ACT: 2026 begins with signs of cautious optimism for heavy trucks
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After a 2025 mired in stagnant freight rates and beset by regulatory and policy uncertainty, 2026 begins with signs of cautious optimism
Dana Guthrie
- About Dana Guthrie
- Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe.
Posts by Dana Guthrie
ATA launches survey for 2026 Driver Compensation Study
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is launching a survey for the 2026 ATA Driver Compensation Study. The study is a comprehensive analysis of
RoadOne expands Tesla partnership with first fully-electric semi-truck
RANDOLPH, Mass. — RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is expanding its relationship with Tesla with the purchase of a fully-electric Tesla semi-truck. “We are thrilled to welcome the
FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates fall as expected
BEAVERTON, Ore. — With holiday capacity shortfalls over, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated equipment fell sharply as expected
Estes opens 16 new or relocated terminals in 2025
RICHMOND, Va. — In 2025, Estes Express Lines added four new terminals, relocated 12 others and expanded four more terminals to increase its coast-to-coast network
Volvo Trucks North America names Christopher Roberts to lead U.S. Southeast sales region
Volvo Trucks North America is naming Christopher Roberts as regional vice president — Southeast. In this role, Roberts will lead sales operations across the Southeast
New Crowley business structure names division presidents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crowley is announcing a strategic consolidation of its business structure to create more efficiency and value for customers. The company is creating
Two semi collisions shut down North Carolina highway
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — WLOS is reporting two separate semi collisions in the same location on Saturday closed down all westbound lanes of Interstate 26 West
ODOT announces long-term road closure due to landslide
LINCOLN COUNTY, Oregon — According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, OR 229 remains closed indefinitely between milepost 14 and 15, from Kernville to Siletz,
OOIDA expands government affairs team
WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is expanding its government affairs team. Josh Klein has joined OOIDA as deputy communications director on its
Why education is the biggest focus at Truckload 2026
WASHINGTON — As market pressure, regulatory uncertainty, workforce challenges and cost volatility continue to define the truckload operating environment, TCA’s education program for Truckload 2026
Fleetforce Truck Driver Training partners with Lee County Schools to expand CDL training in southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — FleetForce Truck Driver Training is partnering with Lee County Schools to recruit and train aspiring commercial truck drivers through a newly
Pilot launches redesigned app and new meal deals
Pilot is announcing the launch of its newly redesigned app along with new meal deals. The all-new Pilot app has been redesigned with faster and
Cox Automotive launches Cox Fleet to support trucking industry
ATLANTA, Ga. — Cox Automotive is launching Cox Fleet, its new fleet brand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to the trucking
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improves in November
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index notably improved in November to 2.14 from the October 0.89 reading. “The latest available data indicates a substantial
Motive launches AI Dashcam Plus
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Motive is launching AI Dashcam Plus, a first-of-its-kind dash cam that brings improved AI capabilities, hands-free communication and reliability together in
One dead in semi crash in Oregon
SHERMAN COUNTY, Ore. — One person is dead in a crash with a semi-truck in Oregon. On Monday, Jan. 5 at 4:02 a.m., Oregon State
Duffy tells California “time’s up;” pulls $160M in funding over illegal CDLs
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is withholding approximately $160 million from California for
CAGTC celebrates 25 years in 2026
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) is commemorating a major milestone in 2026, the Coalition’s 25th anniversary. “This anniversary offers
Highlight Motor Group takes delivery of largest Canadian order of all-new Volvo VNLs
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered 125 all-new Volvo VNL 860 trucks to Highlight Motor Group, marking the largest order of the next-generation VNL in