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
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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
Penske Logistics closing Indiana terminal, laying off 80
Reading, Pennsylvania-based Penske Logistics has indicated it plans to close its terminal in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The move will result in the layoffs of 80 workers, most
Robert Peiser resigns as chairman of the board at USA Truck
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Robert A. Peiser has resigned from his position as chairman of the board of USA Truck, Inc., effective immediately, the company
PGT Trucking honors million mile drivers, safe driver honorees
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking recently recognized 56 Million Mile Drivers and 144 Safe Drivers at its annual awards event held at the newly-renovated Willows
The Semi Funny Comedian – Truck Driving School
NACV to feature 3 Solutions Theaters to focus on trucking industry needs
ATLANTA — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the biennial B2B trucking industry event focusing on the needs of fleet owners, managers and
Bendix offers tips on preventing OOS order during Roadcheck
ELYRIA, Ohio — Need evidence of how important foundational maintenance is to keeping vehicles on the road and operating safely? Try this: During last year’s
FTR March Shippers Conditions Index shows positive momentum
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s March Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose two full points from February to a reading of 2.8 reflecting a continued easing of
Dupré Logistics expands shop, services in Pecos, Texas
LAFAYETTE, La. — Because of growing business opportunities and demand in the region, Dupré Logistics has expanded its shop and services in Pecos, Texas. Dupré
Heartland Express opens new, remodeled terminals in Colorado, California
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Heartland Express has opened a new terminal at Frederick, Colorado, and a remodeled terminal in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Just north of the
NATSO advocates take truckstop, travel plaza message to Capitol Hill
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, the national association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, this week brought more than 65 truckstop and travel plaza owners
Auction of Kenworth ‘heroes’ T680 nets $162,000 for TAT
PHOENIX — The “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 was auctioned recently at Ritchie Bros. in Phoenix with the winning bid submitted by Collin Stewart, president of
4 CMVs involved in Arkansas crash; driver of big rig killed
UPDATE/9 a.m. (CDT) Thursday, May 23 Arkansas State Police have identified the person killed in what turned out to be a five vehicle accident at
Future of diesel technologies in transportation bright, exec says
DALLAS — The future for diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright, even as new fuels and technologies enter the marketplace, thanks to diesel’s improving
DOT seeks input on testing vehicles with automated driving technologies
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday issued advance notices of proposed rulemaking on the removal of
Lytx joins The Trucking Alliance safety advocate group
WASHINGTON — Lytx, a global provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, has joined The Alliance for
Oregon lawmaker introduces bill to raise gas tax, eventually linking it to inflation
WASHINGTON — Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tuesday introduced the Rebuild America Act of 2019, which would incrementally increase the federal gasoline and diesel taxes to