Minnesota governor proposes 20-cent gas tax hike
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing to phase in a 20-cent increase in Minnesota’s fuel tax over the next two years
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Freightwaves, CO.LAB introducing Freighttech Innovation Challenge for college students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — FreightWaves and CO.LAB, a nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurial growth in southeast Tennessee, are cohosting the inaugural FreightTech Innovation Challenge: A 24-Hour
Police escort runaway semi all the way to the ramp
This obviously did not happen in the United States, but it is still one crazy video. Looks like the driver made it out ok.
The Truck Boss Show Visits The Trucker News Channel Studio
The Truck Boss show pays a visit to The Trucker News Channel’s studio.
9 semis involved in accident on I-80 in Nebraska
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — At least three people were injured in a large-scale accident on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning that involved nine semi-trucks and two
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: volumes up, but supply-demand balance loosens
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed an improvement in freight volumes and truck productivity in January, after a soft
dexFreight initiates early adopters program
SUNRISE, Fla. — dexFreight, providers of a decentralized, blockchain-based logistics platform, has launched the dexFreight Early Adopters Program for U.S. shippers, carriers, brokers, and forwarders.
U.S. Xpress launches professional driver development program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.S. Xpress, the nation’s fifth largest asset-based truckload carrier by revenue, Wednesday officially debuted its new driver development program and the opening
National Safety Council to employers: address employee fatigue immediately
ITASCA, Ill. — The National Safety Council says according to its own research, 90 percent of America’s employers have been negatively impacted by tired employees.
Great Dane manufacturing facility produces 125,000th trailer
WAYNE, Neb. — Great Dane’s Wayne, Nebraska, manufacturing facility revealed the production of its 125,000th refrigerated trailer during a commemorative celebration held at the plant.
Wheaton Van Lines acquires Stevens Worldwide Van Lines
INDIANAPOLIS — In a move to expand the Wheaton Van Lines network, Wheaton is acquiring Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. The new partnership will immediately expand
Averitt Express associates provide more than 4,100 hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express associates recently combined to provide more than 4,100 hours of community service as part of the carrier’s annual 40 for
Indiana police expect 400-500 semis to take part in ‘slow roll’ Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police say they expect from 400 to 500 semitrucks on Interstate 465 during Thursday’s “slow-roll” protest in Indianapolis. Multiple media outlets
The Trucker News Channel Episode #039
In this episode we cover… – Trucker is up a creek without a paddle – Footage of crazy 40 car pileup – Chapter 11 for
ACT Research says preliminary January trailer orders show 7% drop from December
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT’s preliminary estimate for January 2019 net trailer orders is 25,800 units. Final volume will be available later this month. ACT said
Ohio governor to reveal gas tax hike plan Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine says he’ll announce Thursday his proposed recommendation for increasing the state’s gas tax to deal with a chronic shortfall
OOIDA Foundation issues information it says debunks driver shortage ‘myth’
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s research foundation published two new documents it says debunks the driver shortage “myth.” A fact sheet
BestDrive opens locations in Texas, Arkansas and California
FORT MILL, S.C. — BestDrive, a commercial tire dealer and retreader focusing on Continental tire offerings, opened locations in Houston, Los Angeles and Little Rock,
ACT Research: Freight rates and trucker profits pressured In 2019
COLUMBUS, Ind. — While overall economic conditions are better balanced than they were a month ago, freight data remain soft, according to ACT Research’s latest
Stay Metrics introduces new indicator for trends in early-stage driver turnover
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Stay Metrics, the leading provider of driver retention tools, has released a new indicator for trends in early-stage driver turnover. The