DAT sponsoring free Clay Walker concert at the Mid-America Trucking Show
PORTLAND, Ore.—DAT Freight & Analytics, a supporter of the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky., is the exclusive sponsor of the Friday Night Concert
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Cummins unveils new fuel-agnostic engines
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. announced Monday that it is expanding its powertrain platforms, leveraging a range of lower carbon fuel types. As the industry’s
RCMP arrest 11 people, seize guns from big rigs at border blockade
U.S. CANADIAN BORDER — The Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has arrested 11 alleged militants after seizing various guns and a large quantity of
Preliminary U.S. trailer January net orders match 2021’s year-end pace
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The new year started on a softer note, as preliminary reports show trailer net orders came in close to the December order
Truckstop.com CEO Paris Cole to retire
BOISE, Idaho — Paris Cole, chief executive officer for Truckstop.com, announced his retirement effective on April 1, 2022. Chief Operating Officer Kendra Tucker has been
2 killed after collision with tractor-trailer
JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. — Two people are dead after a vehicle crossed the center line on Feb. 11 and collided with a tractor-trailer on U.S.
PACCAR Parts opens 250th TRP store
RENTON, Wash. – TRP, PACCAR Parts’ brand of aftermarket parts for all makes and models of trucks, trailers and buses, celebrated the expansion of its
SHIPPEO expands North American logistics operations
PARIS – Shippeo announced on Feb. 9 that it’s expanding its North American operations and U.S. executive team, as well as enhancing its multi-modal visibility platform.
Fire devours tractor-trailer carrying cheese in Kansas
NEWTON, Kan. — A tractor-trailer carrying a load of cheese caught fire Saturday night near Newton, Kansas. Details are scarce, but according to a Newton
A.P. Moller-Maersk to acquire Pilot Freight Services
COPENHAGEN, Denmark— A.P. Moller-Maersk announced on Feb. 9 its intended acquisition of Pilot Freight Services from ATL Partners. With the intended acquisition of Pilot, Maersk
PETA to honor cows killed in big rig wreck
SAN ANTONIO — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced on Friday that they plan to honor the memory of the cows that
Love’s Travel Stops opens new locations in Ohio, New Mexico
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops is opening new locations in North Canton, Ohio, and Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The stores combined add 150 truck
Pennsylvania troopers won’t face charges in trucker killing
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers involved in the October 2021 slaying of a truck driver at a rest area will not
Burglary suspect dies after rear-ending tractor-trailer on I-94
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A burglary suspect is dead following a high-speed chase that ended when they drove under a tractor-trailer on I-94 near Michigan
Truck driver found dead in single-vehicle crash
INDIANAPOLIS — A truck driver has died following a single-vehicle crash in Indiana. At approximately 3:36 p.m. on Feb. 8, emergency responders were called to
Peterbilt announces Allstate Peterbilt Group as Dealer Group of the Year
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Company announced has announced Allstate Peterbilt Group as the 2021 North American Dealer of the Year at their annual dealer
Massive fire breaks out at Indiana Love’s
GARY, Ind. — Firefighters responded to a large fire at a Love’s Travel Stop in Gary Thursday. The building at 32nd Avenue and Grant Street
ClearFlame Engine Technologies announces plant-based fuel breakthrough
GENEVA, Ill (PRNewswire) — ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced Thursday it has completed an on-road demonstration of its proprietary technology that enables a heavy-duty truck diesel engine
FMCSA declares Mexican-licensed driver an imminent hazard to public safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Mexican-licensed commercial driver J. Rafael Arizaga-Tapia, also known as Nibardo Andrade-Mendoza, to be
Yellow Corporation opens two new truck driving academies
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Yellow Corporation is adding two new driving academies to its stable of 14 schools to prepare the next generation of professional