FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates decline modestly in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated van equipment pulled back somewhat during the week ending June
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“Do not drive” warnings issued for certain Volvo and Mack Trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting certain Volvo and Mack trucks. “Do not Drive” warnings have been issued.
LTU captures first place at Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition’s Self-Drive Challenge
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Lawrence Technological University Self-Drive 2026 team “rACTor” from the university’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science won first place in the 33rd annual
XPO celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with new trailers
SEARCY, Ark. — XPO is unveiling a new fleet of trailers honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. “The trucking industry is the backbone of the American
Bendix comes together to build home for local family
AVON, Ohio — More than 170 employees of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) set to work with hammers and nails to frame a two-story house
Uber Freight: Market pressures converge and create urgency in Q2
Data from Uber Freight’s Q2 Market Update and Outlook Report points to a common theme: the window to get ahead of these conditions is narrowing,
FTR: Trucking Conditions Index for April highest since 2022
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index jumped to 11.6 in April, which is the strongest reading for the index in more than four years.
Volvo Trucks enables software updates without interrupting operations
Volvo Trucks is introducing unattended over-the-air software updates. “We are always striving to maximize our customers’ uptime, and this is an important milestone,” said Peter
ATRI seeks motor carrier, driver insight on adoption of onboard safety technologies
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a follow-up survey for motor carriers and truck drivers on adoption levels and user perspectives
Roadmap or roadblock: Padilla presses FHWA on California initiatives
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is questioning Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrator Sean McMaster about the Trump Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. “California
J J.Keller launches free ERG app for hazmat drivers and others
NEENAH, Wis. — J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. is announcing the availability of the free J. J. Keller ERG App. “The app provides fast,
Driver survey reveals rising turnover risk, pay stability and more
BRENTWOOD, TENN. — Conversion Interactive Agency, in partnership with People. Data. Analytics (PDA), are releasing the results of its Spring 2026 Truck Driver Survey. “This
Florida drivers compete in FTA’s 2026 Truck Driving Championship
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) will host the 2026 Florida Truck Driving Championships (TDC) June 4-6 at the Ocean Center in
FTR: Class 8 orders up in May
BLOOMINGTON — FTR is reporting North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders increased sequentially in May to 26,600 units, up 4% m/m and ahead
ProBuilt Software releases ProBuilt TMS
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — ProBuilt Software Inc. is announcing ProBuilt TMS is live with its first transportation client, marking the official market rollout of the
ATA urges lawmakers to pass CORCA
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly advance the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). In a letter,
Trucker Path adds 50,000 reservable truck parking spots to app
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Trucker Path is announcing the expansion of its truck parking solutions to instantly include more than 50,000 reservable truck parking spots to
ACT: Class 8 orders up 103% y/y in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — May preliminary North America Class 8 net orders of 26.5k units increased 103% y/y. “Class 8 order strength continued in May, with
Down with the FET: ATA supports renewed bipartisan push to eliminate truck and trailer tax
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) for introducing the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks
Kenworth names two new leaders
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth is appointing two new leaders to key positions. Peter Ahrens Peter Ahrens will take on the role of Kenworth’s general manager