Towing Reform: OOIDA to testify at Missouri capitol
WASHINGTON —  The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will testify at the Missouri capitol at a hearing discussing towing reform on Tuesday. Earlier this year, OOIDA expressed
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Truckstop, FTR: Van spot rates decline, flatbed rates rise
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —  Broker-posted spot market rates in the Truckstop system for dry van and refrigerated equipment returned to their downward trend during the week ending
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index fell into negative territory in December
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for December fell to -1.8, which is only the second negative reading for the measure since August 2023.
Trump tariffs: ATA issues warning
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China was fulfilled on Tuesday. The American Trucking Association issued a statement
Trucking titans of the bayou: Meet the 2025 champions
BATON ROUGE, La. — The 2025 Louisiana Truck Driving Championships, presented by the LMTA Foundation, is announcing its winners. The two-day competition was held at
DAT names Jana Galbraith as chief people officer
BEAVERTON, Ore. —  DAT Freight & Analytics is announcing the appointment of Jana Galbraith as chief people officer (CPO). “Jana is a dynamic and strategic leader
KLN Group sets sights on expansion with significant investment
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — KLN Group Inc. has successfully secured funding to fuel its expansion plans. “We are not just another trucking company,” said Marian Kozak, president,
Christine Britton named WIT Member of the Month
ARLINGTON, Va.— The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing Christine Iva Britton as its March 2025 Member of the Month. Britton was naturally drawn to
Former mayoral candidate identified as pedestrian killed by semi
SHREVEPORT, La. — Darryl Ray Ware II, a Shreveport native and the city’s youngest mayoral candidate, has been identified as the pedestrian killed by a
UPS appoints Kevin Clark to board of directors
ATLANTA, Ga. — UPS is announcing the appointment of Kevin Clark to the UPS board of directors, effective immediately. “Kevin’s deep expertise in finance, technology,
Mack Trucks to display advanced tech, fuel efficiency at TMC 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks will showcase the Mack Anthem model and Class 6 Mack MD6 at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting
NHTSA issues safety recall for Volvo Trucks VNL
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting that Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 new VNL trucks. “The brakes may
National Right to Work Foundation issues legal notice to 10 Roads Express drivers subject to Teamsters strike
WASHINGTON —  The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is issuing a special legal notice for 10 Roads Express drivers subject to Teamsters union bosses’
CVSA’s International Roadcheck to focus on hours of regulation, tire inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is set for May 13-15 and will focus on both driver and vehicle regulations. The International Roadcheck
Fleet Advantage releases latest truck life cycle data index
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —  Fleet Advantage (FA) is releasing its latest Truck Life Cycle Data Index (TLDI), which compares all-in operating costs of Class-8 vehicles. “This
Used Class 8 truck retail sale price held steady in January
COLUMBUS, Ind – According to ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price was essentially flat m/m in January, at $57,371, or 0.1% higher
OOIDA applauds bipartisan bill to expand truck parking
WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is announcing its strong support for the bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. The Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives
Grand theft cargo: Senate subcommittee convenes to tackle freight fraud and other crimes
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety held a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 27. to address the rise
Kenworth names council members for 2025
KIRKLAND, Wash.—  Kenworth Truck Company is naming the members appointed to its 2025 Dealer, Parts and Service Councils. 2025 Kenworth Dealer Council “The Kenworth Dealer Council
Truckstop and Bloomberg survey reveals surprising shift in carrier sentiment
BOISE, Idaho — According to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop survey, there is increased optimism for carriers driven by the less challenging conditions in Q4 of last year.