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
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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
ZETA report highlights opportunities, challenges of electrifying fleets
Washington, D.C. – The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) published a report Wednesday analyzing the opportunities and challenges to electrifying public and private vehicle fleets
White House, USDOT announce major funding for rural highways
WASHINGTON – President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday announced more than $1.2 billion for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS).
FleetPride acquires Nationwide Truck Service
IRVING, Texas — FleetPride, Inc. has announced it acquired the assets of Nationwide Truck Service of Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1989 and owned by Eric
Arkansas rolls out new motorist helpline
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas officials have unveiled a new tool to help keep motorists safe as they travel across the state’s 16,000 miles of
Washington police seeking suspects in big rig shooting
KING COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating two separate drive-by shootings, one of which involved an 18-wheeler, that occurred over the
Iowa trucking company owner sentenced in $1.4M tax fraud scheme
CEDAR RAPIDS — A former trucking company owner who withheld federal taxes from his employees’ paychecks but did not forward the money to the Internal
Iowa, Nebraska joining forces against speeding
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa and Nebraska departments of transportation, the City of Omaha, Nebraska, and more than 20 agencies and organizations are asking motorists
Interstate 70 closed in western Kansas as snow moves in
TOPEKA, Kan. — Interstate 70 in western Kansas was closed Tuesday from Goodland to the Colorado border as winter weather moves into the state from