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
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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.Â
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
Women in Trucking Index shows diversity policies rising across transportation sector
ARLINGTON, Va. — Workplace cultures that are strong in diversity and inclusion have been linked in increased productivity, and companies in commercial freight transportation are
New ways to measure driver cellphone use could yield better data
WASHINGTON — Roadside cameras and telematics data could provide a more complete picture of driver cellphone use, two new studies from the Insurance Institute for
Love’s rebrands EZ GO location in Belle Plaine, Kansas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Travelers and professional drivers on the Kansas Turnpike have a new Love’s Travel Stop location to utilize at the Belle Plaine Service
Highway improvements planned for Oklahoma costing more than $9 billion
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced plans for over $9 billion in upgrades to the state’s highways in their Eight-Year Construction
Pilot Flying J names three 2023 Road Warriors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three drivers have been named as this year’s Road Warriors by Pilot Flying J. The annual Road Warrior contest recognizes the hard
$15.3 million emergency funding released to California in wake of Hilary
WASHINGTON — On Oct. 15, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced it is making available $15.3 million in quick-release emergency relief funds for use by
UPS to acquire logistics firm MNX
ATLANTA — UPS has entered into an agreement to acquire MNX Global Logistics (MNX), a global time-critical logistics provider, UPS officials announced in late September.
Healthcare clinic aimed at truckers opens near Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Interstate Health has opened a new urgent and primary care clinic located in the Racine PETRO at exit number 333 on Interstate 94
JJ Keller gets OK for driving monitoring, detection system patent
NEENAH, Wis. — J. J. Keller & Associates, a provider of safety and compliance solutions for the transportation industry, has been granted a new patent
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week nets thousands of violations
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officers in Canada and the U.S. initiated 11,448 traffic stops of commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers who were
Feds open applications for $10B in bridge improvement funds
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened applications for nearly $10 billion in funding for fiscal years 2023-26 through
Love’s buys subscription service motor club that aids truck drivers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has completed the acquisition of Oklahoma City-based TVC Pro-Driver, a motor club and commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription
HDA Truck Pride announces growth
ST. LOUIS —Â HDA Truck Pride has expanded its presence in New Jersey with the addition of new member, Rodriguez Distribution. Raul and Karla Rodriquez operate
Class 8 truck order season kicks off with more than 36k units, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — September preliminary North American Class 8 net orders were 36,800 units, up 67% month-over-month, reflecting the strongest order month in the past
Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck wins mobility GREEN AWARD
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai’s XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck has won the GREEN AWARD in the Mobility category at GTF Connect Los Angeles, hosted
College student earns Carnegie Medal for saving trucker’s life
MIDWAY, Pa. — A 25-year-old college student has received the prestigious Carnegie Medal for saving the life of a truck driver in October 2022. According