Trucker Tools adds Simple Truck to shipment tracking platform
RESTON, Va. — Trucker Tools and Simple Truck have reached an agreement that will enable access to real-time truck data for Simple Truck ELD units
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Ottawa declares state of emergency as big rig owners, others continue COVID-19 protests
TORONTO — Participants in Freedom Convoy 2022 temporarily halted big rig and other horn-blowing Sunday as their campaign to end COVID-119 restrictions in Canada entered its
DOT reveals new program to help navigate road work
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Work Zone Data Working Group has released version 4.0 of its Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) Specification,
Union Pacific to utilize TuSimple’s AV technology for Tucson-Phoenix route
SAN DIEGO — TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company, announced Wednesday that Union Pacific Railroad will become the first customer to move freight on
ACT Research: Preliminary data show new CV orders continue to be hampered
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Orders for commercial vehicles dropped in January, according to preliminary data. Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in January were 21,300 units, while
Tractor-trailer driver arrested after California high-speed chase
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — The driver of a tractor-trailer was arrested after a high-speed chase on Interstate 15 near Victorville, California. Multiple motorists called 911 at
Kentucky suspends restrictions on motor carriers responding to winter storm relief
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray signed an official order temporarily suspending certain restrictions on motor carriers that will be engaged in restoring
FMCSA declares Texas motor carrier to be an imminent hazard to public safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Houston-based motor carrier Adversity Transport Inc. to be an “imminent
National Guard rescues stranded trucker in Oklahoma
CALERA, Okla. —Â Citizen-soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment of the Oklahoma National Guard supported the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in Durant Thursday by stabilizing
Driver reportedly ejected, killed in Dallas crash
DALLAS — A tractor-trailer driver is dead after he was reportedly ejected during a crash on Interstate 45 in downtown Dallas and thrown onto Interstate
Trucking industry meteorologist outlines winter storm’s impact
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Winter Storm Landon is dumping ice, snow, sleet and rain across a more than 2,000-mile path of the U.S., affecting roads
Winter storm prompts some states to issue big rig restrictions
INDIANAPOLIS — A major winter storm sweeping across the nation has caused several areas to restrict tractor-trailers. INDIANA TOLLWAY From 12 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Winter weather causes rig to jackknife in Indiana
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation (IDOT) took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to warn drivers along Interstate 65 Wednesday afternoon about treacherous
Embark appoints autonomous vehicle industry veteran as chief operating officer
SAN FRANCISCO — Embark Trucks, Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, announced Monday the appointment of Stephen Houghton as chief operating officer.
Pride Logistics Group acquires Arnold Transportation Services
DALLAS and MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Pride Group Logistics on Tuesday announced it has acquired Arnold Transportation Services. Based in Grand Prairie, Texas, Arnold Transportation operates
DOT offering $1.5B in grants to bolster nation’s transportation infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding
Trucker pay levels reach new heights
PETERSBURG, Fla. — An increased demand for shipping, along with an overall national shortage of long-haul drivers, is sparking a significant increase in trucker compensation.
Missouri trucker dead after Monday morning crash
MANSFIELD, Mass. — A tractor-trailer crash on Route 495 near Mansfield, Massachusetts, left the driver of the vehicle dead early Monday morning. At approximately 3:35
New Illinois permit route app provides audible turn-by-turn navigation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new route guidance app for routine oversize and overweight permits is now available in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of
Waymo sues to keep data on AV emergencies secret
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Autonomous driving company Waymo has filed a complaint against the California Department of Motor Vehicles after a public records request was made