RBR Truck Parts joins Power Heavy Duty network
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — RBR Truck Parts is joining Power Heavy Duty. “RBR Truck Parts is a well-established business known for honesty, integrity, and their
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Motive introduces AI coaching
AUSTIN, Texas — Motive is introducing Motive AI Coach, the first and only AI avatar to deliver personalized, high-quality feedback to drivers at scale using
Vertical Cold Storage names new CCO
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vertical Cold Storage is announcing the addition of Jim Henderson to its executive team as CCO. “Jim’s background of successfully managing
Werner earns 2025 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award for second consecutive year
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises Inc. is announcing the company has been given the prestigious VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation in the 2025 VETS
Best of the Best: ATA security council recognizes fleets for security commitments
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Transportation Security Council is recognizing two extraordinary fleets for their commitment to trucking industry security and loss
New analysis says driver churn, not shortage, traps trucking in dangerous cycle
WASHINGTON — The list of overwhelming data refuting a long-purported myth about a truck driver shortage continues to grow with a newly published report from
Altitude by Geotab study reveals significant potential for truck electrification
ATLANTA, Ga. — While fleet efficiency is leading the drive towards electrification, questions remain about how to overcome some of the concerns around EV charging
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
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