FEMA, FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test for Oct. 4
WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency
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Indiana police investigating fiery semi crash in Steuben County
ANGOLA, Ind. — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is investigating a semi-truck crash that happened on Tuesday, Oct. 2, along U.S. 20 near West Otter
ATRI seeking applications for advisory committee
WASHINGTON —Â The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched an online application for industry stakeholders interested in being considered for a position on its Research
Ryder women celebrated for supply chain leadership
MIAMI — Ryder is celebrating three female leaders as recipients of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain awards from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and
Estes hit by cyberattack; freight movement continues ‘effectively’
RICHMOND, Va. — Less-than-load mega carrier Estes is the latest corporate victim of a cyberattack. Company officials made the announcement on social media on Tuesday,
Kansas DOT publishes truck driver’s tips as reminder to be safe on the road
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has published on its blog an open letter from a veteran professional truck driver that outlines best
Trucker Path provides quick access to Spot Cargo Insurance for app users
PHOENIX — The newest update to a mobile app relied on by North American truckers has been made public. Trucker Path announced that it continues
Diesel prices continue upward trend around much of US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel fuel prices are on the rise once again this week — at least in most areas of the nation. According
I-55 Mississippi River bridge between Arkansas, Tennessee to temporarily close
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6,
Mojix taps Chris Cassidy for CEO slot
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Global supply chain solutions company Mojix has named Chris Cassidy as CEO, effective immediately. According to a news release, Dan Doles,
Nation’s roughest roads ranked — Rhode Island has the worst
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New research has revealed that Rhode Island has the roughest roads in the United States. The research by rugged computing solutions provider
Ryder recognized for leadership in environmental performance by US EPA SmartWay
MIAMI —Â Ryder System Inc. has been honored with a SmartWay High Performer recognition in the All Metrics and Carbon Metrics categories from the U.S. Environmental
BulkLoad’s Bulk Insurance Group launches Farm/Agribusiness program
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bulk Insurance Group LLC, a company created from BulkLoads.com, has unveiled its Farm/Agribusiness program. According to a news release, the program “has
Love’s rebrands EZ GO location in Lawrence, Kansas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s is expanding its highway hospitality on the Kansas Turnpike with the recent rebranding of the former EZ GO location at the
Load posts show rebound to close out September, according to DAT One
BEAVERTON, Ore. — After a 10% decline the previous week, load posts rebounded to close out Q3 during the week of Sept. 24-30, according to
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Nikola launches new hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 rig
PHOENIX — Electric truck maker Nikola recently debuted a new hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck — known as HYLA — at the company’s
Hyliion, Cummins receive certification from California Air Resources Board for Hypertruck
AUSTIN, Texas — Electric big rig solutions provider Hyliion and Cummins have obtained a Dual Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for
Echo Global’s SVP of engineering named a 2023 Notable Woman in STEM
CHICAGO — Christina Garcia, Echo Global Logistics’ senior vice president of engineering, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Notable Women in STEM 2023. Garcia was recognized
New York City Council passes truck parking bill
NEW YORK — The New York City Council has passed a bill that will create designated off-street parking for big rigs. The legislation was approved