales strengthen in March as values maintain
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales had their second-best month since November 2021 in March, according to the latest
ATA opens nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award. “The trucking industry touches every part
ACT: Class 8 market strength supported by tightening capacity, regulatory clarity
COLUMBUS, Ind. — While improved spot and contract rates have been the primary drivers of higher Class 8 orders, regulatory burdens, associated with higher equipment
ATRI to focus on compliance issues along with other priorities in 2026
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is announcing its research priorities for 2026, including, “Advancing Beyond Compliance.” At its recent meeting in Atlanta,
Founder of Texas vocational and CDL school followed unconventional path to success
MT Training Center, located just south of Dallas, is not your average CDL school. This school was born out of a passion for helping people —
Study demonstrates Biodiesel Tax Credit’s benefits for consumers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, SIGMA and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section ’40A’ Biodiesel
Cass Freight Index: Freight volumes increase recovery optimism
The March Cass Freight Index is reporting an increase in industry optimism. “North American for-hire shipment volumes fell against year-ago levels, but increased 3.0% m/m,
FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates retreat in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — For the first time since fuel prices began to surge due to the Iran conflict, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system