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
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FMCSA explains Hours of Service proposed rule
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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
Semi Truck Blowout Compilation
Extreme Semi Trucks Tire Blowout 2019 *Special thanks to these authors for the provided material. Support them with Likes and Subs!!!* Bill Rutherford – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3GL…
FMCSA issues HOS NPRM, which agency says ‘improves safety, increases flexibility’
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to Hours of Service rules to what
Excuse me, coming through. Train nails car hauler and launches Prius
Prius taking flight in 3,2,….1. Lift off.
Truckload van freight volume falls 3%, rates slip lower
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volume increased 1.2% during the week ending August 11, with the availability of spot reefer and flatbed freight making
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Schneider to open new Dallas Operating Center in January 2020
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider, one of the nation’s largest truckload carriers, is upgrading its driver facilities in the Dallas area. The company’s new operating
Get off my lawn! Concrete truck madness
Hey you kids get off my lawn! Ah, the sounds of summer. This guy not only wants the pickup off his lawn, he wants the
Diesel prices drop across the country, most notably in New England, California
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide fell by 2.1 cents for the week ending August 12, to edge tantalizingly close to $3
First Freightliner eCascadia battery electric trucks headed to customers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) said Monday it has built the first two Class 8 battery electric Freightliner eCascadias for customers at
The Trucker News Channel Episode #063
In this episode we cover… – 40,000 lbs of wine spill on the highway – Surprise brake check inspection nabs drivers – New device keeps
Class 8 truck sales climb 7.1% in July compared with June
The analysts keeping saying the industry is going to see a downturn in Class 8 truck sales this year, but a review of July’s activity