Germany opens first stretch of ‘electric highway’ for trucks
Way back in 1982, Eddy Grant encouraged us all to “rock down to Electric Avenue.” In more recent times, the trucking industry has increasingly set
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ACT Research: Trucker profitability expected to roll over in 2nd half of year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, slower freight growth, an easing of driver supply constraints,
Love’s offers free TirePass inspections, half-priced DOT inspections
OKLAHOMA CITY — Professional drivers can receive free TirePass inspections and half-priced DOT inspections from May 27-June 6 at Love’s Truck Tire Care and Speedco.
Stay Metrics, Luna offer free training for upcoming Roadcheck 2019
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Stay Metrics, a provider of driver retention tools for motor carriers, has teamed up again with Luma, a learning and instructional
Report says from 2009 to 2017, percentage of poor U.S. roads up to 20% from 14%
WASHINGTON — Repair Priorities 2019, a new report released Tuesday morning by Transportation for America and Taxpayers for Common Sense, shows that, despite more spending,
DAT Truckload Volume Index: Volume and rates slip seasonally in April
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot market truckload freight continued two trends in April that have been a recurring theme in 2019: strong volumes and abundant capacity.
Diesel prices continue to rise on West Coast, drop everywhere else
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide fell 1.1 cents for the week ending May 13, to currently stand at $3.160 per gallon,
PrePass adds ALERTS to PrePass MOTION bypass app
PHOENIX —PrePass has rolled out enhancements to its PrePass MOTION bypass app. The addition of PrePass ALERTS gives truck drivers roadway safety notifications and is
Phillips introduces dual pole socket connection
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has introduced the Dual Pole QCS2 Quick-Change Socket with what the company calls superior corrosion protection for dual
April new Class 8 truck sales up 5.2% over March
New Class 8 truck sales in the United States continued an upward trend in April with total sales of 24,024 compared with 22,834 in March,
Former driving trainer sentenced in rape of trainee at training facility
SALT LAKE CITY — A former driving instructor who was convicted in the sexual assault of a female trainee inside his truck at a training
The Semi Funny Comedian – Wrong way driver
Friday fun. The Semi Funny Comedian returns.
ACT says slow freight, fast tractor sales pressuring rate outlook
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research released the May installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report covering the truckload, intermodal, LTL
Don Hummer Trucking honors million mile safe drivers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Don Hummer Trucking is honoring 10 professional truck drivers who have driven more than 1 million accident-free miles with the interstate
T&I panel leaders urge House to address infrastructure priorities in budget talks
WASHINGTON — The chairman and ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the chairs and ranking members of two of the House
Dillon Logistics launches National Asphalt Day
BURR RIDGE, Ill. — Dillon Logistics, a provider of asphalt, chemical, dry bulk and oil field transportation, said it is launching National Asphalt Day on May
To prep for Roadcheck, Goodyear offering tire inspections, tire management services
AKRON, Ohio — To help trucks stay on the road during this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck which starts on June 4, members
Volvo Autonomous Tractor Vehicle – Walkaround
Kraft Heinz deploys all electric trucks in Ohio with Firefly, Orange EV
KANSAS CITY, Mo. and GROVEPORT, Ohio — Orange EV, Firefly Transportation Services, and The Kraft Heinz Co. Wednesday revealed the deployment of three Orange EV
Pilot Flying J providing free mid-trip inspections to help drivers, carriers prepare for Roadcheck
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J Truck Care is providing free mid-trip inspections, a value of $50, at its Service Center locations now through June