TCA honors three professional truck drivers as Highway Angels
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Peter Lester, Sam Dyess and Michael Morgan have been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association in recognition for heroic action
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ACT says trailer order volume soft in second straight month
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for April 2019 net trailer orders is 14,500 units. Final volume will be available later this month. ACT’s
Price of diesel inches up three-tenths of a penny
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel increased three-tenths of one cent to $3.163 for the week ending May 20, according to
Carrier Transicold upgrades dealer locator app
ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold’s free app for mobile devices that helps refrigerated truck operators find nearby Carrier Transicold dealerships has been upgraded with a
McLeod introduces details of new release of LoadMaster, PowerBroker
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — McLeod Software Monday released version 19.1 of its LoadMaster Enterprise, LoadMaster LTL and PowerBroker software solutions. With the release of Version 19.1,
Panel discussion focuses on major infrastructure issues facing the U.S.
WASHINGTON — A panel discussion last month during a legislative summit sponsored by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association focused on the major infrastructure
Trump aides reportedly downplaying idea of increase in gas tax for infrastructure
WASHINGTON — It’s looking more and more likely you’ll need a pair of double — no, triple-strength binoculars to locate even a glimmering hope that
CVTA releases guidance publication for new ELDT regulation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is releasing a three-part guidance publication “Entry-Level Driver Training: Compliance Guide” to provide member schools the
ATA seeking nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Image Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations has launched its search to recognize boosters of the trucking industry’s image with this year’s Mike Russell Trucking Image
J.J. Keller offering new video monitoring platform
NEENAH, Wis. — The new J.J. Keller Encompass Video Event Management and Dash Cam Pro are now available. Using artificial intelligence to detect and record
Pilot Flying J declares May 24 National Road Trip Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Memorial Day is a time to honor the country’s fallen veterans, and it is also considered the unofficial kickoff of the summer
ES releases agenda for Success in Trucking Expo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ES, which offers capacity solutions and ownership opportunities within the trucking industry, has released programming details for the company’s inaugural Success In
Organizations provide $75K to bolster state drowsy driving prevention programs
WASHINGTON — The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF) have revealed the recipients of a third year of
Small difference, big impact: Keeping track of tire pressure
ELYRIA, Ohio — Often in trucking, it takes just a small change to make a big impact. This is especially true in tire pressure, where
TMAF advocating safer roads, bridges during Infrastructure Week
WASHINGTON — Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, is advocating lawmakers to invest in better and safer roads and bridges
Fleets, truck operators can bid online for Kenworth sale to benefit TAT
KIRKLAND, Wash. — After a successful 2017 “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 auction, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) anticipates even greater results when its second Everyday Heroes
Group presents over 100,000 signatures on petition to prevent more toll roads
HARTFORD, Conn. — An anti-toll organization No Tolls CT has delivered a petition with over 100,000 signatures to Gov. Ned Lamont in an effort to
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ACT: Preliminary used Class 8 volumes fell M/M, Y/Y and YTD in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) fell 5% month-over-month in April, following an uptick in March, according to the latest
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