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
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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
Unionized UPS workers could strike this summer, scrambling supply chains and home delivery
NEW YORK — Unionized UPS workers voted overwhelmingly on Friday to authorize a strike, setting the stage for a potential work stoppage if the package
SuperRigs: 2023 Shell Rotella top prize winners announced
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Chrome pipes, eye-popping colors and interiors filled with intricate embroidery work — these are just a few of the features on
Biden vetoes resolution that would have eased new EPA rule on big rig emissions
WASHINGTON — President Biden has vetoed a resolution that would have canceled a part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Trucks Plan that went
Fleet Advantage honored with Transportation Marketing and Sales Association award
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Fleet Advantage has been given the 2023 Purpose Award for Community Engagement by the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) during the organization’s
Average US diesel price sinks for 8th straight week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — U.S. diesel prices are continuing a downward trend for the eighth straight week thanks to shrinking demand and higher storage volumes.
48 students with trucking industry ties awarded more than $141,000 in TCA scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced scholarship recipients for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. On June 8, TCA Scholarship Fund Chairman
Livermore, California, to be site of new, multi-million dollar electric big rig charging facility
OAKLAND, Calif. — East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), the local energy provider for Alameda County, and the City of Tracy, California, have announced a new
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week scheduled for August
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26 with a focus on brake lining/pad violations.
Long-term closure, detour scheduled along Illinois Tollway in Bensenville
BENSENVILLE, Ill. — The Illinois Tollway News has scheduled an extended closure of northbound Thomas Drive, south of Supreme Drive, in Bensonville, beginning Monday, June
Emergency full closure in Juntura, Oregon, along US 20 due to mudslides
JUNTURA, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released an emergency full closure of U.S. 20 effective Monday, June 12, in Juntura, Oregon.
I-69 big rig crash claims life of Westland, Indiana, driver
NEWTON C’OUNTY, Ind. — A fatal crash on Friday, June 9, claimed the life of a Michigan truck driver, according to the Indiana State Police,
SOARR, Equiplinc partnership promises to streamline truck auctions
NEWARK, Ohio — In early June, SOARR, a provider of inventory management systems for truck retailers, and Equiplinc, an online auction platform for commercial vehicles