Volvo Trucks updates DEF software to give customers more flexibility on the road
Volvo Trucks is implementing updated Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducement software across new and existing truck models, with plans to extend the benefits to all
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Wabash, International and Great Dane issue recall alerts impacting 15608 units
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting over 15608 trucks and trailers. Wabash Recalls Wabash National Corporation is recalling
Safetyfirst Systems notifies of a data security event
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Safetyfirst Systems LLC (SFS) is providing notice of a data security event that may involve information relating to certain individuals. “While SFS
Rush Enterprises and MCT Companies announce joint venture
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas and OMAHA, Neb. — Rush Enterprises Inc. is signing an agreement to form a joint venture with MCT Companies. “The joint venture
ACT: Trailer orders and cancellations declined in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, with equipment order intake improving, freight rates
CH Robinson to appeal nuclear $604M verdict in deadly Mississippi semi crash
C.H. Robinson is speaking out after a Dallas County jury in Texas rendered a $604M verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. “We extend our deepest
Utilimarc launches SmartReplace to optimize fleet vehicle replacement decisions
Utilimarc is launching SmartReplace, an AI-powered workflow tool that helps fleets make faster, more confident vehicle-replacement decisions. “Vehicle replacement planning is often a spreadsheet-driven process
Delia Moon Meier named president, CEO of Iowa 80 Group and CAT Scale Company
WALCOTT, Iowa — The boards of directors of Iowa 80 Group Inc. and CAT Scale Company are announcing the election of Delia Moon Meier as
ACT: June For-Hire Trucking Index shows volumes slowing as capacity grows
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicates supply and demand rebalanced somewhat in June, as volumes slowed a little
Trucking industry reacts to proposed legislation cracking down on staged accidents
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry is reacting to proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on staged accidents. On Wednesday, Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) introduced the
SELF promotes two outstanding service managers
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is promoting two service managers in Florida and North Carolina. Clay Cullins Clay Cullins has been promoted to
Celebrate her drive: WIT now accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), in partnership with TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Influential Woman in
ACT: June Class 8 orders up 25% from May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 31,751 units in June, more than tripling y/y and rising 25% m/m on a
ODOT ORION Project receives award for changing how over-dimension permits are issued
SALEM, Ore. — A typical 18-wheeler is about 9 feet wide, 13 feet tall and 70 feet long. Over-dimension loads can be a lot bigger.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 0.1% in June
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States rose 0.1% in June after decreasing 3.2% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally
Together for Safer Roads: 14% of commercial drivers do not use seat belts
NEW YORK — During the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, Together for Safer Roads (TSR) launched Every Seat, Every Time, a
DAT: Spot rates decline as more truckload capacity enters the market
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —Total load posts on DAT One fell to 3.09 million last week, down 9% from the prior week. “Equipment posts rose to 185,209,
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates fall seasonally in the latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell further during the week ending July 17 as the spot market continued to settle
ACT: Preliminary net trailer order activity shows seasonal slowing in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. — At 13,500 units, preliminary net trailer orders in June orders were down about 7,300 units from May, a 35% month-to-month decrease, and
Over 3800 Volvo, Peterbilt trucks and Kenworth tractors recalled for safety issues
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting over 3800 trucks and tractors from Volvo Trucks North America, Peterbilt and