Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act passes committee hurdle
WASHINGTON — The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act has moved one step closer to fruition. On Tuesday, May 23, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Newest Sheetz location in Bloomington, Pennsylvania, to feature 25 free big rig parking spaces
ALTOONA, Pa. — Restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz is holding a grand opening for a new location at 6 Wedgetown Road in Bloomington, Pennsylvania.
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index notes 1.7% decrease in April
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.7% in April after decreasing 2.8% in March. In April,
Higher trailer build rate forecasted for 2023, ACT Research says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this quarter’s issue of ACT Research’s Trailer Components & Raw Materials Forecast, OEMs are reporting that their orderboards for 2023
House votes to repeal EPA’s heavy truck emissions rules; Biden expected to issue veto
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is expected to veto a move by Congress to rescind strict new Environmental Protection Agency rules aimed at big rigs.
Love’s makes donation to California high school’s trucking program
PATTERSON, Calif. — Love’s Travel Stops recently made a donation to the Patterson High School Truck Driving Program to help create a distracted/impaired driving course
Washington state passes restroom access law for truckers
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a new law that requires shippers to provide restroom access to truck drivers during normal business
Cummins, Heliox to offer electric vehicle chargers for fleets
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Truck engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. and Heliox, a supplier of fast-charging solutions, have signed a written agreement to provide both the sale
Eagle Transport Corporation acquires bulk carriers
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Petroleum and chemical transportation company Eagle Transport Corporation has bought Dalton, Georgia-based Bulk Carriers Inc. Terms of the deal weren’t made
Semi driver arrested for DUI after High Springs, Florida, wreck
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. — A big rig driver has been arrested for driving under the influence after he wrecked his truck across the median of
Van segment spot rates surge during International Roadcheck Week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Economists at Truckstop had predicted that International Roadcheck would result in spot rate increases during the week ended May 19, and that’s
Average US diesel prices continue to drop
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. continues to slide downward. According to the Energy Information
Big rig smashes into Borger, Texas, hotel
BORGER, Texas — A Texas hotel sustained significant damage on Sunday, May 21, after an 18-wheeler smashed into it. According to the Borger, Texas, Police
Progressive introduces roadside assistance for large trucks
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — Roadside assistance for big rigs is now available through Progressive Insurance. According to a news release, the Heavy Truck Roadside Assistance
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen truck driver apprenticeship program
WASHINGTON — Arkansas Republican Rep. Rick Crawford and Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar have introduced new legislation to help attract more truck drivers to the
Arkansas Trucking Association hands out safety awards at annual conference
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) has announced its most prestigious annual awards. On Wednesday, May 17, at the ATA’s yearly conference,
Trillium Energy to fuel Werner field trials for new Cummins natural gas engine
HOUSTON — Field trials of the new Cummins X15N renewable natural gas (RNG) engine will be fueled by Trillium Energy Solutions, a member of the
ACT Research: US trailer industry orderboards for 2023 almost fully committed
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Over the past six months, trailer manufacturers and major suppliers have largely indicated stable business conditions as compared to months prior, a
Freight brokers can protect themselves from fraud with key steps
BOISE, Idaho — Fraud is everywhere. From credit card scams to shady deals in the freight market, it’s important to protect yourself and your business
Premier Truck Rental celebrates grand opening of Fort Worth facility
FORT WORTH, Texas — Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a provider of custom truck and trailer rentals, has announced the grand opening of its new facility