DAT: Spot loads drop 19.3% in one week
BEAVERTON, Ore. —  The number of posted loads on DAT One fell 19.3% week over week to 2.1 million, yet the number of loads that actually
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BeyondTrucks adds two new customers
SAN FRANSISCO, Calif. — BeyondTrucks is announcing two new customers who are reporting how the company is successfully meeting their unique and complex needs. “BeyondTrucks is
Montgomery Transportation Group appoints new CFO
 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —  Montgomery Transportation Group (MTG) is announcing the appointment of Jeff Rineer as CFO, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Rineer to
Freight remains caught in the crosshairs of the trade war
The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index (CFI) was flat in March compared to February. “For perspective, however, February saw a large boost driven
Van spot rates dip, flatbed rates keep rising
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —  Broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment in the Truckstop system saw identical decreases during the week ending April 11. “Both
Volvo recalls over 5,000 trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting that Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 VN trucks. The recall includes approximately 5,257 trucks.
Senators introduce bipartisan REPAIR Act to support commercial vehicle industry
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) is applauding the introduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. The bipartisan,
Spelman Logistics wins prestigious honor
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — Inc. is naming Spelman Logistics to its fifth annual list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Spelman was ranked in the Regionals:
Indiana traffic blitz nets 126 truck violations
INDIANA —  On April 11, the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) conducted a focused enforcement blitz on U.S. 30 from the Illinois state
Ohio, Indiana deploy partially automated trucks on I-70
COLUMBUS, Ohio, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. —  A pair of tractor-trailers with automated truck platooning technology began traveling Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Ind. on
NHTSA: Traffic fatalities drop 3.8% in 2024
WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is releasing its early estimates of traffic fatalities for 2024, projecting that 39,345 people
Chargetronix introduces new fleet charging system
Costa Mesa, Calif. —  ChargeTronix introducing its 1,280 KW Nexus Distributed Charging System for fleets and its third generation 240 KW chargers for fleets and passenger
OOIDA supports bill to prevent ‘dangerous’ speed limiter mandate
WASHINGTON —The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is announcing its strong support for the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. “Nobody understands
Mack Trucks names Tri-State Truck Center 2024 North American Dealer of the Year
GREENSBORO, N.C. —  Mack Trucks is announcing Tri-State Truck Center of Memphis, Tenn. as its 2024 North American Dealer of the Year. “Congratulations to Tri-State Truck
ATA urges USDOT to toughen safety regulations
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging USDOT to take note of several key issues facing the trucking industry and to toughen safety regulations
Freight industry unites behind bill to fight supply chain crime
WASHINGTON — The freight industry is backing the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to fight the rising incidents of supply chain crimes. The bipartisan, bicameral
R&L Carriers Shared Services sued for sex, pregnancy discrimination
CHICAGO, Ill —  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued R&L Carriers Shared Services to enforce a subpoena that the EEOC issued during their investigation
Kenworth truck involved in fatal crash
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — On Monday, April 7 at 3:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 S, near milepost 1.5,
PACCAR Parts introduces accessories for Kenworth W900L Legacy Edition
RENTON, Wash. —  PACCAR Parts is announcing a new line of accessories for the recently-unveiled Kenworth W900L Legacy Edition truck. The product line, which features
ATA announces key staff additions to E&E team
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is announcing two new key appointments for energy and environmental affairs. Patrick Kelly will serve as vice president. David