Carrier increases service interval of ComfortPro APU
ATHENS, Ga. — The latest generation of ComfortPro diesel-powered auxiliary power units from Carrier Transicold includes upgrades that improve reliability, reduce maintenance and double the
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Trucking: A community addressing a shortage
Editor’s Note: A critical issue facing the trucking industry is the driver and technician shortage. Gary Smith, professional driver and Trucking Moves America Forward member, discussed
EROAD to offer ELD webinar on personal conveyance, agri exemptions
PORTLAND, Ore. — Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Office of Enforcement and Compliance for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be a featured presenter
FMCSA to concentrate on NAS CSA changes; withdraws earlier proposed fixes
In what appears to be an effort to make a substantive change to the CSA safety evaluation program rather than a piecemeal fix, the Federal
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week under way
GREENBELT, Md. — Starting Monday, as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week law enforcement personnel will be on roadways throughout
Holland offering driver apprenticeship program for veterans
HOLLAND, Mich. — Holland, a regional LTL transportation provider, has partnered with the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create
Trucker Tools gets additional funding for development, customer acquisition
RESTON, Va. — Trucker Tools, a company that provides shipment visibility, carrier capacity management and predictive freight-matching solutions for the transportation industry, has completed a
The Trucker News Channel Episode #008
In this episode we cover… Chicken vs Semi U-turn ends up on the beach New Iowa law Deadly bridge crash. These are the stories we
CFI raises pay for OTR long-haul drivers
JOPLIN, Mo. — CFI, a North American full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of TFI International, is increasing mileage pay for experienced over-the-road long-haul drivers, as well
June U.S. Class 8 sales up 11.2 percent over May
Sales of Class 8 truck in the United States in June scored a triple crown, topping the previous month, the same month last year and
Don Ake’s take: Bottleneck in the supply chain is an economic threat
By Don Ake CV Equipment Expert FTR Transportation Intelligence Reprinted With Permission BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Institute for Supply Management’s PMI for Manufacturing (Purchasing Managers
Civil engineers group says Texas has best maintained infrastructure
Every long-haul trucker knows America’s roads and bridges are in bad need of repair and that congestion is getting worse. But congestion aside, the American
Rolling Strong, Enrollment First partner to offer affordable insurance
RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Rolling Strong, the provider of driver wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers, as well as owner-operators, has formed a partnership
Mack, Volvo to offer Diesel Advanced Technology Education program
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are partnering with colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology
ATA, 3 carriers sue Rhode Island over truck toll program
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The American Trucking Associations, along with three motor carriers representing the industry, asked a federal court to rule Rhode Island’s RhodeWorks truck-only
Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree begins Thursday
WALCOTT, Iowa — The 39th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off Thursday at Iowa 80 Truckstop. Event officials for the Jamboree, held at the “World’s
Covenant acquires Landair Holdings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —Covenant Transportation Group (CTG) has completed the acquisition of Landair Holdings of Greeneville, Tennessee, the holding company for Landair Transport and Landair Logistics.
Van rates hit new record of $2.45 per mile while flatbed rates even out
For the week ended July 7 freight rates reached record highs at the end of June, only to shoot even higher during the July 4th
Peterbilt delivers first Model 579 UltraLoft to Freymiller Trucking
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. on July 6 delivered the keys to the first production unit of the new Model 579 UltraLoft to David
Pilot Flying J reveals return of Road Warrior contest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J Tuesday revealed the return of its annual Road Warrior contest that honors professional truck drivers in the United States