Officials expect 2021 action on construction of new I-69 Ohio River bridge
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Leaders in the Evansville, Indiana, area say they’re expecting action in the coming year toward the construction of an Interstate 69 bridge
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Schneider donates refrigerated trailer to Feeding America to help provide for those in need
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider celebrated the holiday season by helping food pantries in Northeast Wisconsin provide for those in need. The company recently donated
FMCSA declares Arizona trucker who struck, killed bicyclists to be ‘imminent hazard’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Arizona-licensed commercial driver Jordan Alexander Barson to be an imminent
High-wind warning, commercial vehicle restrictions issued for parts of New York
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning from 6 p.m. this evening (Dec. 24) to 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25. Winds are
Charitable Works: Trucking organizations continue to give back during year of unprecedented challenges
WASHINGTON — Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), an industry-wide education and image movement, shared stories of the unique ways that the trucking industry has continued
International trucks now offer latest version of Bendix collision-mitigation system
LISLE, Ill. — International Truck, produced by Navistar International Corp., now offers enhanced features of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision-mitigation system on its LT, RH,
ATA’s truck tonnage index rose 3.7% in November but still lagged 3.8% behind last year
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.7% in November after falling 5% in October. In November,
CFI associates donate more than $40,000 to 20 charities in 2020 Truckloads of Treasures giving campaign
JOPLIN, Mo. — Associates at CFI, an operating company of TFI International Inc., offered financial support to 20 charities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Minnesota’s winter truck load increases in effect for north frost zone
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Winter truck load increases began Monday, Dec. 21, on unrestricted state highways in the north frost zone, according to the Minnesota
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Stephen Valentine
When it was time for a makeover, Stephen Valentine gave his old truck a new look. Ten years ago, he purchased his 1996 Kenworth W900L,
South Dakota DOT launches pilot program, adds blue lights to 25 snowplows across state
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is launching a pilot program designed to improve safety for motorists and snowplow operators, the
Rihm Kenworth moves to new facility in Albert Lea, Minnesota
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Rihm Kenworth, a long-time truck dealership in Minnesota, opened a new facility in Albert Lea last week to meet the growing
Heavy-duty truck market closes 2020 on ‘robust’ note, say ACT analysts
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The 2020 heavy-duty truck market will close on a robust note, setting the stage for 2020, according to ACT Research’s recently released
Repairs on Brent Spence Bridge complete ahead of schedule, under budget
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Repairs to the Brent Spence Bridge are expected to be complete and all lanes open to traffic Dec. 22, a day ahead
Arizona DOT converts to cashless permitting system for commercial trucks
PHOENIX — Effective Jan. 21, 2021, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) ports of entry will convert to a fully cashless system. The change comes
Tennessee adds new online services for CDL customers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Commercial driver’s license holders in Tennessee can now take advantage of convenient online services, according to the Driver Services division of the
Border patrol agents in California, Texas seize meth concealed in tractor-trailers
NILAND, Calif., and PHARR, Texas — In two separate actions on Dec. 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in California’s El Centro Sector and
Truck Boss Show — Broker Transparency Pt 1 & Maintenance Minute
On The Truck Boss Show this week, a heroic owner-op couple, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse results, COVID-19 Vaccine Ships, & Covid Relief tax impacts Pt
More than 12,000 vehicles placed out of service during CVSA’s 2020 International Roadcheck
GREENBELT, Md. — During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2020 International Roadcheck, more than 50,000 inspections were conducted throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Preliminary report shows year-to-date used Class 8 sales up 18%; vehicle price, miles, age lower
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary data for November shows that same-dealer sales of used Class 8 trucks dropped 20% month over month. However, year-to-date figures show