SeaPort Manatee honors professional drivers
PALMETTO, Fla. — SeaPort Manatee deeply appreciates the critical role of professional drivers, as underscored by its 10th annual celebration of Trucker Appreciation Day. “SeaPort
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Ex-water company worker sentenced in CDL fraud scheme
MASSACHUSETTS — A former water company employee has been sentenced for his role in a CDL fraud scheme. The U.S. District Court for the District
Trucker accused of killing 3 in Florida crash enters not guilty plea
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A trucker accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people on a Florida highway in August has entered a
Mack and Volvo recalling over 6000 trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting over 6000 recalls on certain Mack and Volvo trucks. Mack Trucks Inc. Mack Trucks
HOLT Truck Centers donates 5 trucks to advance diesel tech education
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — HOLT Truck Centers is donating five heavy-duty trucks to promote diesel technician training at three schools in Oklahoma. “We are proud
Wabash and Global Tank ink partnership to expand tank trailer network
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash is partnering with Global Tank to expand Wabash’s tank trailer footprint and strengthen its dealer network across the United States. Global
Side curtain airbags now standard in new Volvo trucks
Volvo Trucks North America is announcing that integrated side curtain airbags will now be standard equipment on new Volvo truck models built for the North
WTA offers support for enforcement of English Language Proficiency
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In an effort to maintain “the highest standards of safety on our state’s roadways,” Sheri Call, Washington Trucking Associations’ president and CEO,
Duffy issues emergency action on non-domiciled CDLs, California hit with sanctions
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing an emergency action to drastically restrict who is eligible for a non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs)
Finalists announced for 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Four finalists are still in the running for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. “Veterans bring mission focus, adaptability, and
Fraudulent CDL scheme, perjury lands former driving instructor behind bars
MASSACHUSETTS — A former commercial driving school instructor is behind bars after being convicted of CDL fraud and perjury. The U.S. District Court for the
ACT Research: Trade war headwinds bearing down
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The freight market was nearing balance in late 2024 and early 2025, with rates and volume trends improving. Since the start of
CarriersEdge adds new air brakes courses to library
MARKHAM, Ontario — CarriersEdge is releasing a new series of courses on air brakes. “Techni-Com’s content is second-to-none, and well established as the industry standard,”
Duffy launches first phase of National Consumer Complaint Database modernization
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy is announcing the launch of the first phase of the National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) modernization. “This
Fatal I-70 collision in Ohio prompts safety recommendations
WASHINGTON — A truck driver’s inattention led to a fatal crash involving two passenger vehicles, a chartered motorcoach carrying school children and another truck, on
Christian Sanchez Cantù wins Landstar’s 52nd truck giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. is awarding owner-operator Christian Sanchez Cantù a Landstar blue 2026 Freightliner Cascadia for its latest annual truck giveaway. “It’s
ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 0.9% in August
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index saw its second month of increase in August. “The good news is that truck freight
Pilot launches mobile ordering along with other digital enhancements
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot is elevating its digital offerings with the launch of mobile ordering, the renaming of its loyalty app and a reimagined website.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improves marginally in July
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for July improved marginally to a reading of -1.03 from June’s -1.83. “We do not see the
Nic Sallis joins Konexial to lead operational strategy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Konexial is announcing the appointment of Nic Sallis as its new vice president of operations and support. “Nic’s operational leadership, data-driven mindset,