Minnesota, Wisconsin seek $899M to rebuild John A. Blatnik Bridge
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation will seek nearly $889 million in federal funding to rebuild an aging bridge connecting the states.
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Feds aim to reduce road fatalities with new pavement markings
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is hoping that a new rule to make roadway markings more visible in dark
Employee of New York moving companies sentenced for conspiracy
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An employee of various affiliated Brooklyn, New York-based moving companies has been sentenced to probation on conspiracy charges. Tal Ohana was sentenced
Feds award $49.2M in grant funds to improve mobility, travel on US highway, transit systems
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration together awarded $49.2 million in innovative technology grants on Aug.
Cost of trucking grows to record high
ATLANTA — According to The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2022 update, the total marginal cost of trucking grew by 12.7% in 2021 to $1.855
J.B. Hunt, University of Arkansas partner to focus on supply chain’s future
LOWELL, Ark., – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the University of Arkansas have announced that the Sam M. Walton College of Business program for
TravelCenters of America Survey: Trucking fleets plan to invest in electric, hydrogen vehicles
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Leaders of the largest U.S. trucking fleets are moving forward with planning and investment in fleets powered by sustainable fuels, according to
Arkansas Trucking Association praises news of rising driver pay
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Trucking Association is heralding recent news from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) about rising driver pay rates. “We are
Former trucking company owner who used employees’ tax money to charter jet to Cowboys games jailed
MIDLAND, Texas — A Midland man was sentenced to 24 months in prison on Thursday, Aug. 11, for failure to pay taxes on behalf of
Walmart rolls out 60-foot refrigerated trailer
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Canada’s fleet has expanded to include a first of its kind, 60-foot multi-temperature refrigerated trailer. Company officials said in a news
Big rig displays wrap graphics promoting “She Drives CFI” program
JOPLIN, Mo. — Penny Thomas, a driver for Joplin, Missouri-based CFI, will be piloting one of the company’s big rigs that is outfitted with a
Kentucky, Ohio governors submit second federal funding request for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine have submitted second federal funding application to support bridge and roadway improvements along
Truck driver wages increased in 2021, ATA reports
WASHINGTON — Wages for American truckers rose significantly in 2021 as demand for drivers increased competition for talent, according to the American Trucking Association’s (ATA)
TSA launches new online Transportation Worker ID renewal process
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to help support critical transportation workers.
Women In Trucking Association announces second truck giveaway
PLOVER, Wis. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced its second truck giveaway in partnership with Arrow Truck Sales. The truck is being
Texas Trucking Association names its safety grand champion
FORT WORTH, Texas — Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has been recognized by the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) as the 2022 TXTA Truck Safety Contest
New DAT app designed to help drivers find profitable loads
DENVER — DAT Freight & Analytics is launching a new app called DAT One that’s designed to make life easier for drivers trying to find
Southern Recipe Pork Rinds donates $7.5K to trucker charity fund
DALLAS — In Southern Recipe‘s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) with a $7,500 donation. “Bringing
E2open, Shippeo announce expanded partnership to enhance supply chain management
AUSTIN, Texas and PARIS — E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. and Shippeo have expanded their partnership to provide clients with real-time transportation visibility and supply chain
Musk announces Tesla Semis will be shipped this year
LOS ANGELES — Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla Semis will be shipped this year in a Twitter post on Aug. 10. Musk shared