Rochelle Montes noted as Women In Trucking’s member of the month for August
PLOVER, Wisc. — Women In Trucking (WIT) has named Rochelle Montes as its August member of the month. Montes is chief import operations officer for
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Iowa-based Heartland Express notes 13.2% rise in operating revenue for second quarter, even though net income dropped
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Heartland Express Inc. ended the second quarter of 2020 with operating revenues of $160.9 million, compared to $142.1 million in the
Carrier Transicold’s new thin-profile Vector HE 19 unit delivers sustainability, efficiency, capacity for intermodal transport
ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold, part of Carrier Global Corp., has introduced a sleek new high-efficiency Vector HE 19 unit that the company says will
Volvo Trucks North America’s Voorhoeve slated as keynote speaker for launch of ACT Virtual online series
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Organizers of ACT Virtual, a four-month online event series covering innovations in advanced vehicle technology and clean fueling infrastructure for fleet operators, announced that Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, will deliver a keynote presentation for
New features for C.H. Robinson’s Freightquote offer first-in-industry tech solutions for small business shippers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics platforms, on Aug. 4 announced a series of tech enhancements that delivers first-of-its-kind
US 1 Logistics offers secure overnight parking for commercial trucks in four ‘truck parking crisis’ areas
AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Finding safe, secure overnight parking can be a constant struggle for over-the-road drivers. US 1 Logistics wants to help. As of Aug. 3,
Preliminary data for Class 8 orders in July shows continued growth from June with more than 20,000 units
As freight forecasters and analysts release preliminary reports Class 8 commercial truck sales in North America during July, the numbers look promising, outshining the first
Fleet Advantage industry benchmark survey shows impact of older trucks on safety, repair costs, fuel economy
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage, a provider of truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle cost management, released results of its latest fleet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents foil multiple drug-smuggling attempts involving tractor-trailers
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field offices at the nation’s southern and northern borders intercept many shipments of illegal drugs and other controlled
Shell Rotella SuperRigs moves to online virtual format, features ‘Legends of the Road’ theme
HOUSTON — The 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty contest is going virtual, according to organizers. The event offers truck drivers from across North
Heartland Express earns carrier of the year, platinum award for on-time service from FedEx Express
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Heartland Express Inc. has received two service awards from FedEx Express for fiscal year 2020 (June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020).
KBX Logistics partners with Transflo to offer automated, touch-free eBOL, ePOD solutions
TAMPA, Fla. — KBX Logistics, an independent Koch Industries company, is partnering with Transflo, a supplier of point-of-delivery solutions for the transportation industry, to expand
ArcBest’s second-quarter report shows substantial revenue drop compared to 2019, but net cash up $44 million from first quarter of 2020
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted second-quarter business levels and financial results for ArcBest but asset-based and asset-light cost management partially offset the
A. Duie Pyle grows Northeast presence with expanded distribution center in Massachusetts
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a provider of asset and non-asset based transportation and supply chain solutions in the Northeast, has expanded
Michelin redesigns fuel-efficient trailer tire for dry-van, reefer and tanker segments
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin North America Inc. announced Aug. 3 that it is launching the fuel-efficient Michelin X One Line Energy T2 tire for the North American line-haul
Drivewyze adds new weigh-station bypass locations in Montana, Illinois
DALLAS — Drivewyze has bolstered its PreClear weigh-station bypass service with 12 new locations in Montana and Illinois. The new sites expand the company’s weigh-station services
Trucker Tools partners with TVC Pro-Driver to provide drivers with access to legal services
RESTON, Va., and OKLAHOMA CITY — Trucker Tools has announced a new partnership with TVC Pro-Driver that will provide access to legal representation and other
SelecTrucks opens new used-truck center near Chattanooga, Tennessee
FORT MILLS, S.C. — Monday, Aug. 3, marked the opening of SelecTrucks’ newest location, SelecTrucks of Chattanooga. This location is the third SelecTrucks center to
Truckers Against Trafficking training leads to suspect’s arrest on felony child sex abuse charges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Through a combined effort of multiple agencies and training provided by Truckers Against Trafficking, the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) was able to
Old Dominion reports decreased second-quarter earnings but says overall financial results ‘solid’
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Last week Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL) released financial results for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30. Prior-period share and