Peterbilt showcases Model 579 featuring new exterior options at TMC
ATLANTA — Peterbilt showcased its on-highway Model 579 featuring new exterior options and the proprietary PACCAR Powertrain during the 2019 edition of the American Trucking
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Average price of gallon of diesel drops nine-tenths of one cent
WASHINGTON — It wasn’t much of a decline, but at the least could it be the beginning of a trend. For the week ending March 18,
NTI, WIT urge fleets to participate in WIT index data collection
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Transportation Institute (NTI) and Women In Trucking (WIT) are again partnering to facilitate the data collection and analysis of
Women In Trucking names top women to watch in transportation
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association Monday released its second annual list of Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of
WABCO introduces Active Lateral Safety technology suite
ATLANTA — WABCO Holdings Inc., a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of
Trimble expands connectivity capabilities through new module
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble Monday introduced its new TMT ServiceConnect module, enabling fleet shops using Trimble’s TMT Fleet Maintenance (TMT) software to be connected to
Report finds costs of truck repairs increasing
ATLANTA — The average cost of mechanical repairs in the trucking industry increased for the second straight quarter, while miles between unscheduled roadside maintenance remained
Report shows states have introduced 185 bills to boost transportation investment
WASHINGTON — A new 43-page report issued by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center indicates 37 states have introduced 185
ACT Research index shows pricing/productivity indices fall
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed a downtick in volume, pricing and productivity with the supply-demand balance continuing trend,
Bendix says Intellipark earning positive feedback from fleets, drivers
ELYRIA, Ohio — Currently on the road in intensive pilot programs with three of North America’s 25 largest for-hire carriers, the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking
Viral video: Swinging swine tips trailer
Since this video was originally posted, it has been shared over 82,000 times.
Insane wind event in Amarillo TX topples multiple rigs – crazy video!
Wow! Courtesy Blake Brown Photography Facebook
Firefighting’s Finest Moving & Storage named top independent mover
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Firefighting’s Finest Moving & Storage, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has been named the nation’s top independent moving company for 2018 by
Volvo enhances uptime, connectivity capabilities
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks’ new Parameter Plus Package allows for up to 50 parameter updates annually per covered vehicle, providing significant value to customers’
dexFreight names Justin Banon chief operating officers
SUNRISE, Fla. — dexFreight, providers of a decentralized, blockchain-based logistics platform, has appointed blockchain academic and business leader Justin Banon  as its chief operating officer. Banon
Intelligent Imaging Systems installs truck parking signs in Ohio
DALLAS — Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS) is now providing state departments of transportation with its IIS Smart Parking solutions for trucks at rest stops. Installations
Friday fun – The left lane is for passing and racing!
Another Billy Bigrigger Tip of the Day. Thanks to Dave “Showtime” Myer
Lawmakers introduce bill to exempt carriers with 10 or fewer trucks from ELD mandate
WASHINGTON — Reps. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., and Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., have reintroduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation the two lawmakers said would relieve certain
37th Shell Rotella SuperRigs set for July in Minnesota
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The 37th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held July 25-27 at Trail’s Travel Center located just off Interstate 35 in
ACT Research says freight recession likely
COLUMBUS, Ind.  – According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, a freight recession is not out of the