USDOT cracks down on CDL mills, denies driver shortage
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry is sounding off on U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s announcement to crackdown on CDL mills and his comments
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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improves in August
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR Shippers Conditions Index for August improved to 1.3 in August from -2.0 in July. “As we suggested last month, the crackdown
California, CARB fires back with lawsuit against four major OEMs
CALIFORNIA — With four major trucking manufacturers set to appear in court on Friday seeking a preliminary injunction in the case against California over the
Experience the joy of the holidays at TCA’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree whistle-stop event
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is returning as a sponsor of the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a cherished national tradition that
Hal Miller honored with TAEC President’s Leadership Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The American Trucking Associations is recognizing Hal Miller, president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, with the ATA Trucking Association Executives Council
Truck driver labor market under growing strain, report says
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) are their Q3 2025 Driver Recruiting & Retention Data Download Report, highlighting a truck
Changing the Game: Women In Trucking names top companies for women in 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. — Women In Trucking (WIT) is naming its picks for the “Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation” “Redefining the Road” magazine,
ATA taps Greg Hodgen as new chairman
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The American Trucking Associations’ board of directors elected Greg Hodgen as its 81st Chairman. “It is a tremendous honor to be
Rock out with Sugar Ray at TCA 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Get ready to rock out with Sugar Ray at the 2026 TCA Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla. where high-impact business meets high-energy entertainment.
ACT: Used truck sales rise in September
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
Four truck OEM titans sue for CARB separation
CALIFORNIA — Four major trucking manufacturers are set to appear in court on Friday seeking a preliminary injunction in the case against California over the
Daimler Truck Financial Services and GEICO launch Connected Insurance
FORT WORTH, Texas, and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) and GEICO are launching Connected Insurance. “Daimler Truck Financial Services will always be
Women In Motion picks Emily Williams to lead board
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The American Trucking Associations’ Women In Motion (WIM) Council is announcing its pick to lead WIM’s board of directors. Emily Williams,
Volvo Trucks extends exclusive sponsorship of America’s Road Team through 2026
Volvo Trucks North America is announcing its continued sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team for 2026. This marks the company’s 24th consecutive
Call to action: Is Washington finally listening to trucking industry concerns?
For decades, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), along with other trade organizations and industry stakeholders, have lobbied for change in trucking legislation at the federal
A celebration of excellence: Jim Utley receives the Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is recognizing Jim Utley with the 2025 Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for his commitment
A festive tradition: Kenworth T680 with special design to transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree
HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST, Nev. — Kenworth is providing a T680, sporting a newly installed graphics wrap, to transport the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from
ACT: Trailer order cancellations rise in September
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research is reporting a high rate of cancellation orders along with lower a trailer backlog/build. According to this month’s issue of
ACT: Supply-demand balance strengthens in September
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index is reporting the supply and demand balance increased in September, as freight volumes
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates continue to see little change
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system were mixed but – like the previous week – did not change much for any of