Truckload spot rates slip seasonally, but uncertainty looms
PORTLAND, Ore. — Shipments of dry van freight, the most common type of truckload shipment, rose 6.8 percent in July compared to June, according to
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4 members of same family graduate from same CDL program
ELKO, Nev. — True grit and determination are just a few ways to describe the Sasse family. It’s not every day members of the same
ACT Research says forecast of freight downturn persists
COLUMBUS, Ind. —  ACT Research has released the August installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report covering the truckload, intermodal,
Commercial Motor Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection
A well produced video from the Spokane Sheriff department on Pre-Trip Inspections and how to correctly perform them.
Somewhere down Mexico way
Not much to say about this one. I am sure in his mind he is saying to himself…”I’ll just fip a little u-turn here and
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opens location in Brownsville, Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, is now serving customers in Brownsville, Texas, thanks to a new travel stop that opened Thursday.
Kenly 95 Petro opens new six-bay TA service center
KENLY, N.C. — Kenly 95 Petro has opened its new six-bay TA Service Center. The new facility is fully climate controlled with air conditioning and
Daimler names Paul Romanaggi chief of new customer experience program
PORTLAND, Ore. —  As a critical component of Daimler Trucks North America’s ongoing commitment to a complete customer experience (CX) transformation, it has created an
Driver involved in accident that killed mother and twins ordered not to drive
WASHINGTON — The driver of a tractor-trailer that collided with a back line of vehicles killing a mother and her twin children has been declared
1,667 trucks put out of service during unannounced brake safety initiative
GREENBELT, Md. — Surprise, surprise! That’s likely the reaction of 10,358 professional truck drivers who had their braking system inspected during the Commercial Vehicle Safety
NexTraq launches solution to lock cell phones, tablets while driving
ATLANTA — NexTraq, a Michelin Group company, is launching the new NexTraq MobileBlock ─  in partnership with SafeDrivePod ─ a solution that ensures drivers’ smartphone
Jacobs, Tula collaborate on cylinder deactivation hardware development
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, has entered into a collaboration with
Navistar to open Memphis parts distribution center August 26
LISLE, Ill. —  The doors of Navistar International Corp.’s latest parts distribution center (PDC) will open Monday, August 26 in Olive Branch, Mississippi, to help
Update to Love’s Connect app allows drivers to better plan shower stops
OKLAHOMA CITY — Professional truck drivers can now better plan where to take showers while on the road thanks to an update to Love’s Travel
Schneider bulk launches electronic driver report form
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider, a premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, launched an electronic Driver Report Form (eDRF) in its Bulk division.
Freight environment weak but still growing slightly, FTR says
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Although initial Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter of 2019 show economic growth at 2.1%, the components of GDP
Semi clips pickup sending it toward first responders
Dash cam video shows a close call after a big rig clipped a pickup truck along I-49 on Saturday. West Fork Police posted the dash
Much to do to keep drivers safe in automated vehicle age, panel says
WASHINGTON — The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) Tuesday released a white paper discussing strategies for delivering safety messages to the public and preparing the
The Trucker News Channel Episode #062
In this episode we cover… – The Trump Admin on HOS – Trucker stabs teammate over messy cab – Border Agents thwart human trafficking attempt
Average price of gallon of diesel drops two tenths of penny
WASHINGTON — The average price of an on highway gallon of diesel dropped two tenths of a penny to $3.032 for the week ending August