ArcBest, Teamsters reach all agreements for new contract
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest, a logistics company, said all supplemental agreements to the ABF National Master Freight Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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3 whats and a why: Steering the conversation on safer trucks
ELYRIA, Ohio — Every day, the global commercial vehicle industry makes new technological strides toward improving truck, driver, and roadway safety – and none of
Average price of used Class 8 trucks flat on month-to-month basis, up year-over-year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in June was flat on a month-over-month basis, but fared better, rising 15
Dump truck takes out power poles
We have all had those rough days at work. However, a dump truck driver in Henrietta New York recently took it to another level. That
Trailer orders down 3 percent year-over-year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — While orders have been extremely strong, the industry’s long string of year-over-year net order gains came to an end in June. According
WABCO opens first North American Customer Care Center
ROCHESTER HILL, Mich. — WABCO Holdings, a global supplier of technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, has opened its first
ATA Truck Tonnage Index falls 0.4% in June
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.4 percent in June after rising 0.4 percent in May.
On-highway diesel average dips for 2nd week in a row to $3.220 a gallon
The national average on-highway diesel price Monday went down for the second week in a row to $3.220, 1.9 cents a gallon less than the
Semi dangles off bridge near Tampa
A semi-truck ended up dangling from a bridge over the Manatee River south of Tampa. The truck was traveling in the center lane of I-75
Oregon DOT director: ‘It’s a brave new world of change’
SPOKANE, Wash. — Technology is rapidly changing all aspects of public and private sector operations, according to Matthew Garrett, director of the Oregon Department of
Truck driving ranks as 7th most deadly job in the nation
Trucking is still a dangerous occupation, with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) listing truck drivers and sales drivers as having the country’s
Trucking Alliance says ELDs should be in all large trucks, regardless of commodity or length of haul
The Trucking Alliance today issued a policy statement calling for the federal government to require ELDs in all CMVs regardless of commodity type or length
Daimler sets new standard in customer experience
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – Daimler Trucks North America on Wednesday revealed what the OEM called “several significant updates that will positively impact the customer experience.” Enhanced
INRIX develops self-driving vehicle pilot program
KIRKLAND, Wash.– Highly automated vehicles (HAV) are currently testing on public roads in fewer than 50 cities around the world, but more markets are interested
Walcott Truckers Jamboree dishes up classic southern rock, truck beauty contest, fireworks to full crowds
WALCOTT, Iowa — What better way to spend a July day than at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree? And that is exactly what 42,812 drivers and
Truck-Lite releases 2018 full-line catalog
FALCONER, N.Y. — Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a worldwide provider of heavy-duty lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, has released its 2018 full-line catalog.
Carrier increases service interval of ComfortPro APU
ATHENS, Ga. — The latest generation of ComfortPro diesel-powered auxiliary power units from Carrier Transicold includes upgrades that improve reliability, reduce maintenance and double the
Trucking: A community addressing a shortage
Editor’s Note: A critical issue facing the trucking industry is the driver and technician shortage. Gary Smith, professional driver and Trucking Moves America Forward member, discussed
EROAD to offer ELD webinar on personal conveyance, agri exemptions
PORTLAND, Ore. — Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Office of Enforcement and Compliance for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be a featured presenter
FMCSA to concentrate on NAS CSA changes; withdraws earlier proposed fixes
In what appears to be an effort to make a substantive change to the CSA safety evaluation program rather than a piecemeal fix, the Federal