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TransWood acquires Sinclair Trucking assets
OMAHA, Neb.– TransWood Inc., a privately-owned trucking company specializing in liquid and dry bulk transportation, has announced an agreement to acquire certain assets of Sinclair
Cargo theft on the rise
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet has recorded 582 events across the United States and Canada in the second quarter of 2023, a 57% increase when
Averitt launches safety video campaign for drivers
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has created a safety video campaign for its 5,000-plus drivers. According to a news release, the objective of the program, which began at the
Trucking industry forecasts move higher
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Following on the heels of rising economic expectations, ACT Research’s forecasts for Classes 5-7, Class 8 and trailer output in 2023 and
Forward Air to combine with Omni Logistics
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. and DALLAS — Forward Air Corporation and Omni Logistics are merging. The two companies announced on Aug. 10 that the cash-and-stock transaction will create
ALAN mobilizes aid in response to Hawaii fires
LAKELAND, Fla. — As fires on Maui and Big Island continue to burn, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is gearing up to provide support
ATRI research documents critical role associations play in trucking industry
WASHINGTON — A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that motor carriers who are active in state and national membership associations
Estes named top company for women, sustainability
RICHMOND, Va. — Estes, the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America, has been named to both Forbes’ Best Employers for Women 2023 ranking
Laredo, Texas customs agents find 28 undocumented immigrants inside tractor’s cab
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents from the Laredo North Station intercepted a human smuggling attempt using a tractor-trailer on Aug. 6
Georgia aims for flagship status in number of CMV hydrogen fueling stations
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is aiming for his state to lead the nation in the number of commercial vehicle hydrogen fueling stations. According
Bridgestone introduces new ultra-wide tire for long-haul fleets
NASHVILLE — Bridgestone Americas has launched the Greatec M703 Ecopia ultra-wide base tire for long-haul and regional applications. According to a news release, the tire
Research center for wireless electric vehicle charging opens in Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — The first research and development center devoted exclusively to high-power, high-speed wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and commercial fleets
New York begins automated enforcement of overweight trucks
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez have announced that the city
Electric tractor owners should expect wait before infrastructure meets charging demands
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Any fleet or independent owner-operators who purchase electric tractors need to factor in patience as part of the transition because of a
Wreck leaves SUV wedged between big rig, Philadelphia city bus
PHILADELPHIA — A wild wreck on Aug. 8 on the streets of West Philadelphia left an SUV sandwiched between a tractor-trailer and a city bus.
Fire claims big rig along Oklahoma interstate
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reports that there were no injuries in a tractor-trailer fire on Aug. 8 along Interstate 35 northbound
Truckstop: Total spot rates rise for 1st time since May
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Fueled by solid gains in the van segments, the total broker-posted spot rate in the Truckstop system rose for the first time
Texas officials ask motorists to prepare for more traffic on sales tax holiday weekend
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers to build more time into their travel plans as the annual Texas back
Iowa accepting applications for diesel emission reduction grants
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA).