Peterbilt Motors opens fifth technician institute campus
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has opened the company’s fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “The PTI program helps meet
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July trailer sales up slightly, but below last year; used Class 8 sales fall again
The nation’s two organizations that track and analyze data about the commercial motor vehicle market both note that trailer orders were up in July as
ACT Research: Key risk to CV market forecasts is China trade wars
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, the key risk to all commercial vehicle market
Nebraska officer earns grand champion award for roadside inspection
PITTSBURGH — Sgt. Benjamin Schropfer of the Nebraska State Patrol has earned the 2019 Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s
You think you are having a bad day? Meanwhile somewhere in Germany
Let the video determine how bad YOUR Friday is going!
ACT Research: Heavy duty markets at the edge of the precipice
COLUMBUS, Ind.  – According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, current data and anecdotes make a strong case that
Truck Parking Near Me opens 2 overnight, monthly locations in Chicago area
CHICAGO — Truck Parking Near Me has opened overnight and monthly truck parking for commercial trucks in Gary, Indiana, and Bellwood, Illinois. Truck Parking Near
The Semi Funny Comedian – Driving too slow
He’s back!
FTR’s June Trucking Conditions Index up slightly but still negative
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s revised Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) showed a significant improvement in June but remained in slightly negative territory at a reading of
WIT’s Ellen Voie wins inaugural Cinderella to CEO of the Year honor
PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association President and CEO Ellen Voie has been named the 2019 Cinderella to CEO of the Year — along with
MVT Solutions offers no cost fuel efficiency reports
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — MVT Solutions, a provider of fuel economy testing and design and development services for the trucking industry, Thursday said that the
UPS makes minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple
ATLANTA — UPS Thursday said its venture capital arm UPS Ventures has made a minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple. Together, both companies are
FMCSA explains Hours of Service proposed rule
Here is what they have to say…
10 finalists named in search for top rookie military veteran driver
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The top 10 finalists have been named in the search for the top rookie veteran driver. Kenworth has teamed with the FASTPORT
Study: Comprehensive approach needed to improve trucking safety
ITASCA, Ill. — Trucking companies that prioritize safety through management practices and use of advanced technologies can greatly improve their performance outcomes, according to a
Mack Trucks increases uptime offering with dynamic maintenance
RACINE, Wis. — Mack Trucks Thursday introduced dynamic maintenance, a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency. “Mack is
ATA pleased tariffs on Chinese-made intermodal containers won’t go into effect
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations said Thursday the trucking industry is pleased that tariffs on Chinese-made, 53-foot domestic intermodal containers would not go
Don Daseke to retire as CEO and chairman of Daseke Inc.
ADDISON, Texas — Don Daseke will retire from his roles as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Daseke Inc., effective immediately, the
Trump and Trucking – We want to hear your views in the comments section
Late night TV host Seth Meyers recently posted this video to YouTube called “The Check In: Trump and Trucking”. As a business news agency, we
Safety advocacy group, Teamsters critical of proposed HOS changes
WASHINGTON — Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and the Teamsters Union both reacted negatively to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposals to alter