Freight train crashes into stalled semi in Florida
MELBOURNE, Fla. — A driver escaped his stalled-out semi-truck along the railroad tracks at U.S. 1 and Lake Washington Road moments before a 20-car freight
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Study finds 58% of truckloads moved over half empty in 2024
ENCINITAS, Calif. — A new Flock Freight and Drive Research study reveals a significant surge in truckload underutilization. “We’re seeing more half-empty trucks on the
ArcBest selects Mac Pinkerton as COO of asset-light logistics
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Mac Pinkerton is joining ArcBest as COO of asset-light logistics, effective Jan. 5, 2026. “We’re excited for Mac to join our
Women dies after crashing into semi while attempting to pass in a no-passing zone
MULBERRY, Fla. — A woman died after Polk County deputies say she tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit a semi-truck
Maryland police investigating hit-and-run crash involving semi they believe fled the scene
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. —The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a four-vehicle hit-and-run crash, possibly involving a semi, on Tuesday
ADOT assists in transporting WWII-era seaplane
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Transporting a giant World War II-era seaplane from Lake Pleasant to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz. required detailed
Idaho State Police seek information in hit-and-run crash involving semi
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred
Teamsters at Kroger vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to authorize driver strike
FOREST PARK, Ga. — Drivers at Kroger’s Forest Park, Ga. fulfillment center have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in response to the company’s repeated
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improved marginally in March
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions for March remained in basically neutral territory, improving marginally to +0.1 from -0.3 in February. “Uncertainty over tariffs is
CVTA executive director to extend tenure through 2028
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is announcing Andrew Poliakoff, executive director, will continue in his role through 2028. “Andy has been a great addition
ACT: April Pricing Index decline the third largest in survey history
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated the supply and demand balance increased in April, as freight volumes were weak
DAT: Load posts settled 12% lower ahead of Memorial Day weekend
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The number of posted loads on DAT One declined 11.6% to 2.6 million compared to the previous week. Truck posts rose 1.4%
ODOT streamlines over-dimension permitting with new online system
SALEM, Ore. — Motor carriers with oversized loads in Oregon have a new way to get the permits they need to ensure their loads are
JJ Keller partners with Accurate to enhance driver background check solutions
NEENAH, Wis. — J. J. Keller & Associates is announcing a strategic arrangement with Accurate, enhancing its Driver Qualification File Management Service to provide companies
Trucker named TCA Highway Angel for extinguishing truck fire
ALEXANDRIA, Va. —The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Kerry Netusil, from Hawley, Penn., a TCA Highway Angel for extinguishing the flames of
New life takes flight: Falcons hatch chicks at International Bridge
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Âand Ontario — It’s been another successful summer for the resident peregrine falcons at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, with
Hundreds of Sunoco Logistics drivers across multiple states free themselves from steelworkers union
WASHINGTON — Crude oil drivers for Sunoco Logistics Partners, also known as Energy Transfer, have successfully forced unpopular United Steelworkers (USW) union bosses out of
Connor’s Law: House bill named in memory of student killed by trucker who could not read English warning signs
WASHINGTON — The Small Business Transportation Coalition (SBTC) is announcing that the SBTC along with Connor Dzion’s family and coalition partners, successfully introduced CONNOR’S LAW
Trucking industry backs tax reform package
Washington — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is congratulating the leadership of the House of Representatives for advancing a landmark tax reform package that will
Trucking industry reacts to abolishment of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rules
WASHINGTON — With the abolishment of the California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rules, reactions are pouring in — both in support of the move and from