Driver hits disabled semi-truck, causing fiery explosions on Ohio Turnpike
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio – A crash between two semis led to several fiery explosions on the Ohio Turnpike Wednesday evening. WOIO reports that a semi-truck
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HDA Truck Pride launches e-commerce store
ST. LOUIS — HDA Truck Pride, a national, independent supplier of parts and service to the commercial vehicle aftermarket, has announced the launch of the
Armed robbery suspect arrested after crashing into tractor-trailer
ATLANTA — An armed robbery suspect was arrested this week after a high-speed chase ended with him colliding with a tractor-trailer. WSB-TV reports that officers
Research firm: ‘Sky isn’t falling’ in transportation industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research is responding to a recent op-ed piece that ran in a transportation trade publication proclaiming that “the sky is falling”
Producers Dairy deploys first Volvo VNR electric trucks to run in California’s Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. — Producers Dairy, a dairy processor and direct-to-store supplier, will now deliver products with zero tailpipe emissions through the integration of two Volvo
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location in Minnesota, adds 102 truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Rockville, Minnesota, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday, April 28. The store,
Tractor-trailer strikes Texas sheriff’s deputy who was escorting funeral procession
SAN ANTONIO — A tractor-trailer struck and injured a sheriff’s deputy who was escorting a funeral procession on April 21 in Bexar County, Texas. The
Black Road bridge work over I-55 in Illinois begins
CHICAGO — Repairs to the bridge carrying Black Road over Interstate 55 in Shorewood, Illinois, and Joliet, Illinois, began April 26, according to the Illinois
FMCSA declares Pennsylvania-licensed driver an imminent hazard to public safety
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Pennsylvania-licensed commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver Elwood M. Roberson to
Used Class 8 retail sales volumes, average price higher in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class
Lytx’s annual report identifies fleet driving risks, highlights safety improvements
SAN DIEGO — Lytx® Inc., a video telematics company, released its fourth annual “State of the Data” report on vehicle fleets on Wednesday. The findings show
US trailer net orders jumped in March, with strength dry van-centric
COLUMBUS, Ind. — March net U.S. trailer orders of 37,901 units increased more than 40% from the previous month and were nearly 28% higher compared
Roehl Transport celebrates 60 years of safety & service
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Roehl Transport is celebrating 60 years of safety and service in 2022. The company has a variety of events planned throughout the
New survey shows carriers remain optimistic about demand despite obstacles
BOISE, Idaho – Carriers are optimistic about growth in volume and rates this year, despite rising fuel and equipment costs that are squeezing profitability, according
Love’s launches Truck Care Academy, graduates first class
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Truck Care Academy recently launched in Amarillo, Texas, where it graduated its first class of level five diesel technicians. The five-week,
Shell Rotella SuperRigs registration, People’s Choice Award now open
BRANSON, Mo. — Online registration for the 40th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® is now open. The event will roll into Branson, Missouri, June 9-11. Pre-registration
J.B. Hunt recognized as a 2022 Best Employer for Diversity
LOWELL, Ark – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, was recently named a 2022 Best
Driver dead after high winds blow tractor-trailer off I-40
OLDHAM COUNTY, Texas — A tractor-trailer driver is dead after high winds caused him to lose control of his truck on April 23 on Interstate
Walmart celebrates grand opening of South Carolina distribution center
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. – Walmart associates and managers recently joined local residents and elected officials for the grand opening of Walmart’s highly anticipated $220 million import
Gasa Logistics selects W Energy Software’s TMS to advance digital transformation
TULSA, Okla. — W Energy Software has announced that Gasa Logistics has signed software licenses for its transportation management system (TMS) Equipped with W Energy