ATA Truck Tonnage Index surges to highest point in 3 years in February
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States surged in February, pushing tonnage levels to the highest point in three years. Specifically, truck freight tonnage
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ACT: For-hire supply-demand balance hits 4.5-year high in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated the supply and demand balance increased in February, as freight volumes increased
Staying for the long haul: Schneider driver shares his story
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National Inc. is opening up about why professional drivers choose the company and stay for the long haul. “In an
FTR, Truckstop: Refrigerated, flatbed spot rates strongly rise again
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Although rising fuel prices clearly were a factor, broker-posted spot rates for refrigerated and flatbed equipment in the Truckstop.com system rose notably
WIT names 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing its list of 2026 Top Women to Watch in Trucking. “Part of WIT’s mission
ACT: Trailer industry backlogs fall in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, end-of-2025 challenges remained on the horizon as
Penske Logistics honors top carriers for 2025
READING, Pa. — Penske Logistics is honoring its top supply chain management carriers for 2025. “Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients,” said Tracy Urbanski, Penske
Over 400 Orange EV trucks recalled for safety issues
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting 462 Orange EV trucks. Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2022-2023 T-Series
CR England facing charges in deadly truck accident
HOUSTON, Texas — C.R. England is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in Kansas City, Mo. on behalf of the daughters of Ralph Pimentel, a commercial
Grote Industries celebrates 125 years in business
MADISON, Ind. — Grote Industries is marking its 125th anniversary this year, underscoring more than a century of innovation that has helped shape commercial vehicle
Fuel Transport appoints Chicago-based executive to lead U.S. expansion
CHICAGO, Ill. — Fuel Transport is announcing the appointment of Ray Blackwell as general manager of sales & operations, U.S. “Ray’s extensive experience and proven
ACT: Final Class 8 orders up 157% y/y in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 46,440 units in February, up 157% y/y, as published in ACT Research’s latest State
Connor’s Law added to recently passed Dalilah’s Law bill
WASHINGTON — The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) is applauding Rep. Dave Taylor for offering an amendment during Wednesday’s House Transportation and Infrastructure Markup
TEL expands premium sleeper lineup with Volvo VNL 860
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — TEL is adding the Volvo VNL 860 to its lineup of Class 8 trucks available for customer lease by owner-operators and fleets.
Hendrickson debuts new WATCHMAN advanced trailer wheel-end sensor tech
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — Hendrickson is announcing its WATCHMAN advanced trailer wheel-end sensor technology. “WATCHMAN delivers real‑time, actionable wheel-end and tire condition insights, giving fleets the
FTR: Trailer orders fall sharply in February
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Following back-to-back months of 24,000-plus orders in December and January after a delayed start to the 2026 order season, U.S. trailer net
DAT: Truckload spot rates post seventh straight monthly gain in February
PORTLAND, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes eased slightly in February but remained firm on a daily basis, while spot market van and refrigerated rates increased
ACT: Preliminary net trailer orders down 43% in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in February were down about 10,000 units from January’s 23,300-unit level, a 43% month-to-month decrease. “Sequentially, a drop
Zenobē expands its North American fleet with Revolv acquisition
CHICAGO, Ill. — Zenobē is expanding into U.S. electric truck operations through the acquisition of California-based Revolv, a commercial fleet electrification company backed by GDEV
Outpost expands logistics infrastructure network with 5 new properties and strategic EV investment
AUSTIN, Texas and SEATTLE, Wash. — Outpost is adding five new properties and making a strategic investment in EV Realty. “Air cargo has airports, intermodal