Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates rise again for all equipment types
BEAVERTON, Ore. — For a second straight week, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system rose for all equipment types during the week ending May
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DAT: Truckload capacity tightens further, spot rates inch up across the board
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates rose modestly across all three equipment types during the week of May 3-9, extending a multi-week tightening trend. “Total load
Volvo Trucks unveils its most fuel efficient engine ever
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is announcing its next‑generation Volvo engine combing expanded power, strong fuel efficiency and the lowest NOx levels Volvo
Planned I-285 closure in Georgia postponed
ATLANTA, Ga. — A large construction project expected to cause major traffic headaches across the Atlanta, Ga. metro area has been postponed, according to the
CALSTART adds 64 new sites, features to its MD, HD zero-emission infrastructure map
PASADENA, Calif. — CALSTART is updating its National Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Infrastructure Map. “This isn’t just a map of available ports; it’s a map
U.S. Bank: Shipper spending surges amid modest freight volumes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Shipper spending rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as tightening capacity and a surge in diesel fuel prices pushed freight
TruckSmarter partners with TCS to bring real-time fuel intelligence into Dispatch
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — TruckSmarter is partnering with the TCS Fuel Card to integrate real-time fuel data directly into Dispatch, its AI-powered assistant for trucking
Truck Parking Club names Victor Westerlund as CFO
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Truck Parking Club (TPC) is appointing Victor Westerlund as CFO as the company continues to scale its national network. “Victor brings exactly
HDA Truck Pride Network raises $70K for AACF
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — HDA Truck Pride’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Giving Rally brought together over 850 attendees including distributor members, suppliers and industry partners
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index suffers brief drop in March as expected
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for March fell as expected due to the unprecedented surge in diesel prices, dropping to a reading of
Schneider marks 35 years of intermodal expertise
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National Inc. is celebrating 35 years of delivering flexible intermodal solutions that drive efficiency, help control costs and unlock growth
Hyroad Energy, Toyota partner to deploy hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Hyroad Energy is announcing a definitive agreement with Toyota Motor North America to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 commercial
ACT: Preliminary Classes 5-8 net orders up 201% y/y in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. — April preliminary North America Class 8 net orders of 24.8k units increased 201% y/y. “With April signifying the beginning of weak order
Is drug testing about to be overhauled for commercial operators?
WASHINGTON — A proposed rule from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) could open the door to oral fluid, hair follicle and other advanced drug testing
DAT: Truckload capacity pulls back, driving spot rates higher
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates increased across all three equipment types during the week of April 26-May 2, with flatbed leading again. “Total load posts
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates rise for all equipment types in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system were once again at an all-time high during the week ending May 1, as
Illinois trucker charged with Grand Theft after allegedly evading over $20k in tolls
BRYAN, Ill. — An Illinois man has been indicted on Grand Theft in the Williams County Court of Common Pleas following an investigation by the
Penske Logistics debuts Supply Chain Insight
ORLANDO, Fla. — Penske Logistics is launching Supply Chain Insight, a secure technology platform and mobile application that provides its customers with a real-time view
Averitt to build new North Carolina facility
CHARLOTTE, N. C. — Averitt is building a new regional campus near Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. “This Charlotte expansion represents one of
Over 5000 Volvo and Mack trucks recalled over safety issues
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting over 5000 Volvo and Mack trucks. Volvo Recalls Volvo Trucks North America