WAA volunteers place 1.8 million veterans’ wreath across U.S.
ARLINGTON, Va. — At 1,640 participating locations nationwide, American citizens in every state placed 1.8 million veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of veterans who made
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Werner Enterprises drivers Quinton Ward named top military veteran rookie
WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, a former U.S. Army mechanic, instructor and career counselor was selected
FTR Trucking Conditions Index for October dips again month over month
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October fell to a reading of 3.17, more than a point lower than September, which had seen
Trailer orders hit highest November in history
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for November 2018 net trailer orders is 43,600 units. Final volume will be available later this month. ACT’s
Cass sees uncertainty in markets, warns of two possible ‘storms’
ST. LOUIS — Cass Information Systems said Thursday that November was another month of high volatility and a sense of growing uncertainty in both the
Detroit Connect Analytics extended to additional truck models
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America said Thursday that Detroit Connect Analytics has extended its services to additional truck models and can also be
Continental VDO RoadLog ELD’s compatible with Apple computers and laptops
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, and the manufacturer of the VDO RoadLog Electronic
No fake news here: Despite November decline, Class 8 truck sales remain at solid pace
This isn’t fake news, folks. The Class 8 truck manufacturing industry, despite seeing a 14.8 percent decline in November sales as compared to October, recorded
Navistar recalling certain 2018-2019 models for transmission issue
WASHINGTON — Navistar is recalling certain almost 21,000 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission
Maker Space equipped by Bendix helps students engage in STEM
ELYRIA, Ohio — Soaring drones. 3D printers. Laser cutters. These are the tools of future engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and STEM scholars. With help from Bendix,
Chicago mayor: Hike gas tax to pay for transportation fix
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  — Outgoing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the state’s motor-fuel tax should be increased to fund highway and bridge improvements. The Democrat and
Washington state combats collisions with new wildlife bridge
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash.  — Before descending the Cascade Mountains on its final stretch to Seattle, Interstate 90 cuts through a mountain pass of old growth
Western Star introduces new aerodynamic roof fairing
PORTLAND, Ore. — A new roof fairing is now available for Western Star 5700XE 82-inch ultra-high roof sleeper models. The roof fairing maximizes aerodynamics for
Volvo Trucks to demonstrate Volvo VNR electric models in 2019, commercialize in 2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks said Wednesday that it would introduce all-electric Volvo VNR regional-haul demonstrators in California next year, operating in distribution, regional-haul and
The Trucker News Channel Episode #030
In this episode we cover… Semi spills chicken waste on first responders Doc arrested for false driver medical records Insane loading skills.
Survey finds nearly half of Philadelphia area drivers read texts, e-mails while driving
PHILADELPHIA — Mobile devices continue to distract drivers in the greater Philadelphia area, according to a survey recently commissioned by The Travelers Institute, the public
Decline in cost of gas offsets pricier freight trucking services
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices barely rose last month as a sharp decline in the cost of gas offset pricier freight trucking services and mobile
Weaker spot market indicates ‘muted’ holiday freight peak
PORTLAND, Ore. — The national average spot van rate increased 6 cents to $2.14/mile during the week ending December 8 although demand for trucks was
All Class 8 OEMs to exhibit at North American Commercial Vehicle Show in October
ATLANTA — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NAVC Show) a biennial B2B trucking industry trade show that focuses on the needs of fleet owners,
On-highway average diesel price slips 4.6 cents to $3.161 a gallon
For the eighth week in a row Monday, average on-highway diesel prices fell, ending up at $3.161 a gallon compared with $3.207 last week, a