Virtual People’s Choice Award returns to Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2025
Back by popular demand, the annual Virtual People’s Choice Award is once again part of the excitement at this year’s Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. The
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Safety first: Outstanding fleets and industry leaders recognized by ATA for safety efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council is recognizing several outstanding fleets and industry leaders for their exceptional dedication to safety both
International to exhibit solutions to simplify customer experience at ACT Expo 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. — International Motors (International) will showcase its digitally enabled solutions dedicated to the customer experience at ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, Calif. April
High school students interested in transportation careers get special tour
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Students from five Chicago-area high schools are meeting this week with Illinois Tollway engineers and roadway managers at Tollway maintenance sites
Carrier Transicold to showcase new electric TRU advancements at ACT 2025
ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold will exhibit its latest advancements in electric transport refrigeration at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Carrier
Van spot rates are mixed as flatbed rates rise for another week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — For the first time this year, broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment moved in opposite directions during the week
For-hire freight capacity increased in March ahead of tariff price increases
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated the supply and demand balance fell as freight volumes decreased and capacity
Insurance costs, entry-level driver training top ATRI’s research priorities for 2025
WASHINGTON — At its recent meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors, led by chair Derek Leathers of
North American transborder freight rose 2.1% in February 2025 from February 2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing its February transborder freight numbers in a new report. According to an USDOT press release, North
South Carolina gets $175m grant under Bridge Investment Program
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing the Trump Administration’s first federal grant agreement under the Bridge Investment Program (BIP). The $175 million
International introduces all-electric Class 8 tractor
ANAHEIM, Calif. — International Motors (International) is introducing the newest addition to the company’s electric vehicle lineup – an all-electric Class 8 regional haul tractor,
WTA: Time to “hit the brakes” on ACT until infrastructure, engine technology is ready
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Trucking Associations (WTA) is responding to the state’s Department of Ecology’s latest announcement giving the agency discretionary authority to exempt
ORTEC survey reveals nearly 70% of companies are faced with making real-time route adjustments
ATLANTA, Ga. — Nearly 70% of motor carriers — 69%, to be exact — say they frequently adjust delivery routes in real-time, according to a
62 students to receive scholarships totaling over $175,000 from TCA Scholarship Fund
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is naming its 2025-26 TCA Scholarship Fund recipients who collectively will be receiving a total of $176,725.
ACT Research: U.S. trailer order intake at 21.2k units in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — March net trailer orders, just below 21.2k units, were up nearly 21% from February and 63% above the lackluster level accepted in
RIST-AMA Transport implements CLI across consolidated LTL operation
ELMSFORD, N.Y. — Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) is announcing RIST-AMA Transport has implemented CLI FACTS across its consolidated LTL operation. “We were using another management
Douglas port connector road receives final environmental clearance
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation has finalized an environmental assessment and design concept report identifying the route and configuration for a roadway
Kapsch TrafficCom transitions into operations, maintenance phase of Georgia smart corridor project
DULUTH, Ga. — Kapsch TrafficCom has completed deployment and transitioned to the operations and maintenance phase of a smart corridor project covering almost 400 intersections
ATA Truck Tonnage Index declined 1.5% in March
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February. Specifically, truck
ACT Research: Freight in crosshairs of trade war
COLUMBUS, Ind. — With 20%-25% of US surface freight involved in international trade, tariffs are set to extend the for-hire freight recession. “As Q2 begins,