ACT: Preliminary Class 8 orders up in July y/y
COLUMBUS, Ind. — July preliminary North America Class 8 net orders of 22.1k units increased 68% y/y, according to ACT Research. “Class 8 preliminary orders
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FMCSA pulls five ELDs from service
WASHINGTON — On Aug. 6, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the
Kenworth names semi-finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative is announcing 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 “Transition Trucking:
The Trucker, PodWheels to debut series of feature stories and podcast episodes highlighting Transition Trucking’s 2026 Driving For Excellence Award
BOSTON — Beginning this month, The Trucker Media Group and PodWheels will debut a special series of feature stories and podcast episodes highlighting Transition Trucking’s
FedEx Freight sending 111 drivers to NTDC
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Highlighted by 18 drivers who were named Grand Champion in their respective states this year and nine past National Champions, FedEx Freight
Great Dane debuts the new Freedom Ultra flatbed trailer
Great Dane is announcing the launch of the Freedom Ultra, the newest addition to the company’s Freedom flatbed portfolio. “As we worked on Ultra’s design,
FTR: Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders down 31% in July
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting that North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders subsided in July to 22,000 units, down 31% from June
Logistics Plus celebrates 30 years
ERIE, Penn. — Logistics Plus Inc. (LP) is celebrating ts 30th anniversary, marking three decades of growth, innovation and passion for Excellence that has taken
Navy vet rides one of America’s toughest motorcycle challenges to benefit SCF
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is announcing that Oklahoma truck driver, Navy veteran, lifelong motorcyclist and third-generation truck driver Allen
Easy & Quick Trans improves route planning and driver support with Trucker Path
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Trucker Path is announcing Easy & Quick Trans is realizing improved route planning, stronger driver support, better operational visibility and greater cost
SEFL’s Valdosta service center marks 45 years of service
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is celebrating 45 years of “Quality Without Question” at its Valdosta, Ga. service center. “One of the greatest
Open Road Ventures expands leadership to bolster growth in freight brokerage industry
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Open Road Ventures (ORV) Is appointing three well-known and highly respected business leaders to its leadership team. Adam Rodery joins ORV as
ODOT, OSHP to relocate Cuyahoga County Safety Corridor
OREGON — Following a successful reduction in crashes, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are announcing the relocation of
Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates mostly decline in seasonal moves
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system recorded seasonally expected softness during the week ending July 31 despite fuel cost pressure. “Spot
DAT: Diesel price spike masks spot linehaul rate decline
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —Total load posts on DAT One fell to 2.76 million last week, down 3% from the prior week. “Equipment posts decreased 11% to
PACAAR recalls nearly 6000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting 5919 PACAAR Incorporated trucks. PACCAR is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth
CVSA awards $5,000 college scholarships to two outstanding high school graduates
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is announcing that high school graduates Camille Fontenot and Elia Smith will each receive $5,000 toward their college education
Federal transportation funding is strengthening America’s agricultural supply chain along I-90
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) is releasing a new case study highlighting how federal transportation investments along Interstate 90, America’s longest transcontinental highway,
Quarterhill awarded $5.25M ODOT contract to modernize commercial vehicle screening infrastructure
TORONTO — Quarterhill Inc. is receiving a $5.25M contract with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (OKDOT), expanding its longstanding partnership. “The project is representative of
Keller Logistics Group names new chief technology officer
DEFIANCE, Ohio — Keller Logistics Group (KLG) is appointing Mel Hudson-Nowak as chief technology officer, adding an energetic and transformational technology executive with deep supply