USDOT gives $24M for regional infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is doling out $24 million in funding for new regional infrastructure projects. According to a news release,
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Volvo Trucks launches Volvo Connect
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has announced a new comprehensive fleet management portal to access Volvo Trucks’ digital services, providing fleets with near real-time
Mack Trucks introduces new fleet management portal
AUSTIN — Mack Trucks has launched Mack Connect, a fleet management portal enabling customers to digitally access information about the Mack-powered trucks in their fleet.
Trucking leaders recognized for improving industry’s image
AUSTIN, Texas — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has honored five individuals and organizations for their commitment to improving the image of the trucking industry
Georgia expands deployment of Drivewyze Smart Roadways Service
PLANO, Texas — The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) recently announced that it has expanded its deployment of real-time traffic alerts through Drivewyze’s Smart
RXO adds drop trailer capacity with Flex Fleet Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RXO, a provider of asset-light transportation solutions, has announced the expansion of its Flex Fleet program, a nationwide drop-trailer solution. The RXO Flex
DAT Freight and Analytics introduces new risk assessment engine to public
HOUSTON — DAT Freight and Analytics has rolled out a new assessment engine that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and DAT’s proprietary data to give customers
EEOC sues Ohio trucking company for race, religious discrimination
CLEVELAND — Wheeler Trucking violated federal civil rights laws when the company subjected an employee at its Lorain County, Ohio location to harassment because of
Relay Payments donating diesel fuel to Wreaths Across America Honor Fleet
ATLANTA — Fintech company Relay Payments, which works with logistics within the trucking industry, has announced its support of Wreaths Across America for the second
Trucking industry continues fight against human trafficking
WASHINGTON — Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF), the trucking industry’s charitable arm, has donated $25,000 to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending
Next Generation in Trucking Foundation launches CDL curriculum companion
PATTERSON, Calif. — The Next Generation in Trucking (NGT) Foundation is launching the first-of-its-kind NGT Curriculum Companion to support high school Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Telematics to be offered on MAC Liquid Tank Trailers
INDIANAPOLIS — Advanced trailer telematics provider Road Ready and MAC Liquid Tank Trailers have agreed to offer Road Ready advanced trailer telematics as a factory-installed
Best Fleets to Drive For announces education, awards conference
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Canada — Best Fleets to Drive For, a North America-wide evaluation of the best workplaces in the trucking industry, is hosting a new
Custom harvester drivers get exemption renewal from FMCSA
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its decision to provisionally renew a U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. (USCHI) exemption from the “K”
MODE Transportation Named 2023 Top Food Chain Provider
DALLAS — Third-party logistics firm MODE Transportation has been named a 2023 Top Food Chain Provider by Food Shippers of America. According to a news
Premier Truck Rental hosting grand opening at Ft. Worth, Texas, location
FORT WORTH, Texas — Premier Truck Rental (PTR) is hosting a grand opening celebration for its new Fort Worth, Texas, facility. This event, scheduled for
Total spot rates are lowest since July 2020, Truckstop reports
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Spot rates for van equipment likely will remain above levels seen back in the spring, but a drop in flatbed rates in
ACT Research issues moderate forecast for Class 8 tractors, trailers
COLUMBUS, Ind. — As published in the latest release of ACT Research’s North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 tractors and trailers are
Logistics firm Ascent renews EPA SmartWay Transport partnership
BELLEVILLE, Mich. — Ascent Global Logistics has received approval for its current data submission to the SmartWay Transport Partnership, extending the commitment through September 2024.
Space Shuttle booster rockets making journey to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Massive equipment to complete the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s permanent display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles is being trucked from