Freight demand grows, but for-hire demands remain choppy
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index suggests growth is making its way into the for-hire market. The Volume Index decreased 5.0 points in
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Load One takes a leap forward with Tri-State acquisition
DETROIT, Mich. — Load One has acquired Ohio-based Tri-State Expedited Service Inc. which provides expedited ground transportation and logistics services across the 48 contiguous United States,
DeWine, ODOT deliver: $12 Million invested to improve Ohio’s bridges across the state
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Pamela Boratyn dedicated more than $12 million to invest in and aid communities
Saldivar Trucking deploys first independent owner-operator Volvo VNR Electric Truck for drayage at ports of LA, Long Beach
Volvo Trucks North America and its dealer TEC Equipment have achieved a significant milestone with customer Saldivar’s Trucking becoming the first independent owner-operator in the
Arpin International Group wins 2024 Cartus Commitment to Excellence Platinum Award
WEST WARWICK, R.I. – Arpin International Group has received the Cartus 2024 Commitment to Excellence Platinum Award in the International Moving Services category for its
Freight corridor gets electrified: EPA’s $250 million green tech grant for I-95
RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alongside U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr., U.S. Representative Rob Menendez, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental
M&K Truck Centers and Volvo VNL prove a top choice for Orozco Trucking; company orders 25 new trucks
Volvo Trucks North America dealer M&K Truck Centers has recently secured an order of 25 new Volvo VNL’s for their customer Orozco Trucking. “M&K Truck
Parts and labor costs continue downward trend in Q2
WASHINGTON – A new report from American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. showed continued declines in heavy-duty parts and labor costs,
CVSA releases 2024 Brake Safety Week results
Certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 16,725 inspections on commercial motor vehicles as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) North
Tourmaline, Clean Energy advance Western Canada’s first commercial-grade natural gas fueling corridor by opening two new stations
CALGARY, Alberta. — Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have opened two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in Alberta, marking a
DAT iQ surpasses $1 trillion in freight transaction data
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — DAT Freight and Analytics reports that the value of freight transactions analyzed by its DAT iQ platform now exceeds $1 trillion, affirming
A new force awakens: Thermo King West acquires Thermo King Central Carolinas; rebrands as Force TK
TOLLESON, Ariz. — Thermo King West, an authorized Thermo King sales, service and parts dealership, has acquired Thermo King Central Carolinas and its affiliated companies
2024-25 WIT Index: The rise of women in trucking roles and what it means for the future
ARLINGTON, Va.– The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has released findings of its 2024-25 WIT Index which is the industry’s barometer to benchmark and measure
Molin brings expertise to Rand McNally as new Global Head of Engineering, CTO
BOISE, Idaho – Rand McNally, has named Hans Molin as its global head of engineering and chief technology officer (TCO), citing his extensive experience and
Old Dominion’s latest financials paint picture of soft economy
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line’s financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30 show a continued softness in the domestic economy.
NATSO expands board with appointment of Gary Hoogeveen
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO has appointed Gary Hoogeveen, President of Pilot Energy, to the association’s board of directors, bringing the board to a total of
Off the slopes and on the run: Former Olympian snowboarder fugitive charged with murder and drug smuggling via big rigs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder and 15 other defendants have been charged in a 16-count superseding indictment for allegedly running and
Heads up, Colorado! New 2025 law bans holding phones while driving
COLORADO — In a significant move to reduce distracted driving, Colorado will implement a new law beginning Jan. 1, 2025, that prohibits people from using a
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improves in August but remains negative
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improved in August to -1.39 from the reading of -5.59 in July; a return to consistent decreases in
Sentence handed down for trucking owner’s illicit deals
UTAH —Alexsander Vasiliyevich Barsukov, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was sentenced to 3 years of probation, including six months of home