Efforts to thwart human trafficking increasing among state DOTs
WASHINGTON — Efforts to thwart human trafficking are increasing among state departments of transportation, though there is still a way to go in terms of
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Jeramand Trucking COO Jo-Anne Phillips chosen as WIT member of month
PLOVER, Wis. — Jo-Anne Phillips, COO of Jeramand Trucking Ltd in Irishtown, New Brunswick, Canada, has been chosen as Women in Trucking Association June member
Congestion resulting in avoided highway auto trips, survey shows
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Travel Association released a survey last month that it said shows Americans avoided an estimated 47.5 million auto trips in 2018
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Trucker with multiple job honors arrested for production of child porn
BANDERA, Texas — A recipient of multiple trucking honors has been arrested on a federal production of child pornography charge. Members of the San Antonio
Trailer orders continue down swing, but trend not sign of problem
The two major organizations that collect and analyze commercial vehicle data report that trailer orders remain subdued, but also indicate the lower numbers are not
Red Cross recognizes Old Dominion for $250K disaster relief pledge
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — The American Red Cross has recognized Old Dominion Freight Line for supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Disaster Responder Program with
ACT: Class 8 engine production to grow before drop late in 2019
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the recently released North American Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, Class 8 production
Bill Kling wins Old Dominion’s John Yowell OD Family Spirit Award
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line has recognized Bill Kling with the prestigious 2019 John Yowell OD Family Spirit Award. Kling joined the company
DAT Solutions says spot van, reefer rates show signs of life
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volumes continued to build during the week ending May 26 and improving van and refrigerated load-to-truck ratios contributed to
Bendix Wingman systems mark 10 years of evolution, adoption, helping improve safety
ELYRIA, Ohio — Every day, a growing number of fleets and owner-operators adopt the Bendix Wingman family of solutions, which is marking a decade of
Trimble reveals new integration with SaferWatch for enhanced carrier management
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble says it has integrated its TMW.Suite transportation management solution with SaferWatch software, an online solution from Truckstop.com that provides carrier information
HELP Inc. changes name to PrePass Safety Alliance
PHOENIX — HELP Inc., the provider of PrePass services, has changed its name to PrePass Safety Alliance. The new name better reflects the core mission
Vector gets $12 million in funding, ramps up for continued growth
SAN FRANCISCO — Vector, the mobile-first scanning and workflow management solution for the trucking industry, has closed a $12 million Series A funding round led
Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving
BLACKSBURG, Va./PORTLAND, Ore./STUTTGART, Germany — Effective June 1, Daimler Trucks is establishing the Autonomous Technology Group as a global organization for automated driving, bringing together
The Trucker News Channel Episode #052
In this episode we cover… – Follow up story to missing trucker – USPS goes with self driving trucks – Cop crashes into semi and
Price of diesel drops 1.2 cents to $3.151
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel declined 1.2 cents a gallon to$3.151 for the week ending May 27, according to
ACT Research: Used truck prices up 6% month-over-month
ACT Research: Used Truck Prices Rose 6% M/M and 12% YTD, with Unit Sales Dropping 6% M/M and 16% YTD COLUMBUS, Ind. — The average
State DOT officials call for greater emphasis on safety
PARK CITY, Utah — A greater emphasis needs to be placed on safety by state departments of transportation, according to a panel discussion held at
2 major bridges in Arkansas closed because of flooding temporarily reopened
UPDATE 12:08 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 Historic flooding along the Arkansas River that required prompt shutdown of two bridges that span the waterway in the