Daimler Trucks North America picks O’Leary to succeed Nielsen as president and CEO
PORTLAND, Ore., and STUTTGART, Germany — The board of management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary, 60, as the next president and CEO
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Georgia trucker faces multiple charges following Indiana incident
SEYMOUR, Ind. — Truck driver Kendarius C. Poole, 29, of Riverdale, Georgia, was arrested in Indiana Sunday, Feb. 14, after leaving the scene of a
ParkMyFleet, TruckPark, FuelMe join forces to help drivers find safe, secure parking
NEW YORK — ParkMyFleet has partnered with TruckPark and FuelMe to provide a secure, reliable overnight parking spaces for truck drivers to help address the
Black History Month leaders: Charlton Paul works to encourage others
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Approaching winter storm prompts tractor-trailer restrictions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
TRENTON, N.J., and HARRISBURG, Pa. — As a winter storm bears down on parts of the northeastern U.S., agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania implement
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition February 15, 2021
The Trucker Newspaper – Digital Edition February 15, 2021: Fracking, oil truckers feel sting of president’s pen; experts weigh in on Biden’s early executive orders
Black History Month leaders: Brandon Bibbs works to promote inclusion in trucking industry leadership
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Black History Month leaders: Driver Herbert Holmes believes in giving 110% to his career
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
Kenworth launches next-gen T680 flagship with focus on efficiency, performance, comfort
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth on Feb. 11 launched a new generation of its on-highway T680 flagship, building on the success of the classic T680. The
ACT Research: Supply will be top concern for commercial vehicle markets in 2021
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, the demand story for commercial vehicles remains unchanged this year.
Spot rates regain footing after slippery weeks in January, DAT says
BEAVERTON, Ore. — National average spot truckload van and refrigerated rates were virtually unchanged during the week ending Feb. 7, a sign of price stability
Black History Month leaders: Driver Ericka Rountree finds peace on the open road
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking industry.
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Daniel & Phyllis Snow
It’s hard to miss Daniel and Phyllis Snow’s 1996 Freightliner Classic XL on the highway … or anywhere, for that matter. The eye-catching emerald-green tractor
FMCSA declares Montana motor carriers’ operations imminent hazard to public safety
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered any motor carriers operated by Matthew Tabner — including two
Arizona’s traveler info website now provides improved truck-route details for commercial drivers
PHOENIX — A new feature added to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) Traveler Information 511 website is designed to help commercial vehicle drivers more easily
DTNA unveils Detroit ePowertrain for Freightliner electric trucks; invests $20 million in manufacturing facility
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) last week unveiled the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Class 8 Freightliner eCascadia, as well
YRC Worldwide returns to roots as Yellow Corp.; LTL brands retain existing names
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — YRC Worldwide Inc. has changed its name to Yellow Corp., a nod to the company’s origins as Yellow Transit, and will
Company owner who falsified drivers’ HOS records sentenced to home incarceration, probation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The owner of a now-defunct commercial trucking company who altered thousands of electronic entries in service records to conceal the actual drive
Knight-Swift takes majority stake in software provider Eleos
PHOENIX — Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. last week announced it has acquired a majority ownership position in Eleos, a Greenville, South Carolina-based software provider. Eleos
Love’s opens new locations in Wyoming, Minnesota, Alabama and Nebraska
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has opened new locations in James Town, Wyoming; St. Charles, Minnesota; Hamilton, Alabama; and Papillion, Nebraska. The James Town