Papé Kenworth opens fifth parts and service facility in Central California
TURLOCK, Calif. — To meet the growing needs of local truck fleets, owner-operators and those traveling through Central California, Papé Kenworth has opened a new
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65 MPH repair service. No need to pull over.
Some videos just make you scratch your head!
Diesel prices only move slightly, but in the right direction
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide fell by 1.1 cents for the week ending August 26, to stand at $2.983 according to
Finalists named for Transition Trucking’s military veteran rookie driver award
DALLAS — Four professional truck drivers who have each served their country with distinction achieved another distinction in their new careers during the Great American
FMCSA announces Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query fees
As the trucking industry grudgingly lurches forward in the face of inevitable change —specifically, to the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol
Dash cam captures trucker having a stroke
Fortunately, his teammate woke up! Hope he is ok too!
Drivewyze adds new mountain corridor safety notification service
GOLDEN, Colo. — Drivewyze has added to its Drivewyze Safety Notifications service with the launching of mountain corridor safety alerts. The new service, free to
CDL Meals offering special promotion for driver appreciation week
ANAHEIM, Calif. — CDL Meals, the division of Fresh n’ Lean that focuses on nutritious offerings for truck drivers, is offering a special promotion to
OOIDA expresses concern about development of AV regulations
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said in comments in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Advanced Notice of Proposed
Shooting the gap – Expert level
Ok, this obviously is not in the good ole’ USA and forget the stupidity. We don’t condone this and we are sure it makes everyone
Chevron launches new customer-focused campaign ‘Engineered with Purpose’
DALLAS  ––  Chevron Products Co., a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., maker of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants revealed at the Great American
Safety council says motor vehicle deaths in 2019 projected to go below 40,000
ITASCA, Ill. — Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate the four-year upward trend in motor vehicle deaths that began in 2015 is ebbing
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improves again in June up two point to 8.8
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose to a good positive reading in June of 8.8, up two points from the updated May
TTI report: Travel demand growing faster than system’s ability to absorb that demand
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If more Americans are working, a new report confirms, more of us are also tied up in traffic. The picture is
Reason report: U.S. highway conditions worsening in important categories
LOS ANGELES — After decades of incremental progress in several key categories, Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report finds the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially
Descartes Systems Group acquires BestTramsport.com for $11.2 million
WATERLOO, Ontario — Descartes Systems Group, a global company that unites logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, said it had acquired BestTransport.com Inc. (BestTransport), a cloud-based transportation
Colorado mountain safety effort includes Drivewyze, PrePass, motor carrier group
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association and in-cab driver alert providers PrePass
DTNA delivers first Freightliner eCascadia models to Penske, NFI
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nine days after Daimler Trucks North America said it was getting ready to deliver to customers the first Freightliner aCascadia models, they
ATA Freight Forecast projects 25.6% increase in tonnage by 2030
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations Wednesday released its latest ATA Freight Transportation Forecast: 2019 to 2030, an annual projection of the state of
ACT Research: Trailer production robust, component supply challenges easing
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Trailer industry net orders continued the year-over-year slide that begin at the end of 2018 and that is now negative for seven