August sees high used truck sales, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks published by ACT Research, preliminary Class 8 used truck retail
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2 ELDS removed from FMCSA’s approved list
UPDATE: Sept. 22, 2023 The Trucker has received notification from the FMCSA that the following ELD has been reinstated to the list of registered ELDs: ELD
CH Robinson launches nationwide tour during Truck Driver Appreciation Week
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — During this year’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week (TDAW), Sept. 10-16, C.H. Robinson launched the “Miles of Gratitude,” a nationwide tour initiative
More than $80 million in federal funds released to expand truck parking
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Sept. 13 announced more than $80 million in grant awards from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Third generation of family leadership picks up reins at Indiana Kenworth dealer
INDIANAPOLIS — Palmer Trucks, a Kenworth commercial truck dealer group, announced the third generation of leadership at the company after experiencing a tremendous 20–year growth
Automated tech can be bonus for trucking industry but framework is needed, says ATA
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear on Sept. 12 told the House of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that automated
ATA, USDOT promote funding for truck parking
SALEM, S.D. — The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear and Chairman Dan Van Alstine, along with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Trucker Path, The Trucker, other sponsors name winners of truck driver appreciation sweepstakes
PHOENIX — Trucker Path announced the winners of the second annual National Truck Driver Appreciation (NTDA) sweepstakes. The NTDA sweepstakes was sponsored by Trucker Path,
Southern Glazer’s shows appreciation for drivers, warehouse employees
MIAMI and DALLAS — This year, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is celebrating its warehouse workers and professional drivers with separate appreciation weeks. Truck drivers
Teamsters release framework for autonomous vehicle policy
WASHINGTON — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday, Sept. 12, released a guiding document for federal policymakers that addresses the challenges of autonomous vehicles
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund honors drivers across the nation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) has geared up to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week (TDAW) from Sept. 10-16 with some
Pilot program explores potential of mileage-based user fees
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Eastern Transport Coalition recently revealed the findings of its international mileage-based truck pilot, the first of its kind, highlighting the
Southern Recipe honors Truck Driver Appreciation Week with health-focused challenge
DALLAS — Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign again shines a light on the truck driving industry and supports St. Christopher Truckers Relief
By 2040 half of all commercial vehicles will reach zero emissions, analysts say
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Adoption rates for zero-emission and decarbonization vehicles will reach 25% by 2030 and 50% by 2040. That’s according to Charging Forward, a
Labor Day week sees flatbed bolstering spot market rates
For the first time since March, broker-posted spot rates rose for a third straight week during the week ending Sept. 8, due in most part
Boyle’s Laura Duryea named WIT’s September member of the month
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced Laura Duryea of Boyle Transportation as its September 2023 member of the month. Duryea is
Truck Enterprises set for new New Ashland, Virginia location after groundbreaking ceremony
ASHLAND, Va. — Truck Enterprises recently broke ground for its newest commercial truck dealership location in Ashland, Virginia. The new location will serve customers who
Fleet Advantage celebrates drivers with donations to TAT, Truckers Final Mile
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — To show its ongoing appreciation during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 10-16, Fleet Advantage is making donations to two organizations —
#ThankATrucker billboard campaign honors America’s drivers
ARLINGTON, Va. — In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 10-16), Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is hosting a public awareness campaign to
Truckstop survey outlines daily challenges faced by drivers
BOISE, Idaho — Who would know more about the challenges faced by truck drivers than the truck drivers themselves? In honor of National Truck Driver