Public comments being accepted for FMCSA’s large-truck crash causation study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking to conduct a new study regarding the causes of large truck crashes. The agency is seeking public
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FTR, ACT report significant decline in trailer orders for December
Both FTR Transportation Intelligence and ACT Research report that trailer order saw a decline in December 2019 from both the previous month as well as
EPA seeks input from public and interested stakeholders on Cleaner Trucks Initiative
MARSHALL, Va. — At the Fauquier Livestock Exchange last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler followed up on his November 2018 announcement
Preparing for a DOT medical exam
We talk to fit2pass.com’s Bob Perry on how you can stack the odds in your favor if you have a DOT medical exam coming up.
Judge extends California's AB5 restraining order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The federal judge who issued a last-moment restraining order preventing the State of California from enforcing its new AB5 law on motor
Optronics acquires USA Harness, becomes full-line lighting and harness supplier
TULSA, Okla. — Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced it has completed its acquisition of Texas-based USA Harness, Inc.
Zebra study finds frustration and road rage common on U.S. roadways
AUSTIN, Texas – A research report conducted by The Zebra, a leading insurance comparison site, has revealed that 82% of Americans admit to road rage or
J.B. Hunt recognizes first driver to complete five million safe miles
LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. recently recognized its first company driver to complete five million safe miles driven without a preventable accident,
Several tractor-trailers overturned by strong winds in Arkansas and Texas
ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — WREG in Memphis has reported that several tractor-trailers overturned early Saturday morning in Arkansas due to heavy winds from severe
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What the cluck? Big Rig Carrying 6,000 Chickens Flips On Its Side
A big rig that was hauling chickens crashed in rural Sacramento County early Wednesday morning. Courtesy: CBS Sacramento
Kenworth Truck Co. displays Level 4 autonomous T680 at CES
LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. exhibited a Level 4 Autonomous Kenworth T680 in the PACCAR booth at CES that ended here Friday. The proof-of-concept
ArcBest carrier ABF Freight announces 2020 Load Team
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest, a logistics company with creative problem solvers who deliver innovative solutions, has announced that its less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has
Truckload Carriers Association names divisional fleet safety award winners
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized 18 companies as division winners in its 44th Annual Fleet Safety Awards competition. Sponsored by Great
Trailer cave in – how does this happen?
Here is a odd piece of trucking video we found this morning. How does this happen? Share you thoughts in the comments. Courtesy: TalkCDL Trucking
DOT Freight Transportation Services Index increases 0.1% in November
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 0.1% in November from
TCA names six finalists in Driver of the Year competitions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association has announced the 2019 Company Driver of the Year and 2019 Owner Operator of the Year finalists. Each
All ends well in runaway semi on Grapevine
Dashcam footage captures a semi coming down the Grapevine in California. Looks like all ended well and danger avoided. Courtesy: Camarena Bros
Bankrupt Celadon receives partial approval to pay employee wages
A federal bankruptcy court has approved Celadon’s request to compensate drivers, in part, for unpaid work hours and miles in the days leading up to
Illinois tops nation in most outbound migration, Idaho sees most inbound moves
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Americans generally associate red and blue states with politics. North American Van Lines puts another spin on red and blue —