ACT reports May net trailer orders down 39% from April but up nearly 170% year over year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to preliminary reports from ACT Research, trailer OEMs posted 8,800 net orders in May, down 39% from April, but almost 170%
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American Trucking Association’s Workforce Heroes educate students about trucking
ARLINGTON, Va. — On June 14, the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Workforce Heroes program concluded a week-long tour of high schools in Iowa, teaching safe
Ohio DOT puts federal stimulus funds to work preventing, detecting slides that damage roads
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced June 11 it will use $35 million in federal stimulus funding to complete dozens of
2 cents’ worth: State gas tax increase expected to generate $642 million for South Carolina paving program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A 2-cent gas tax increase, which goes into effect July 1, will help the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) rehabilitate and
Port of Los Angeles rolls out hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Port of Los Angeles and its partners on June 7 announced the launch of five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric
J.B. Hunt, University of Arkansas partner to create scholarship fund, accelerate supply chain inclusion projects
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the University of Arkansas (U of A) in early June announced two new funds to advance
Getac, Pedigree offer ‘rugged’ in-cab connectivity solutions for ELDs
IRVINE, Calif. — Getac Technology Corp. and Pedigree Technologies recently announced a joint ELD (electronic logging device) solution that combines Getac’s rugged Android Tablet and
New ATA committee to address climate, clean energy issues in trucking
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) on June 11 announced plans to form a Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee (CEAC) to help
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location along I-22 in Mississippi
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Holly Springs, Mississippi, with a travel stop that opened June 10. The store, positioned off Interstate 22,
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition June 15, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition June 15, 2021: Ag haulers facing ‘perfect storm’
FMCSA declares Mexico-licensed trucker an imminent hazard after fatal crash, failed sobriety tests
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Mexico-licensed commercial driver Cecilio Eliut Camacho-Montoya to be an imminent hazard to public safety
Michelin broadens tire retread lineup with launch of two new pre-molds
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin North America Inc. is launching two pre-mold retreads to broaden its lineup of tire retread technologies. According to Michelin, the X Multi T-SA
TrovaCV launches diesel-to-electric program to electrify existing diesel tractors
PULASKI, Va. — It may soon be possible for trucking executives to convert their diesel fleets to battery electric power without replacing existing tractors. A
TMAF celebrates Flag Day by sharing stories of how trucking industry honors veterans
Each year on Flag Day, June 14, Americans recognize a longstanding symbol of the nation’s freedom — the U.S. flag. June 14 is also the
Landstar recognizes Customer of the Year, Safety Officer of the Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. recently recognized its 2020 MUST Customer of the Year, as well as its Safety Officer of the Year. Southwire
Preliminary data from ACT Research, FTR show 32% drop in Class 8 orders for May
COLUMBUS, Ind., and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — According to analysts at ACT Research and FTR, preliminary figures for May show a 32% drop in Class 8
Love’s to end mask requirement for fully vaccinated customers, employees beginning June 15
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops announced June 10 that it is planning to stop requiring customers and employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
University researcher’s subsurface analysis aids in Arkansas highway projects
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A University of Arkansas (U of A) geotechnical engineer is collaborating with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to map subsurface conditions
Connecticut legislature passes VMT tax for commercial trucks; bill heads to Gov. Lamont
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut legislature this week passed a highway usage fee bill that would levy a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax on large
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location on I-25 in Colorado
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Walsenburg, Colorado, with a travel stop that opened in late May. The store,