2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be digital event due to COVID-19 crisis
FORT WORTH, Texas — The 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held as a digital event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to event sponsors.
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ATRI data shows decline in April trucking operations due to stay-at-home orders
ATLANTA – The American Transportation Research Institute is releasing new data that quantifies the continued impacts of COVID-19 business disruptions on the trucking industry. ATRI’s
Kentucky carrier increases hazard pay for drivers in response to COVID-19
Somerset, Ky. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CoreTrans LLC, based in Somerset, Ky., has recently announced an increase of 5 cents per mile
Full COVID-19 impact not reflected in ‘transitional’ March commercial-vehicle report, says ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, truck transportation showed relatively strong performance on restocking activity
Volvo, Daimler form joint venture to produce fuel cells
The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG, based in Sweden and Germany respectively, announced that the two companies are planning to work as a team
ATRO Engineered Systems opens new distribution center in Atlanta
CLAIR, Mo. — ATRO Engineered Systems Inc., a manufacturer of parts for heavy-duty trucks, has expanded its distribution capability with a new warehouse facility in
Pilot Co. takes steps to protect against COVID-19; donates $100k to St. Christopher Truckers Fund
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In an effort to protect both customers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pilot Co. has implemented enhanced safety measures at the
PennFleet named HDA Truck Pride’s truck service expert of the year
ST. LOUIS — HDA Truck Pride, an independent provider of parts and service to the commercial vehicle aftermarket, has named PennFleet as its 2019 Truck
ATA’s truck tonnage Index rises 1.2% in March, a gain of 4.3% over March 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.2% in March after increasing 1.8% in February. In March,
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ABS warning-light malfunction spurs PACCAR to recall more than 450,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PACCAR Inc. has announced a recall of 455,458 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because of concerns that a blown fuse could prevent the
Several states clarify, extend COVID-19 truck-weight waivers
Several states are issuing, clarifying, and in some cases extending a variety of temporary truck weight waivers in support of national COVID-19 relief and prevention
Trimble launches dispatch advisor to optimize load matching for carriers
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Trimble last week launched its new Dispatch Advisor, an optimized dispatch solution for the transportation industry that prescriptively suggests matches between loads,
NYC opens temporary overnight parking for truckers hauling essential products for COVID-19 relief
NEW YORK CITY – The New York City Department of Transportation has opened two temporary overnight parking locations to assist drivers hauling COVID-19 relief and
TA furloughs 2,900 field employees; stores remain open for essential services
WESTLAKE, Ohio – TravelCenters of America Inc. announced on Friday, April 17 that primarily as a result of its full-service restaurant closures, TA has made
Trailer-lot company now offers overnight, monthly parking for commercial trucks
HOUSTON — Commercial truck drivers now have a new option for safe overnight parking in Houston, and the service is expected to soon expand into
The Trucker News Channel – Masks for truckers entering Canada
In this episode we cover… – Canada requires truckers wear masks when crossing border – Trucking execs named to White House economic group – A
ATA joins President Trump in recognizing nation’s truck drivers at White House
ARLINGTON, Va. — On Thursday (April 16), American Trucking Associations joined President Donald Trump at an event on the White House lawn to recognize the
Truckers, other essential workers must wear protective face covering when crossing border into Canada
TORONTO — Essential workers must wear a protective face covering when crossing the border from the United States to Canada, according to a notice released
Drivewyze app expands rest-area notifications to include more states
DALLAS — While the evolving impact of the COVID-19 crises on state’s rest-area operations has created confusion over which sites remain open for truckers, the