Kenworth rig involved in fatal accident
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — On Monday, Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 176, in Klamath County involving a
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Fleets can use cognitive testing to ensure drivers are road-ready
In an ever-changing regulatory environment, the trucking industry is taking a new look at the power of cognitive testing when it comes to assessing impairment
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates rise for all equipment types
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system rose for dry van and refrigerated equipment for the first time in five weeks during
CVSA’s 2025 out-of-service criteria now in effect
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria are now in effect. According the the CVSA, the 2025 out-of-service criteria replace
Trucker Bathroom Access Act: Bipartisan bill advances truckers’ cause
WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is announcing its strong support for the Trucker Bathroom Access Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives
NHTSA issues safety recalls for several big rigs
Several models of medium-duty trucks including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner and Western Star are on a recall list from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalled
Connect with safety leaders at TCA’s 2025 Safety & Security Meeting
The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2025 Safety & Security Meeting is set for June 8-10 in Louisville, Ky. The meeting will be held at the Louisville Marriott
Michigan Governor declares state of emergency due to ice storms
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in ten counties after activating the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to respond
BeyondTrucks announces integration with Breakthrough
San Mateo, Calif. — BeyondTrucks is announcing an integration with Breakthrough. “Traditional fuel surcharge calculations that rely on national or regional average fuel prices often
Lytx’s Dynamic Adjust now available for Illinois Restrictions
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx Inc. is announcing the availability of Dynamic Adjust for Illinois Restrictions, a feature that enables customers to determine how best to
Wreaths Across America recognizes 17 carriers
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is celebrating 17 transportation partners reaching ten or more years of service as an “Honor
Tenstreet acquires DriverReach
TULSA, Okla. — Tenstreet is announcing its acquisition of DriverReach. “We’ve always believed that creating value for carriers and drivers is our main job –
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improves marginally
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improved in January to +0.6 from December’s reading of -1.8. “Broadly speaking, the freight market is still fairly
NMFTA launches part 2 of cybersecurity series for fleets
Alexandria, Va. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) is releasing part 2 of its cybersecurity for fleets series. Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook —
Bendix expands community impact
AVON, Ohio — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) and its employees raised the bar in 2024, awarding over $1 million in grants and donations while
Together for Safer Roads launches leadership council
New York, N.Y — Together for Safer Roads (TSR) is announcing the formation of the TSR Direct Vision Leadership Council. “Introducing direct vision vehicles into fleets
Blaies named WIT 2025 Driver of the Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing Kathy Blaies, a professional carhauler at United Road, as the recipient of the 2025
New rules for Idaho commercial drivers: What you need to know
MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS) division is reminding commercial drivers of upcoming changes to the Out-of-Service (OOS) criteria regarding
ATA backs bipartisan effort to eliminate truck and trailer tax
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is applauding congressional leaders for introducing legislation to repeal the antiquated federal excise tax on the purchase of new
Averitt’s Team Up Community Challenge breaks record
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates dedicated a record-breaking 37,401 hours to community service in 2024 through the company’s Team Up Community Challenge initiative, marking a