Schneider continues to grow investment in intermodal equipment
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider completed its conversion to a company-owned and managed chassis fleet last year, and continues to invest in company-owned equipment including
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Efforts by trucking to combat human trafficking spotlighted at May 2 Denver event
DENVER — The human trafficking problem and what Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is doing to help combat the epidemic is being spotlighted in Denver May
No spring break for spot van, reefer rates
PORTLAND, Ore. — National average spot van and refrigerated freight rates slipped again during the week ending April 13 as the number of load posts
March used truck sales down 14% from last year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) jumped 25% month-over-month in March, following a modest decline in February, according to the
Nikola CEO Trevor Milton unveils zero-emission vehicle future
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nikola CEO Trevor Milton gave thousands of attendees at a Nikola World event here Monday the first peek into a global zero-emission
Root Insurance study reveals America’s blind spot behind the wheel
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Root Insurance, an insurance company that discounts insurance rates for drivers who avoid using their phones behind the wheel, has launched the
West Virginia to start new measure designed to make section of I-77 safer
PRINCETON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials say they hope some new measures will make a dangerous section of Interstate 77 safer to travel. The Bluefield
GAO tells DOT it needs to provide a standard definition of underride crashes
WASHINGTON — The General Accounting Office has recommended that the Department of Transportation take steps to provide a standardized definition of underride crashes and data
Diesel prices continue to climb nationwide
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide rose 2½ cents for the week ending April 15, to stand at $3.118 per gallon, according
Dennis Dillinger named president and CEO of Cargo Transporters
CLAREMONT, N.C. — John Pope, chairman of Cargo Transporters, said Monday Dennis Dellinger had been promoted to president and chief executive officer. “Dennis has served
Celadon Group disposes most assets used in its Logistics business division
INDIANAPOLIS — Celadon Group said Monday that it had disposed of substantially all of the assets used in its Logistics business division in an all
Trailer orders year-over-year down, analysts report
Two U.S. companies that track, analyze and report data on the commercial vehicle industry both say preliminary data show trailer orders continue to be down
Trucker Tools reaches milestones, launches new feature
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucker Tools has released what the company called “several growth milestones” and introduced new, customer-inspired features for its Smart Capacity platform and
House panel targets design changes to improve road safety
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit delved into ways to improve roadway safety during a recent hearing
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Health caution urged for truckers who ate at Kentucky Popeyes’ TA location March 17-April 5
FLORENCE, Ky. — A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at 7777 Burlington
Survey: Finding qualified applicants biggest challenge facing recruiters
TULSA, Okla. — Driver iQ, a provider of background screening and driver monitoring services to the trucking industry, said carriers taking part in its first
Landstar names Ike Tate as 2018 Safety Officer of the Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System, a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, presented the 2018 Landstar Safety Officer of the Year Award to
ArcBest CEO wins Women In Trucking Association’s 2019 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association has named Judy R. McReynolds, chairman, president and chief executive officer of ArcBest, as the winner of