CFI raises pay for OTR long-haul drivers
JOPLIN, Mo. — CFI, a North American full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of TFI International, is increasing mileage pay for experienced over-the-road long-haul drivers, as well
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June U.S. Class 8 sales up 11.2 percent over May
Sales of Class 8 truck in the United States in June scored a triple crown, topping the previous month, the same month last year and
Don Ake’s take: Bottleneck in the supply chain is an economic threat
By Don Ake CV Equipment Expert FTR Transportation Intelligence Reprinted With Permission BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Institute for Supply Management’s PMI for Manufacturing (Purchasing Managers
Civil engineers group says Texas has best maintained infrastructure
Every long-haul trucker knows America’s roads and bridges are in bad need of repair and that congestion is getting worse. But congestion aside, the American
Rolling Strong, Enrollment First partner to offer affordable insurance
RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Rolling Strong, the provider of driver wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers, as well as owner-operators, has formed a partnership
Mack, Volvo to offer Diesel Advanced Technology Education program
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are partnering with colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology
ATA, 3 carriers sue Rhode Island over truck toll program
ARLINGTON, Virginia — The American Trucking Associations, along with three motor carriers representing the industry, asked a federal court to rule Rhode Island’s RhodeWorks truck-only
Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree begins Thursday
WALCOTT, Iowa — The 39th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off Thursday at Iowa 80 Truckstop. Event officials for the Jamboree, held at the “World’s
Covenant acquires Landair Holdings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —Covenant Transportation Group (CTG) has completed the acquisition of Landair Holdings of Greeneville, Tennessee, the holding company for Landair Transport and Landair Logistics.
Van rates hit new record of $2.45 per mile while flatbed rates even out
For the week ended July 7 freight rates reached record highs at the end of June, only to shoot even higher during the July 4th
Peterbilt delivers first Model 579 UltraLoft to Freymiller Trucking
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. on July 6 delivered the keys to the first production unit of the new Model 579 UltraLoft to David
Pilot Flying J reveals return of Road Warrior contest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J Tuesday revealed the return of its annual Road Warrior contest that honors professional truck drivers in the United States
Preliminary data show June Class 8 orders above 40K
The two research companies that provide data on North American truck sales have reported June orders in excess of 40,000, one calling the number the
Pilot Flying J opens three new UrgentCareTravel clinics
MIAMI — UrgentCareTravel (UCT), the medical cinic network at Pilot Flying J, has opened three new medical clinics focused on providing fleets and professional drivers
Diesel prices inch up overall, drop slightly in some regions
On-highway diesel prices rose in the past week, albeit by an almost imperceptible $0.007, leaving the national average at $3.243 as of July 9, according
FMCSA places N.M. truck driver OOS after head-on crash
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has put a New Mexico-licensed CMV driver out-of-service and sidelined his truck after it was found he
Retail group says U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will drive up prices, destroy jobs
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation (NRF) today warned consumers that U.S. tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese goods set to take effect Friday will
OOIDA denied ELD exemption, says ‘disappointed’
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. —  The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association today expressed disappointment that its exemption request to the ELD mandate has been denied. The request
DOT says pilot program to provide boost to military recruitment
OMAHA, Neb. – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Tuesday joined Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer and Congressman Don Bacon to announce that the Department
New battery powered HVAC system now available for new Freightliner Cascadia truck models
PORTLAND, Ore. –  A new Battery Powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia® truck models. This system provides