ACT Research: US trailer industry demand dynamic is shifting
COLUMBUS, Ind. — While the sky still isn’t falling, there are more ominous clouds on the horizon that bear watching closely moving forward, one being
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WARP announces integration with Project44
LOS ANGELES — A tech-powered freight network specializing in middle-mile solutions, WARP, has announced that they are integrating with end-to-end shipping visibility platform Project 44.
ANGI Energy Systems celebrates 40 years in business
JANESVILLE, Wis. — ANGI Energy Systems is celebrating 40 years of operation. Since the company was founded in 1983, it “has been at the forefront
International SuperTruck II achieves 16 mpg, Navistar says
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have announced that SuperTruck II has achieved 16 miles per gallon through a series
Diesel fuel’s 8-week price drop ends across most of US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After eight straight weeks of declines, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. has risen. According
Preliminary report notes drop in May trailer orders
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to analysts at ACT Research, May’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased sequentially and were lower against longer-term comparisons. According to data
MODE Transportation honored with PepsiCo Award
DALLAS — MODE Transportation has been awarded the 2023 PepsiCo Broker Sustainability Carrier of the Year Award. This is the second year the company, a
Bendix’s treasure hunt leads to saving, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The North American facilities of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in May gathered a employees for a “treasure hunt” at its
Relay Payments brings fraud-free payments to over 800 travel centers
ATLANTA — Relay Payments, a fintech company, is bringing its digitized diesel payment platform to Pilot travel centers. According to a news release, Relay introduced
Cover Whale surpasses half-a-billion dollars in all-time written premiums
NEW YORK — Commercial trucking insurance provider Cover Whale Insurance Solutions has passed the $500 million mark in all-time written premiums, a company statement announced. “This
TuSimple claims 1st fully autonomous run on Chinese public roads
SHANGHAI — Autonomous truck driving company TuSimple claims it has successfully completed China’s first fully autonomous semi-truck runs on open public roads without a human
Customs agents seize $4M in illegal drugs hidden in big rig’s Brussels sprouts load
CALEXICO, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility seized $4 million worth of narcotics in a tractor-trailer
Fuel groups asking EPA to revise greenhouse gas standards for big rigs
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A group of diesel fuel industry stakeholders are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty
Video shows 18-wheeler striking ambulance on scene of another accident in Prince George’s County, Maryland
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Harrowing video from the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGCFD) shows the moment a tractor-trailer smashes into an ambulance that
Deputy jumps onto moving big rig to save distressed driver in Arcadia, Florida
ARCADIA, Fla. — A Florida sheriff’s deputy leapt from his patrol vehicle onto a moving 18-wheeler to save a distressed driver — all while weaving
FMCSA’s final ruling on truck brokerage definitions now in effect
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued regulatory guidance clarifying the definitions of “broker” and “bona fide agents” in a final ruling
USDOT pitching in $3M to help rebuild Philadelphia’s I-95 after tanker truck explosion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the immediate availability of $3 million in “quick release” emergency relief funds
Truckstop system shows easing spot rates in latest week’s data
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Total spot market rates in the Truckstop system declined slightly during the week ended June 9 (week 23), according to the company’s
Preliminary net trailer orders fall, cancellations rise with backlogs still elevated
COLUMBUS, Ind. — May’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased sequentially and were lower against longer-term comparisons, with 9,100 units (11,950 seasonally adjusted) projected to have
Truckload volumes rebounded in May; spot pricing held steady
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes rallied modestly in May and national average spot rates were stable for a second straight month, according to DAT