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
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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
62 students to receive scholarships totaling over $175,000 from TCA Scholarship Fund
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is naming its 2025-26 TCA Scholarship Fund recipients who collectively will be receiving a total of $176,725.
ACT Research: U.S. trailer order intake at 21.2k units in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — March net trailer orders, just below 21.2k units, were up nearly 21% from February and 63% above the lackluster level accepted in
RIST-AMA Transport implements CLI across consolidated LTL operation
ELMSFORD, N.Y. — Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI) is announcing RIST-AMA Transport has implemented CLI FACTS across its consolidated LTL operation. “We were using another management
Douglas port connector road receives final environmental clearance
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation has finalized an environmental assessment and design concept report identifying the route and configuration for a roadway
Kapsch TrafficCom transitions into operations, maintenance phase of Georgia smart corridor project
DULUTH, Ga. — Kapsch TrafficCom has completed deployment and transitioned to the operations and maintenance phase of a smart corridor project covering almost 400 intersections
ATA Truck Tonnage Index declined 1.5% in March
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February. Specifically, truck
ACT Research: Freight in crosshairs of trade war
COLUMBUS, Ind. — With 20%-25% of US surface freight involved in international trade, tariffs are set to extend the for-hire freight recession. “As Q2 begins,
Energy Transfer drivers demand vote to remove steelworkers union from power
WASHINGTON – Drivers for Energy Transfer across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana are petitioning a federal labor board for a vote to end United Steelworkers (USW)
DAT: Spot load posts fell 7% last week, down 23% over the last two weeks
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The number of loads posted on the DAT One spot-freight network declined 7% week over week to 2.0 million, and has fallen
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for February improves, outlook is weaker
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index reading for February improved to -0.21 from the January reading of -2.56. Improved volume and utilization and smaller
Mental Health First Aid: A guide for truckers and industry leaders
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — When it comes to good mental health, truckers and those who run trucking companies, are taking steps to address the unique
ACT Research:Â March Class 8 orders totaled 16.5k units
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 16.5k units in March, down 5.9% y/y, as published in ACT Research’s latest State
Fleet Advantage offering complimentary fleet audits at ACT Expo
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage will be exhibiting at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo from April 28 – May 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center
Utilimarc expands fleet technology offerings with Fleetio partnership
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Utilimarc is partnering with Fleetio as part of Utilimarc’s expanding fleet technology offerings. According to a company press release, Fleetio’s maintenance software
Tollway settlement of deadly ice storm pileup lawsuit sets stage for FedEx trial
FORT WORTH, Texas — The owner and operator of the North Texas Express TEXpress tollway has reached a settlement with the family of a young