ACT Research’s US Class 8 Tractor Dashboard showing ‘downbeat readings’
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard was unchanged in June, the fourth month of moderately downbeat readings. This according
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Trucking Alliance asking FMCSA to allow hair tests into drug clearinghouse
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received an application from The Trucking Alliance (TA) asking that the results of hair testing
Circle Logistics enhances spot market by monitoring non-API boards with intelligent bots
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Circle Logistics is using Transport Pro’s backend rate engine platform for access to non-Application Programming Interface (API) boards and competitive rates. Using
I-40 in eastern Arkansas open again after fiery fatal wreck; multiple big rigs involved
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Interstate 40 near Forrest City, Arkansas, has reopened after a fiery eastbound crash involving passenger vehicles and multiple 18-wheelers killed one and
McLane Company integrates Volvo VNR electric trucks into Southern California supply chain logistics
LOS ANGELES — Volvo Trucks North America customer McLane Company is taking delivery of three Volvo VNR Electric trucks to provide zero-tailpipe emission deliveries in
Truck manufacturers call for investment, coordination to support zero-emission vehicle rollout
TACOMA, Wash. — Speaking jointly on a recent panel at the Green Transportation Summit and Expo, representatives from Daimler Truck, Navistar, PACCAR and Volvo Group
Truck driver dead following 3 tractor-trailer crash in Georgia
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — A truck driver is dead after a wreck involving three tractor-trailers in Monroe County, Georgia. WXIA reports that the crash happened
RoadOne acquires Oakland-based R&A Trucking Company
RANDOLPH, Mass. — RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has announced its entrance into the Oakland market and expansion of its national footprint with the acquisition of R&A Trucking
Livestream leads police to tractor-trailer driver who ran over street signs
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer driver who crashed into signs on Public Square in Watertown, New York, then drove away has been tracked down and
Loadsmith launches mobile app for drivers
DENVER — Loadsmith has launched its new Loadsmith Driver App, which it says is the first mobile app for truck drivers that provides 24/7 access
Crash spills logs onto Virginia highway, jams up traffic
RICHMOND, Va. — Traffic on Powhite Parkway in Richmond, Virginia, came to a stop due to literal log jam on Aug. 22 after a tractor-trailer
Pilot Company, Kodiak Robotics partner to supply self-driving truck services
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Pilot Company and Kodiak Robotics, Inc. are collaborating to develop autonomous truck services at Pilot and Flying J
Driver dead after fiery collision with train
KINGSBURG, Calif. — A tractor-trailer driver is dead after a collision with a train on the night of Aug. 18. KMJ reports that witnesses said
USDA awards $649,998 grant to FR8relay
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that FR8relay will receive $649,998 as part of its Small Business Innovation Grant
FDOT unveils statewide lane closure notification system
TALLAHASEE, Fla. – In partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association and one.network, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the official start of
Fleet productivity rises to highest in 2022, still sits below 2021 average
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Both volume and productivity are up in the trucking industry, with the supply and demand balance in July rising as the increase
McLeod Software releases new market analyst tool
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — McLeod Software has introduced a new marketing analysis tool that company officials say will break down nationwide truckload lanes in great depth.
5 injured after 18 wheeler hits car, home in Alabama
DEKALB CO., Ala. – Five people were injured after an 18-wheeler struck a car and then crashed into a home in Dekalb County, Alabama, on
Brake Safety Week is here
AVON, Ohio — In trucking, as in life, there’s no substitute for being prepared — whether it’s the next load, storm or inspection. And inspections
Roland Bolduc crowned 85th National Truck Driving Championships’ grand champion
INDIANAPOLIS — Roland Bolduc, a driver for FedEx Express, was named Bendix Grand Champion Friday, Aug. 19, at the conclusion of the 85th National Truck