FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates remain elevated in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Overall broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system remained elevated during the week ending Feb. 8 as rates for both flatbed and
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DAT: Van, reefer spot rates soften to close out February
BEAVERTON, Ore. — While national average spot van and refrigerated truckload rates continued to decline during the week of Feb. 22-28, the flatbed market held
Pedigree Technologies unveils DOT-approved Tail Light Tracker
FARGO, N.D. — Pedigree Technologies is announcing the availability of its new Tail Light Tracker, a DOT-approved GPS tracking device concealed inside a standard 4-inch
Bendix EnduraSure-Pro now options on Kenworth medium/heavy duty trucks
AVON, Ohio — The Bendix EnduraSure-Pro, a sealed spring brake for air disc brakes (ADBs) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), is now available
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund launches free cervical cancer screenings for OTR drivers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In recognition of Women’s History Month, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is launching free cervical cancer screenings for female over-the-road
Core values of trucking: FMCSA administrator sounds off
ORLANDO, Fla. — During the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administrator Derek Barrs addressed the attendees about the
FMCSA seeks 18 drivers to help test HOS pilot programs
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently seeking 18 drivers to help the agency test and fine-tune two upcoming hours-of-service pilot
Truckload 2026: The Trucker takes you inside the event
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Trucker is on scene for the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention Truckload 2026. Underway through March 3, the convention is bringing
Shell Starship races back to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shell and INDYCAR are announcing that Shell Starship will return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES transportation fleet for the 2026 season,
ATA backs new legislation to fight freight fraud
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding Senator Todd Young (R-IN) for introducing legislation to reduce freight fraud and theft, strengthen regulatory oversight,
Live Life Healthy partners with Road Dog Care for better health care for truckers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Live Life Healthy (LLH) is partnering with Road Dog Care Company, bringing Road Dog into its Zero-Copay Supplemental Healthcare Ecosystem as the
ACT: Used truck sales decline in January
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, same dealer used Class 8 retail
PDA Driver Retention Report: Drivers want predictability, not promises
People.Data.Analytics (PDA) has released key findings of its annual Driver Retention Report. “2025 was a year defined by uncertainty across the trucking industry,” PDA noted
Pilot opens two new travel centers in Massachusetts and Florida
CHICOPEE, Mass. and Ponce de Leon, Fla. — Pilot is opening two new travel centers in Chicopee, Mass. and Ponce de Leon, Fla. “Pilot is
ACT: Challenges remain for U.S. trailer industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, end-of-2025 challenges remained on the horizon as
FMCSA: Field Warrior ELD reinstated for service
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reinstated a Field Warrior electronic logging device (ELD) to its list of registered devices. In
ACT: January Class 8 orders remain solid
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 net orders remain solid in January ahead of the expected regulatory cost increases. Final North American Class 8 net orders
Truckstop.com expands Heavy Haul Load Board with ProMiles
BOISE, Idaho, and BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Truckstop.com and ProMiles are announcing an expanded partnership to power route-based quoting inside the Truckstop Heavy Haul Load
PacLease celebrates America’s 250th birthday with commemorative truck graphics
BELLEVUE, Wash. — With the country’s 250th birthday just around the corner, PacLease is celebrating the milestone with a custom graphics package on its U.S.
Averitt’s Travis Richardson earns Driver of the Year at 2026 Pinnacle Awards
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt’s Travis Richardson takes home the Driver of the Year award at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards. Toby Eaton, another OTL driver with