Nuclear verdicts: A litigator’s perspective
Nuclear verdicts are on the rise. What’s fueling the gigantic payouts, and why are juries so likely to award them? During the 2025 Best Fleets
Dana Guthrie
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- Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
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Roadcheck effects: Load posts spiked 29% to their highest point in 2025
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The number of posted loads on DAT One jumped to 2.9 million, the highest weekly total for the year and a 28.6%
ACT: Preliminary net trailer orders in April drop as seasonally expected
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary net trailer orders plummeted more than 12,500 units from March to April, a contraction of about 57%. “After an upside surprise
Van spot rates surge during International Roadcheck week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system for dry van and refrigerated equipment soared during the week ending May 16 due to
Great Dane Danville wins 2024 TTMA Safety Award
Great Dane is announcing that its Danville, Pa. manufacturing facility has won the 2024 Plant Safety Award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA). “I’m
OOIDA opposes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in current form; urges legislators to take action
WASHINGTON — In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeen Jeffries, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is stating its opposition
FTR: U.S. trailer net orders decline sharply in April
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. trailer net orders in April faced significant pressure amid escalating headwinds, including substantial tariff volatility and increasing uncertainty
Indiana highway closure alert: Parts of US 41 to be closed Tuesday for bikers paying tribute to Vietnam vets
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. — On Tuesday, May 20, the Indiana State Police will be shutting down portions of US 41 near Warrenton Road and I-64 eastbound
Deshown Moye named TCA Highway Angel
ALEXANDRIA, Va. —The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is naming truck driver Deshown Moye, from St. Petersburg, Fla., a TCA Highway Angel for stopping to help
Import volumes drive Toppoint Holdings Q1 revenue growth
NORTH WALES, Pa. — Toppoint Holdings Inc. is reporting Q1 revenue growth driven by a 37% increase in import volumes. “Our first quarter as a
ESS launches the H.E.L.P. Alert Network
HOUSTON, Texas — Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS) is launching the H.E.L.P. Alert Network — a real-time hazard communication. “The H.E.L.P. Alert Network represents a groundbreaking leap
National Carriers names first group of Drivers of the Year finalists
IRVING, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) has announced the first four finalists for the company’s 2025 Driver of the Year award. “Each month, National
ACT: Used truck market accelerates in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. – April preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes increased 8.6% m/m. This is according to the latest preliminary release
Shell, NTT INDYCAR put eco-friendly innovation in the fast lane
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Shell and INDYCAR are announcing a new phase in their longstanding collaboration. Shell Starship 3.0 will be the official transport vehicle for
American Logistics Aid Network announces new board members
LAKELAND, Fla. — The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is announcing new additions to its board of directors. “A humanitarian organization can only be as
Register now for the 2025 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is announcing registration is now open for the 2025 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition set for October 25-28 in San
DAT Freight & Analytics acquires Outgo
BEAVERTON, Ore. — DAT Freight & Analytics is announcing its acquisition Outgo Inc., adding fast, transparent payments to the industry’s largest freight marketplace. “Cash flow is
Cass Freight Index: Spending stabilized in a market notably impacted by a trade war
Overall freight expenditures turned positive year over year in April for the first time in 28 months, according to the Cass Freight Index. “It was
Werner appoints M. Gayle Packer to board of directors
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises Inc. is announcing the appointment of M. Gayle Packer to its board of directors to fill a Class III directorship
Samsara’s ‘Recognition’ aims to help fleets build safer, more engaged driver cultures
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Samsara Inc. is announcing the global launch of Recognition, a new feature designed to help fleets celebrate safe driving behavior and