March Class 8 truck orders continued to outpace production levels
Despite a production slowdown — attributed by many analysts to a shortage of semiconductors and other necessary components — preliminary figures from both ACT Research
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California invests $491 million for transportation improvements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) in late March allocated $491 million to address transportation needs throughout the state. This investment, which includes $273 million generated
Parking-only rest area to reopen on Interstate 35 in Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Truck drivers passing through Iowa will soon have a few more parking spaces to rest for the night. The parking-only rest area on
All-electric Freightliner eCascadia, eM2 now available for order
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that the Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 are now available to order. The eCascadia and eM2
Embark launches universal self-driving interface compatible with Freightliner, International, Peterbilt, Volvo trucks
SAN FRANCISCO — Embark, a developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, on March 31 launched a set of standard self-driving components with flexible interfaces
Wynona Judd to headline ‘Highway to Hope’ virtual concert for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) announced that country music singer Wynonna Judd will headline the organization’s first ever virtual benefit concert “Highway
Kenworth C500 now available with Bendix ESP system
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Kenworth C500 now offers the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program as an available option, the truck manufacturer announced in late March.
‘Trucking angel’ Reanee Swiger-Gray named WIT’s April 2021 member of the month
PLOVER, Wis. —The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Reanee Swiger-Gray, a professional driver for Brenny Specialized Inc., as its April Member of the
New Love’s Travel Stop opens off I-59 in Sandersville, Mississippi
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Sandersville, Mississippi, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The Sandersville store, located
Opening of Florida’s Pensacola Bay Bridge delayed until late May
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced this week that the reopening of the Pensacola Bay Bridge linking Gulf Breeze and Pensacola
New SelecTrucks location now open at Texas-Arkansas border
FORT MILL, S.C. — SelecTrucks, a North American used truck retailer network, announced March 31 the opening of its newest location in Texas. SelecTrucks of
Bendix Wingman Fusion now available for International LT, RH series trucks
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix Wingman Fusion with enhanced feature set is now standard safety equipment on International Trucks’ LT Series and RH Series, and as an option on the MV Series,
FMCSA shuts down Nevada trucker who received 2 DUIs just 12 days apart
WASHINGTON — After receiving two citations for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in a span of just 12 days, Julio Perea Ayala, a
Georgia Ports Authority approves infrastructure projects to increase container capacity
SAVANNAH, Ga. – On March 29, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board approved capital improvement projects that will increase the Port of Savannah’s container capacity by
Greg Stehouwer named TMC’s 2020 Trainer of the Year
DES MOINES, Iowa — TMC has named Greg Stehouwer as the company’s 2020 Trainer of the Year. A third-generation truck driver, Stehouwer, has been training
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition April 1, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition April 1, 2021: Legislation requiring underride guards proposed again in Senate, trucking groups voice opposition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – April 2021 Digital Edition
The Trucker Jobs Magazine – April 2021 Digital Edition: Passing Down Passion: Pennsylvania family shares a father-son love of trucking | Job Resources | Along For The Ride | Owning the Wheel
ATA report shows OTR driver turnover rate ‘held steady’ in Q4 of 2020
ARLINGTON, Va. — The annualized turnover rate for over-the-road truckload drivers held steady in the last three months of 2020, according to the American Trucking
Volvo Autonomous partners with Aurora to develop self-driving rigs for North American market
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Volvo Autonomous Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based self-driving company Aurora to jointly develop on-highway autonomous
Kenworth Mid Atlantic adds new parts and service dealership in Bel Air, Maryland
BEL AIR, Md. – Kenworth Mid Atlantic now offers expanded support to fleets and truck operators with the addition of a new parts and service dealership