Tanker truck crashes into house to avoid deer
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. — A tanker truck smashed into a house last week in rural Wisconsin after the driver said they swerved to
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A look at 5 Breyer decisions that had major impacts on transportation
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer left a mark on the transportation industry during his 27-plus years on the bench. Breyer announced
Old Dominion asks for new trial after losing multi-million dollar lawsuit over toxic fumes
ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. is petitioning an Arkansas circuit judge for a new trial or a reduced jury award
Travel restrictions on big rigs announced ahead of major winter storm
BOSTON — A powerful winter storm that’s expected to produce blizzard conditions Friday and Saturday is prompting people in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of
Tractor-trailer fire closes lanes on I-80
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — A tractor-trailer fire closed down two lanes on the westbound side of Interstate 80 in Solano County on Thursday. The fire
Car clips top of big rig while trucker sleeps inside
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — A Mazda passenger car careened into the top of a semi cab Thursday night near Los Angeles after its driver
Cargo Transporters transforms fleet with Platform Science’s virtual vehicle technology
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Cargo Transporters Inc., a North Carolina-based truckload carrier, and Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, announced a new partnership on
Illinois State Police announce creation of Statewide Expressway Shooting dashboard
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has unveiled an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard that contains current and historical data about reported
Groupe Morneau deploys first Volvo VNR Electric in Québec City
EASTERN CANADA — Volvo Trucks North America’s customer Groupe Morneau took delivery of its first Volvo VNR Electric to operate on freight logistics routes in
DOT announces comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday the federal government’s new National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), a roadmap for addressing the
Fastfrate establishes first international office in Chicago
CHICAGO — Canada-based Fastfrate Integrated Logistics announced the grand opening of its new U.S. office in Chicago on Monday, Jan. 24. The new office expands
ATA names newest America’s Road Team captains
ARLINGTON, VA – American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced the names of the 22 professional truck drivers who will be the 2022-23 America’s Road Team Captains
Carrier seeks to strengthen electric transport refrigeration through ConMet alliance
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Carrier is further expanding its electrification capabilities through a new alliance with ConMet by adding wheel-based power generation that captures
ACT Research: Used Class 8 retail sales volumes, prices climb higher in 2021
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Used Class 8 retail sales volumes and prices closed higher in 2021 than they did in 2020. Used Class 8 retail volumes
TravelCenters of America 50th Anniversary plans
WESTLAKE, Ohio – TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with giveaways, promotions and store upgrades. “Guest experience is a priority and
PACCAR recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 tractors due to safety risk
BELLVUE, Wash. — PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Peterbilt 579 tractors due to an issue with the chassis fairing step assembly that could
ACT Research: U.S. trailer orders close 2021 nearly 16% lower than 2020
COLUMBUS, Ind. – COVID-19’s impact was felt in 2021 as the numbers of trailer orders were lower compared to 2020, according to ACT Research. December net
Michigan trooper drags man from 18-wheeler’s path on busy highway
RURAL MICHIGAN — A chilling video circulating online that was taken from the dashcam of a Michigan State Police (MSP) vehicle shows a trooper pulling
Ascend acquires Dedicated Transportation Solutions
ATLANTA — Ascend LLC (Ascend) announced Wednesday that it acquired Dedicated Transport Solutions (DTS), of Greenville, South Carolina. The addition of DTS strengthens Ascend’s coverage
Iowa police ‘Facebook shame’ speeding big rig driver
RURAL IOWA — The Iowa Department of Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) recently chastised a trucker in a Facebook post for traveling well over the posted