Cargo thefts at ‘unprecedented’ levels, security agency says
JERSEY CITY, N.J. —  CargoNet officials say theft reports have reached the second-highest levels of the year and that all supply chain professionals should be
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Move the Mission: Wreaths Across America seeks transportation partners for 2023, 25+ lanes available
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while also boosting your business this year? Consider supporting Wreaths Across America as a
Sue Lawless to lead safety operations at FMCSA
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation has named Sue Lawless as assistant administrator and chief safety officer for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Debi Boffa named new CEO at TravelCenters of America
WESTLAKE, Ohio —Â TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA) has named Debi Boffa CEO. Boffa will begin her tenure effective Sept. 1, according to a news release.
Maverik completes acquisition of Kum & Go, Solar Transport
SALT LAKE CITY and DES MOINES, Iowa — Maverik and its parent company, FJ Management, have finalized the purchase of Kum & Go and Solar
ACT Research: July used retail tractor sales decrease
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 retail sales
Love’s adds 95 truck parking spaces with 2 new locations in Louisiana, Nevada
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Opelousas, Louisiana, and Jackpot, Nevada, with new locations that opened on
Trucker Appreciation: Sheetz to temporarily reduce diesel fuel, DEF prices
ALTOONA, Pa. — Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz plans to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week by reducing diesel fuel prices .35 cents a
Truck stop hours affected by Hurricane Idalia
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect re-openings and new closures. VALDOSTA, Ga. — Several truck stops are closed or have altered hours/services
Man sentenced to 8 years for involvement in Florida moving scam
MIAMI — A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his involvement in a Florida moving scheme. According to a news release
Wisconsin State Patrol using aircraft to monitor highways
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Patrol is taking part in an aerial patrol blitz through the Labor Day holiday weekend. State air patrol units
Flatbed spot rates show decreases in latest Truckstop report; dry van sees gains
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The total broker-posted rates in the Truckstop system increased for the second time in 13 weeks during the week ending Aug. 25
‘Zoinks, Scoob!’: Scooby-Doo monster truck 1 of 2 damaged in big rig fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The trailer of a semi hauling two Monster Jam monster trucks caught fire on Aug. 29 along U.S. 50 in Sacramento, heavily
Georgia transportation officials dealing with Idalia’s wrath
ATLANTA — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued hurricane and tropical storm warnings on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for several counties in the south central and
2 charged after causing big rig to overturn in Indiana
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — A truck driver escaped injury after their rig overturned during an a wreck on Aug. 29 along the eastbound lanes of
Hot dogs with ‘CHiPs’ set for Truck Driver Appreciation Week in California
Editor’s Note: CHiPs is the name of the popular American drama series that ran from 1977 to 1983 and is also a coloquial acronym for
Diesel Laptops releases new diagnostic tool
IRMO, S.C. — Diesel Laptops has launched Truck Fault Codes, a heavy-duty diagnostics tool that allows users to input a fault code and immediately identify
5 FedEX drivers take home top honors at National Truck Driving Championships
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five FedEx drivers were recognized with top honors at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC/NSVDC).
FleetPride acquires Knowles On Site Repair
IRVING, Texas — FleetPride, the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, has acquired the