Bus vs semi: Truck driver in custody after leaving scene of accident in Indiana
JASPER COUNTY, Indiana — A truck driver is in custody following a crash on Interstate 65 in Indiana. At about 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7,
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Peter Perez drives away as winner of Landstar truck giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Owner-operator Peter Perez of Houston won a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia during Landstar System’s 2023 Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway. The giveaway was
Run on Less event will track performance of electric trucks in real-world use
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — During the Run on Less – Electric DEPOT, scheduled for Sept. 11-30, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) will
AutoZone hauler earns CVSA’s 2023 driver excellence award
WASHINGTON — Henry “Wayne” Hayes, a professional driver for AutoZone, has been named the winner of the 2023 International Driver Excellence Award, presented by the
Used equipment auction values dropping across US markets, report shows
LINCOLN, Neb. — According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, continuing increases in inventory have resulted in decreased auction values across the heavy-duty truck, semitrailer,
Stack AV announces plans for autonomous truck development
PITTSBURGH — There’s a new contender in the autonomous trucking industry. Stack AV announced Sept. 7 that it is entering the ring. The startup, backed
Total spot rates in Truckstop system rise for 2nd straight week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system rose modestly during the week ended Sept. 1 (week 35), resulting in a second straight
DAT One’s network sees load numbers fall in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The number of loads posted to the DAT One network fell by 3.2% for the week of Aug. 27 through Sept. 7
Industry experts share thoughts on trucking’s future at ACT seminar
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The transition to commercial electric vehicles (EVs) “will take decades, not years. Infrastructure timing and costs are critical. Currently, there are 160,000
Semifinalists announced for 2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seventeen drivers have been announced as semifinalists for the 2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award, according to an announcement by Kenworth,
Drivers encouraged to submit nominations for 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Canada — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For, a program produced by CarriersEdge. This year marks
Tyson partners with Gatik to deploy autonomous delivery trucks in Arkansas
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — If you live in northwest Arkansas and see a Tyson delivery truck driving by itself, don’t panic. The trucks are part of
Average US diesel prices rise for 8th straight week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s becoming a broken record. Diesel prices are up once again. But for drivers like Darryl Sims, even a few cents
Hino names Davey Jung its new US president
NOVI, Mich. — Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. (HMM) has appointed Davey Jung as its new U.S. president and CEO. According to a news release, Jung
Trucking company teams up with tech firm to help end distracted driving
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — NoCell Technologies, a company that develops solutions to mitigate the use of cellphones while behind the wheel of commercial vehicles, and Christenson
Acertus buys vehicle shipper RCG Logistics
ST. LOUIS — Automotive logistics-as-a-service platform Acertus has acquired RCG Logistics, a transportation and remarketing provider specializing in national relocation of autos, powersport, specialty and
Trimac adds Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking to its portfolio
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada — Canadian Bulk transporter Trimac has purchased Tennessee-based Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking Inc. The family-owned and operated asset-based bulk transporter was
Denny’s offering $6 breakfast special to truck drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In observance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which begins Sept. 10, Denny’s locations inside travel centers are offering truck drivers 50%
Dramatic cellphone video shows flames billowing from big rig’s trailer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Aug. 30, The Trucker reported that a semi hauling two Monster Jam monster trucks caught fire on Aug. 29 along U.S. 50
Maine Professional Drivers Association hosts annual kids convoy event
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) is hosting its 25th annual “Trucking 4 Kids Convoy.” The event will occur from 8-11 a.m.