AASHTO exec says federal shutdown impacting project planning for state DOTs
WASHINGTON — As the partial shutdown of the federal government over border wall funding stretches past 20 days, some state departments of transportation are beginning
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Michigan roadwork see increased risks, costs in the winter
By SHAWN D. LEWIS , The Detroit News DETROIT — The pushing of Michigan’s roadwork into the colder months comes with great costs and risks
Pilot Flying J opens new travel center in Arlington, Washington
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J has opened Pilot Travel Center in Arlington, Washington. “We’re thrilled to serve the Arlington community and contribute to the
Mack Trucks releases ninth and final episode of RoadLife series
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has released “RoadLife Reunion,” the ninth and final episode of its RoadLife series on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. “RoadLife
DAT says spot rates rise, but gains may be temporary
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of spot truckload freight posts jumped 18 percent during the week ending January 5, outpacing the 11 percent gain in
FTR Trucking Conditions Index rebounds in November
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for November rebounded by more than 2.5 points from October to a reading of 5.84. The improvement was
OOIDA files suit against Indiana Toll Road fee increase
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Finance Authority, the Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. (ITRCC),
Hanson in as FMCSA deputy administrator, Gautreaux moving to NHTSA
WASHINGTON — Even in the midst of a partial government shutdown, the revolving door keeps on churning. In the latest move, Alan Hanson will replace
ACT Research sees yellow lights flashing for U.S. economy, N.A. CV industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Ooutlook, yellow lights are flashing for the U.S. economy, and
Women In Trucking to hold 2019 conference September 30-October 2
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association will hold its 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo September 30-October 2 at the Sheraton Dallas. The venue
TCA selects winners in six divisions in fleet safety competition
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association has selected 18 companies as division winners in its 43rd Annual Fleet Safety Awards. The awards recognize trucking
The Trucker News Channel Episode #033
In this episode we cover… Cops watch a Krispy Kreme truck burn. FMCSA makes it easier to get a CDL New trucker hat knows when
Average price of gallon of diesel drops another 3.5 cents to $3.013
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel dropped another 3.5 cents to $3.013 for the week ending January 7, according to
Daimler introduces first SAE Level 2 automated truck in North America with the Freightliner New Cascadia
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Monday introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the
Not for pick-up: Spilled chicken causes traffic problems
CENTRE, Ala. — These chicken tenders aren’t for pick-up. An Alabama sheriff’s office is warning people against eating chicken that tumbled on to a rural
Critter Co-Pilot: Trucker’s dogs on the road
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December Class 8 orders down, but annual total is solid
Preliminary data for the orders of Class 8 trucks in North America in December revealed a substantial decline from November, but the numbers for the
Volvo makes provision of $780 million relating to costs to address degrading emission control component issue
GÖTEBORG, Sweden — As previously communicated, the Volvo Group has detected that an emissions control component used in certain markets and models may degrade more
7 people, including 5 children, are killed, 8 hurt in Florida crash involving 2 big rigs, 2 passenger vehicles
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The church van headed south was packed with children, an hour to go before reaching Walt Disney World after a 700-mile
U.S. employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December, trucking adds 36,600 for year
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the