DAT: Spot rates climb as carriers factor in rising fuel costs
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Total load posts on DAT One dropped to 3.58 million last week, a 12% decrease from the previous week, as the market
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Volvo recalls more than 300 VNL trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting 337 Volvo trucks. Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain
WTA: Rising diesel prices create ongoing strain for truckers
OLYMPIA, Wash. — While gasoline prices have shown signs of easing, diesel fuel costs remain elevated, creating ongoing financial strain for Washington’s trucking industry and
NTA, ATA aid wildfire relief in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. and WASHINGTON D.C. — With wildfires leaving an unprecedented wake of destruction across Nebraska, trucking organizations are stepping up to the plate to
Meet Volvo’s future hydrogen truck
Volvo is beginning on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines, representing another step in the company’s global approach to decarbonizing transport. “On-road
SEFL celebrates 50-year milestone at Augusta service center
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is celebrating 50 years of “Quality Without Question” service at its Augusta, S.C. service center. “As we celebrate
ACT: Preliminary March Class 8 orders up 126% y/y
COLUMBUS, Ind. — March preliminary North America Class 8 net orders of 37.2k units increased 126% y/y, according to ACT Research. “After one of the
ATA Safety Management Council recognizes industry’s dedication to safety
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Safety Management Council (SMC) is recognizing several outstanding fleets and industry leaders for their exceptional dedication
Pentagon provides relief for movers on fuel prices after ATA-MSC advocacy
WASHINGTON — With average diesel prices surging to over $5.40 per gallon, the American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference (ATA-MSC) recently secured relief for
CH Robinson offers free discount fuel cards, cash advances as diesel prices spike
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — With diesel prices jumping sharply since the start of a new conflict in the Middle East, C.H. Robinson is easing the
Nauto available as Order Now partner on Geotab Marketplace
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Nauto Inc. solutions are now available through the Geotab Order Now program. “Expanding Order Now to include solutions like Nauto reflects Geotab’s
One Border, No Barriers: TCA rebrands Bridging Border Barriers event
WASHINGTON — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is announcing a rebrand for its annual Ontario-based Bridging Border Barriers event. Now rebranded as the TCA Truckload
Carter LOGISTEED Express Inc. and Carter LOGISTEED Logistics announce brand alignment
ANDERSON, Ind. — Carter LOGISTEED Express Inc. and Carter LOGISTEED Logistics LLC, formerly known as Carter Express and Carter Logistics, are announcing a brand alignment
HERO ELD removed from FMCSA Registered Devices List
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is removing a HERO ELD from its list of Registered Devices. On April 2, FMCSA removed
U.S. Bank, DAT: Truck freight rates show modest uptick in early 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The latest quarterly U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index – Rates Edition is reporting truck freight rates moving up modestly to start 2026,
ATRI launches motor carrier survey on telematics uses and benefits
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is calling on motor carriers to participate in a survey that will help identify industry telematics applications
WIT names 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award finalists
ARLINGTON, Va. —The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing the three finalists for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “These women have
DAT: Price pressures build as available capacity tightens
BEAVERTON, Ore. — With diesel prices surging to $5.375 per gallon—the highest weekly national average since late 2022—the cost shock appeared to tighten capacity during
ACT: Freight cycle finding a higher gear
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The recent strength in spot rates is going up against a surge in diesel prices, as discussed in the latest release of
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates see another sharp rise in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates rise again sharply due to the ongoing surge in diesel prices continuing to bolster broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com