Highway bill committee hearing: What’s good for trucking isn’t always good for truckers
WASHINGTON — On March 26, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard from the trucking industry on a wide range of topics related to
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MATS 2025: Trucking industry’s largest event returns for its 53rd year
North America’s largest trucking trade show, The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), will return on March 27-29 to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. In
Southeastern Freight Lines appoints Henson Gibbs to service center manager in Atlanta
LEXINGTON, S.C. —  Southeastern Freight Lines is announcing the appointment of Henson Gibbs as service center manager in Atlanta, Ga. “Henson is known for fostering
ACT Research: Used truck demand and pricing in state of flux
COLUMBUS, Ind. —  According to  ACT Research, the Class 8 average retail sale price for used trucks fell by its largest percentage since June 2024,
Search for America’s top rookie military veteran driver who transitioned to trucking
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are partnering in the search for America’s top rookie
PLM Fleet adds Brad Jacobs to leadership team
NEWARK, N.J. — PLM Fleet is welcoming Brad Jacobs to its leadership team. “We are incredibly pleased to welcome Brad Jacobs to PLM Fleet,” said Keith Shipp,
Averitt associates donate record $1.75 Million to St. JudeÂ
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates, including truck drivers and other employees, recently presented a record donation of $1,750,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through
Judge reduces $462M verdict against Wabash National in 2019 accident that killed two
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A Missouri Circuit Court has reduced the financial penalty against Wabash National last year in a fatal 2019 accident in which
For-hire freight volumes fall, capacity contracts
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicated the supply and demand grew balance grew at a slower rate in February, as freight volumes
Trucking industry reacts to Derek Barrs’ FMCSA nomination
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated Derek Barrs to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). American Trucking Associations The
Truckstop survey reveals growing reliance on factoring among carriers
BOISE, Idaho — Heading into the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Truckstop conducted an online survey of more than 350 carriers to gain insight into the
Werner’s Reegan Spicer named Pro to Know
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises Inc.’s  Reegan Spicer, product owner for equipment lifecycle management, has been recognized as a 2025 Pros to Know Rising Star
WIT names 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award finalists
ARLINGTON, Va. —The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing the three finalists for the 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “This prestigious award,
NMFTA chairman named recipient of 2025 Pros to Know award
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is announcing Clete Cordero, chairman of NMFTA and vice president of pricing and traffic at
Connor’s Law: SBTC renames proposed bill for student killed by semi
WASHINGTON —  On March 12 the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) board voted to propose to Congress a new CDL English language proficiency bill, “Standards Affirming Fluency
Ryder races towards its first NASCAR sponsorship with Frankie Muniz
MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System Inc. is entering the racing world with a marketing sponsorship in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series of driver and television
Moyer & Sons Moving & Storage wins ATA Independent Mover of the Year
CLARKSBURG, Md. —  Moyer & Sons Moving & Storage is celebrating its 2025 Independent Mover of the Year by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “We are
WEX extends partnership with Circle K to drive innovation in fleet management
PORTLAND, Maine —  WEX is announcing a multi-year extension of its relationship with global convenience retailer Circle K. “We are always looking for ways to make
NYC Overnight Truck Parking Pilot provides metered parking options
NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is announcing the launch of the agency’s Overnight Truck Parking Pilot, which
SCF to benefit from silent auction at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is announcing its selection as the beneficiary of this year’s Silent Auction at the Mid-America