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
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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
Charles Baber, Ron Watson named Maverick’s top drivers for 2025
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Maverick Transportation is announcing its 2025 Drivers of the Year. Charles Baber was named 2025 Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver of the
FTR, Truckstop: Diesel price surge fuels higher spot rates
BEAVERTON, ORE. — A record surge in diesel prices drove sharply stronger broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system during the week ending March 13.
“Dalilah’s Law” passes House committee
WASHINGTON — “Dalilah’s Law” passed the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday. The bill, introduced Rep. David Rouzer, is supported by the Owner-Operators Independent
ACT: Preliminary used truck sales up 24% in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales improved 24% m/m in February, according to the latest preliminary release of the
Trucking groups rally behind “Dalilah’s Law” CDL restrictions
WASHINGTON — Trucking groups are rallying behind “Dalilah’s Law” a proposed legislation aimed at prohibiting states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants.
DAT: Diesel price shock adds to trucking’s woes
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload capacity shrank across the DAT One marketplace last week as diesel prices hit their highest point since late 2022, raising concerns
Fleet Advantage survey reveals critical industry challenges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleet Advantage (FA) is announcing findings from its recent Transportation Industry Benchmark Survey, a comprehensive study of today’s critical issues affecting heavy-duty
FMCSA warns against illegally purchasing USDOT, MC numbers
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) is cautioning drivers and fleets about illegally purchasing USDOT and MC numbers. “Upon discovery of attempts to
Cass Freight Index shows rising truckload rates in February
The February Cass Freight Index shows a mixed freight environment, with shipment volumes stabilizing after recent disruptions and truckload rates continuing to firm. “Shipments fell
Combined parts and labor falls in Q4 2025
WASHINGTON — A new report from American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. indicates parts and labor costs fell in the fourth
Women In Trucking reveals 2026 Driver of the Year finalists
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award . Sponsored by Walmart,
Flow Below unveils wheel covers with Easy Air Access
ROUND ROCK, Texas — FlowBelow Aero Inc. is unveiling its wheel covers with Easy Air Access. “Our wheel covers are very easy to take on