Average marginal cost per mile for trucking drops to $1.65, ATRI report shows
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) this week released the findings of its 2020 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs
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ATA’s October Truck Tonnage Index down 6.3% from September, 8.7% below October 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 6.3% in October after gaining 5.7% in September. In October,
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — William McPherson
William McPherson was eager to customize his 2019 Peterbilt 389, equipped with a Cummins engine and an 18-speed transmission. He first added a drop visor,
OTR Capital, Marquee hand out free lunches to truck drivers
OTR Capital and Marquee Insurance Group passed out free Chick-Fil-A lunches to truck drivers in Lithia Springs, Georgia. With the help of the Georgia Department
Tight supply-demand balance reflected in ACT’s latest for-hire index
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, which includes data for October, shows a second consecutive month of record tightness.
CBP pilot program to route empty CMVs entering U.S. from Mexico to Columbia-Solidarity Bridge
LAREDO, Texas — Beginning Dec. 7, 2020, empty northbound tractor-trailers, entering the U.S. from Mexico will be routed to the Columbia-Solidarity Bridge as part of
New Love’s locations add truck parking spaces, driver amenities to Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois
OKLAHOMA CITY — With the opening of three new travel stops, Love’s is now serving even more customers in Arkansas, Georgia and Illinois. The West Memphis,
Northbound lanes of Illinois Tollway’s new Mile Long Bridge scheduled to open this week
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — The northbound lanes of the new Mile Long Bridge could be open to traffic as early as this evening (Nov. 23),
Wrong-way trucker collides with oncoming tractor-trailer on Oregon interstate, arrested on DUI charges
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The operator of a 2020 International tractor-trailer was arrested Sunday, Nov. 22, after driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 in
North Dakota ranks best in annual highway conditions report; New Jersey at bottom of list
LOS ANGELES — North Dakota has the nation’s most cost-effective state-owned road systems, while New Jersey is ranked at the bottom, according to the Reason
The Truck Boss Show — COVID-19 & Your Rights
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, it’s important to know your rights if you contract the virus while on the job. Carlin from The Truck
Friday the 13th border bust: Officers discover more than $11 million worth of meth in broccoli shipment
PHARR, Texas — Friday the 13th was extremely unlucky for a commercial driver hauling a load of broccoli from Mexico to the U.S. when officers
Commercial vehicle demand continues strong upward trend, ACT report shows
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: North American Classes 5-8 Report, the COVID-19 pandemic’s toll has not been evenly
California utility company begins three-month test of battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia
PORTLAND, Ore. — Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electricity supply company for much of southern California, recently welcomed a Freightliner eCascadia from the Freightliner
FMCSA clarifies agricultural commodity definitions for farmers, commercial drivers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a final rule clarifying agricultural commodity and livestock definitions in
Utah bill may exonerate some who accidentally injure protesters
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah state representative has proposed a bill that may exonerate drivers who accidentally kill or injure protesters while fleeing in
Repairs on Brent Spence Bridge under way; Kentucky transportation agency outlines official detours for commercial vehicles
COVINGTON, Ky. — Repairs on the Brent Spence Bridge, which carries Interstate 71/75 across the Ohio River between Kentucky and Ohio, are under way. The
CAT Scale celebrates opening of company’s 2,000th location
WALCOTT, Iowa — On Nov. 18, the CAT Scale Co. opened a new truck scale at the Road Ranger in Marion, Illinois, marking the company’s 2,000th
Shaun Mason, veteran of U.S. Marines, Army, named a finalist in Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award
For Shaun Mason, the dream of becoming a professional truck driver began at an early age. “One of my earliest childhood memories growing up was
Penske Truck Leasing opens facility near San Antonio, Texas
SELMA, Texas — Pennsylvania-based Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Selma, Texas. The new location, at 17582 Lookout Road, is convenient to Interstate