Live wire sparks fire, destroying 11 semi-trailers in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Almost a dozen semi-trailers were burned on Aug. 20 in a Tampa truck yard. According to a Facebook post from the Hillsborough
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Truckstop welcomes Ron Storn to leadership team
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop has welcomed a new chief people and culture officer (CPCO). The company announced Ron Storn as CPCO on Wednesday, Aug. 16,
Love’s rebrands EZ GO location in McAlester, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s branded snacks and loyalty program savings are now available in McAlester, Oklahoma, where the former EZ Go Location has been rebranded
Fleet Advantage to offer free safety audits for Brake Safety Week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage will be offering complimentary fleet audits in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which is
Diesel prices continue upward charge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel has risen for the fifth straight week. According to the Energy Information
David Radom hired to lead sales at 160 Driving Academy
EVANSTON, Ill. — Commercial driving school 160 Driving Academy has hired David Radom as its new commercial leader. According to a news release, Radom will
Man sleeping under rig dies after driver pulls from parking spot
NASHVILLE — A man is dead after a tractor-trailer ran over him while he was asleep beneath it. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department,
ACT Research: Trucking industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ about trailer market
COLUMBUS, IN – While clouds on the trailer market horizon bear watching, industry stakeholders “remain cautiously optimistic about 2024,” according to this month’s issue of
Safe Fleet acquires rolling tarp provider Merlot Vango
BELTON, Mo. — Fleet vehicle safety company Safe Fleet has purchased Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, a provider of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform
DAT’s Truckload Volume Index slips lower in July
BEAVERTON, Ore. — According to the latest report by DAT Freight & Analytics, truckload freight volumes fell in July, drawing down national benchmark spot rates
USDOT providing $3M for Hawaii’s traffic infrastructure after deadly blaze
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has pledged $3 million in quick release emergency funds to offset costs associated with
Brown Wins Crown: UPS driver is grand champion
COLUMBUS, Ohio — UPS driver James Gragg Wilson of Nevada has been named the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships. The competition
Bidding War: Old Dominion tops Estes Express’ offer for Yellow’s terminals
DOVER, Del. — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has topped an offer by Estes Express to purchase Yellow’s terminals out of bankruptcy. According to papers
Trucker’s gun threat to cops leads to Texas standoff
CLEVELAND, Texas — Police in Texas arrested a Truck driver on Aug. 17 after he threatened them with a gun. According to the Cleveland Police
Trailer giant Fruehauf’s parent company buys East Manufacturing
RANDOLPH, Ohio — Fultra, the parent company of Fruehauf, has acquired East Manufacturing, a maker of aluminum flatbed, drop deck, dump, round bottom and refuse
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week begins Aug. 20
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 20-26. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight
July backlog for Class 8 tractor orders falls
COLUMBUS, Ind. — On continued strong build rates and seasonally weak order volumes, July’s North American Class 8 backlog fell by 11,632 units to 163,576
More than 220K US bridges in disrepair, study finds
WASHINGTON — More than 222,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be replaced, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA)
Freight market begins rebalancing, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The rebalancing process in the U.S. freight market is being drawn out by reluctance to part with workers and significant private fleet
TruckParkingClub.com expands to 8 US states
MARIETTA, Ga. — TruckParkingClub.com now has free rest stop truck parking availability in eight states across the U.S. So far, the company has opened up