1 killed in fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-65 in Indiana
WHITE COUNTY, Ind. — A truck driver is dead following a March 23 crash on Interstate 65 that involved two tractor-trailers and a passenger van.
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Caltrans receives $2.15 million grant for research on road user charge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Caltrans in mid-March announced it has received a $2.15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to study impacts of
Women of Trucking: Sherri Garner Brumbaugh follows father’s footsteps into trucking, ATA leadership
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting the
Truckload prices jumped as February’s winter weather stressed fragile supply chains
PORTLAND, Ore. — According to the DAT Truckload Volume Index, freight pricing rose and national average load-to-truck ratios for dry van and refrigerated freight hit
Pennsylvania-based PGT Trucking opens new terminals in Arizona, Arkansas
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking Inc. on March 18 announced the official opening of two new locations, one in Phoenix, Arizona, and one in Fort Smith,
Yellow driver Robert Herber achieves 5 million safe miles
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — After nearly five decades of professionally driving for YRC Freight, Robert Herber has logged his 5 millionth consecutive mile without a
Women of Trucking: Mandy Graham believes trucking is truly the ‘backbone of America’
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting the
XPO dubs planned spinoff company GXO, plans to complete transaction later this year
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics Inc., which in December 2020 announced plans to spin off the logistics segment of its existing business, on March 18
Buttigieg tours Maryland UPS facility, visits with vaccine delivery drivers
LANDOVER, Md. — On Monday, March 15, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted the American Rescue Plan as he toured a UPS facility in Landover,
Not-so-happy hour: Big rig hauling wine overturns after sideswiping truck on Maine Turnpike
LITCHFIELD, Maine — A tractor-trailer hauling bottles of wine along the Maine Turnpike Thursday, March 18, overturned after sideswiping a parked turnpike truck. According to
Women of Trucking: Jana Jarvis encourages other women to explore careers in industry
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting the
Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck eligible for incentive programs in U.S., Canada
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Volvo VNR Electric battery-electric Class 8 truck is now eligible for more than a dozen funding and incentive programs in North
Temporary closure of 86-mile stretch of Pennsylvania Turnpike will result in 100+ mile detour Saturday night
An 86-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the New Stanton (Exit 75) and Breezewood (exit 161) interchanges will be closed in both directions from
FMCSA: Driver who crashed rig into home, killing 1 and injuring 2, falsified DOT medical certification
WASHINGTON — California-licensed commercial driver’s license holder Daniel Tobon (aka Daniel Moran, Daniel Tabon), has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the
Women of Trucking: Heather Paraino loves rich history, amazing people of the industry
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting the
February saw 6% drop in sales of used Class 8 trucks, increase in average miles, price age
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary figures show same-dealer sales of used Class 8 trucks fell 6% month over month and 8% year over year in February,
FMCSA halts Alabama carrier and driver for safety violations
WASHINGTON — Alabama-based carrier Woods Dependable Towing LLC has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor
March edition of Expediter Services IN-SITE 2021 Webinar Series places spotlight on Panther Premium Logistics, a service of ArcBest
Expediter Services (ES), a leader in capacity solutions and ownership opportunities within the trucking industry, will present the second webinar of its IN-SITE 2021 Online
Kenworth’s new 15-inch digital display now standard on W990, T880 models
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth’s new 15-inch digital display system will be offered as standard equipment on Kenworth’s T880 and W990 models, Kenworth announced March 9.
Oregon Transportation Commission allots $65 million to improve freight mobility, relieve congestion
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) on March 15 announced its approval of an Enhance Highway Discretionary Program that will address congestion and