Truckstop, FTR: Van spot rates decrease in the latest week
Total broker-posted spot market rates in the Truckstop system ticked up marginally during the week ending Feb. 14, but rates for dry van and refrigerated
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ACT, FTR report preliminary net trailer orders down in January
COLUMBUS, BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary net trailer orders are down for January compared to December, but are up as compared to January 2024. According ACT
U.S. 51 South in Hickman County reopened at site of stuck semi-truck
PADUCAH, Ky. — A section of U.S. 51 in Hickman County, south of Clinton has reopened to normal traffic flow between KY 2209 and KY 780.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index unchanged in January
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country, according to the
Snowy slip-ups: Record number of motorists hit Iowa DOT snowplows
AMES, Iowa —  Winter arrived with a vengeance during Valentine’s Day week, but a record number of Iowa DOT snowplows did not feel the love. The
Green River Tunnel fatalities identified; 18 injuries treated at MHSC
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol and Sweetwater County Coroner are releasing the names of those who lost their lives in Friday’s crash
FMCSA reopens comment period on broker transparency
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reopening the comment period on broker transparency proposed rulemaking. According to the Federal Register, the comment
Westbound I-44 near the Missouri-Oklahoma state line closed
MISSOURI — Westbound Interstate 44 is closed at MM 11 near the Missouri-Oklahoma state line for an extended and unknown duration due to winter weather.
ILA Wage Scale Committee approves new USMX-ILA Master Contract agreement
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The full International Longshoremen’s Association Wage Scale Committee today gave unanimous approval to the new USMX-ILA Master Contract. The approval is paving
ACT Research: Softening tractor, strong vocational demand into early 2025
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Continued healthy activity for heavy vocational trucks since September’s order explosion suggests some level of pre-buying has begun, according to ACT Research.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index eased slightly in December
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for December declined to 2.67 from November’s 3.02 reading. “Preliminary data suggests that market conditions were tough for
Wabash unlocks next-gen cargo security with TrailerHawk.ai acquisition
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash is acquiring TrailerHawk.ai to strengthens Wabash’s Trailers as a Service (TaaS) offering. “By integrating TrailerHawk.ai’s technology into our TaaS program, we’re
WHP concludes evidence collection at Green River Tunnel; 3 fatalities finalized
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol has completed on-scene data collection at the site of the Interstate 80 Green River Tunnel crash. Troopers
Trucking industry applauds first step towards repealing CARB waivers
WASHINGTON – CARB waivers put into place by the Biden Administration are one step closer to being rolled back. “This is not the United States
2024 Snapshot shows estimated cost of losing one driver reaching $12,799
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) are releasing their 2024 Snapshot of the driver job market highlighting the issue of driver retention. “2024
Fleetio and FuelMaster join forces to cut fuel costs, prevent fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —  Fleetio is partnering with FuelMaster by Syntech Systems to help fleets track, manage and report on-site fuel usage. “Managing fuel at scale requires precise tracking
Motive appoints Adam Block as chief revenue officer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Motive is appointing Adam Block as chief revenue officer (CRO). “I am honored to step into the CRO position because of
Semi-truck crash leaves cases of Busch Light, Budweiser along Florida highway
RUSKIN, Fla. – A semi-truck carrying cases of Busch Light and Budweiser crashed near the Ruskin rest stop in Ruskin, Fla. According to the Florida
Additional fatality reported in Green River Tunnel crash involving 16 commercial vehicles
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers and other first responders have confirmed one additional fatality, bringing the current total to three, as they
Dan Miranda named engine shop foreman at Advantage Truck Group
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — Advantage Truck Group is promoting Dan Miranda to engine shop foreman for its Shrewsbury, Mass. location. “Dan has been a key member