New COVID-19 cases threaten economic, commercial-vehicle recovery, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The tug of war between positive and negative influences on the business environment and trucking industry reached a pivotal juncture at the
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The Truck Boss Show — Peterbago & AAA Trucking School
The Truck Boss team discusses HOS extension, a trucker’s crime, freight volume increase, and a CBD oil warning. Then they bring you the Peterbago from
Palmer Trucks announces plans for new Kenworth of Indianapolis facility, upgrades to existing dealership
INDIANAPOLIS — Palmer Trucks, a third-generation, family-owned commercial truck sales, parts and service provider, has announced plans to expand operations in the Indianapolis area. In
Wabash National, eNow partner to offer commercially available zero-emission refrigerated trailers
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National, harnessing eNow solar power and Carrier Transicold all-electric refrigeration technologies, have teamed up to offer customers what the company describes as
Espyr launches ‘Fittest Driver’ strength competition for pro drivers
ATLANTA — Espyr’s Fit to Pass, a customized coaching program designed to improve the health of professional drivers and help them meet the physical requirements
Love’s Travel Stops now open in Wadsworth, Illinois, and Green River, Utah; offer total of 187 new truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, a nationwide travel-stop network, is now serving customers in Wadsworth, Illinois, and Green River, Utah, with
WIT’s sixth annual Accelerate! Conference goes to virtual format, scheduled for Nov. 12-13
PLOVER, Wisc. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced that its sixth annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo will be held Nov. 12-13 and will
Nikola Corp. breaks ground on multiproduct manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona
COOLIDGE, Ariz. — Nikola Corp., a Phoenix-based alternative-energy vehicle design and manufacturing company, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona, yesterday, July
Alabama-based carrier acquires Arkansas’ Diamond State Trucking
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — PS Holdco LLC (PS Logistics) announced July 21 that it has acquired substantially all assets of Diamond State Trucking Inc., RDA Tractor
TruckPark, DAT Solutions team up to help drivers easily find, reserve safe parking spaces
CHICAGO and PORTLAND, Ore. — Drivers using the new DAT One mobile app now have a quick and easy way to find and reserve safe,
June saw improvement in ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index, but numbers lag 1.3% behind 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 8.7% in June after falling 1% in May. In June,
Sales of natural gas-powered Class 8 trucks plummet 22% during first five months of 2020
COLUMBUS, Ind. — U.S. and Canadian retail sales of Class 8 natural gas trucks fell 22% from January through May compared to 2019, according to
Southern California carrier ordered to reinstate employee fired for refusing overweight load
SAN FRANSISCO — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on July 15 ordered JHOS Logistics and Transportation Inc. to reinstate
California transportation agency unveils plan to streamline state’s freight mobility
SACRAMENTO — Goods will move through California more efficiently, safely and sustainably under a plan unveiled by Caltrans on July 20, the agency says. The
ArcBest awarded Samsara’s 2020 Top Fleet award for Fleet Innovator
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest, a provider of supply-chain logistics solutions, has received a 2020 Top Fleet award for Fleet Innovator from Samsara, a provider
PA Turnpike to hike E-ZPass rates by 6% in 2021; toll-by-plate rates will leap as much as 45%
HARRISBURG, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced July 21 that it has approved a 6% toll increase for all E-ZPass rates systemwide as
Widespread use of autonomous vehicles at least a decade away, say MIT researchers
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Despite recent progress of the vehicle-automation industry, it will be at least a decade before fully automated vehicles, with no driver on
Freightliner updates Smart Source app to offer personalized options, added resources
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freightliner has updated its Smart Source app to provide an improved user experience for professional drivers with a new design, personalized notification
FMCSA’s 2020 Trucking Safety Summit to take virtual format, slated for August 5
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that the 2020 Trucking Safety Summit will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30
Schneider partners with Mastery Systems to advance Quest technology platform
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Schneider, a provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has announced a collaboration with Mastery Logistics Systems Inc., developers of a