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
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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
Turnover at large TL carriers drops 11 percentage points in third quarter
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said Thursday the turnover rate at large truckload carriers fell 11 percentage points in the
Bendix rolling out new advanced technology training courses for 2019
ELYRIA, Ohio — To help fleets, technicians and owner-operators keep pace with today’s ever-advancing truck technologies, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation
DAT: Spot truckload rates rise as 2018 draws to a close
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of spot truckload freight posts declined 21 percent during the week ending December 29, not an unusual figure when you
Trucking Alliance 2019 priorities include zero deaths, expansion of ELDs
WASHINGTON — Steve Williams, chairman and CEO of Maverick USA, and president of the Trucking Alliance board of directors Wednesday reaffirmed the organization’s priority objectives