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
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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
Celebrate her drive: WIT now accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), in partnership with TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in
ACT: June Class 8 orders up 25% from May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 31,751 units in June, more than tripling y/y and rising 25% m/m on a
ODOT ORION Project receives award for changing how over-dimension permits are issued
SALEM, Ore. — A typical 18-wheeler is about 9 feet wide, 13 feet tall and 70 feet long. Over-dimension loads can be a lot bigger.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 0.1% in June
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States rose 0.1% in June after decreasing 3.2% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally
Together for Safer Roads: 14% of commercial drivers do not use seat belts
NEW YORK — During the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, Together for Safer Roads (TSR) launched Every Seat, Every Time, a
DAT: Spot rates decline as more truckload capacity enters the market
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —Total load posts on DAT One fell to 3.09 million last week, down 9% from the prior week. “Equipment posts rose to 185,209,
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates fall seasonally in the latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell further during the week ending July 17 as the spot market continued to settle
ACT: Preliminary net trailer order activity shows seasonal slowing in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. — At 13,500 units, preliminary net trailer orders in June orders were down about 7,300 units from May, a 35% month-to-month decrease, and
Over 3800 Volvo, Peterbilt trucks and Kenworth tractors recalled for safety issues
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting over 3800 trucks and tractors from Volvo Trucks North America, Peterbilt and
ATA’s Women In Motion brings trucking’s priorities to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — Members of the American Trucking Associations’ Women In Motion Council traveled to the nation’s capital for their annual Call on Washington.  “Women are
Great Dane appoints Eddie Martin as executive vice president, CCO
Great Dane is appointing Eddie Martin as executive vice president and CCO, effective Aug. 3. “Eddie brings a strong combination of strategic experience, commercial expertise,
FTR: U.S. trailer orders in June reflect solid demand
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting that U.S. heavy-duty trailer demand cooled in June but remained solid for a seasonally slow month. “Cost pressure on
IFDA inducts 108 professional drivers into 2026 Truck Driver Hall of Fame
MCLEAN, Va. — The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is announcing the 2026 class of the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame, recognizing 108 professional
Bendix Tech Tips: How to maintain advanced driver assistance systems
AVON, Ohio — This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series shares advice on maintaining ADAS technologies so that they provide the most benefit. “It
Rush Enterprises acquires Peterbilt of Louisiana
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Rush Enterprises Inc. is acquiring certain assets of Peterbilt of Louisiana, expanding the company’s dealership network into South Louisiana and strengthening
ASE Education Foundation receives $25M federal grant to put a new generation of service technicians to work
LEESBURG, Va. — The ASE Education Foundation has been awarded a $25 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeships