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
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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 engineÂ
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
Feds announces $749M to repair roads, bridges damaged by natural disasters
WASHINGTON — Mother Nature hasn’t been particularly kind to many areas of the nation over the past several years, as numerous disasters have crumbled infrastructure.
Ease Logistics deploys automated trucking technology on revenue-generating routes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the chosen host fleet partner for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio’s Rural Automated Driving Systems (ADS) project, EASE
PennDOT releases Critical Infrastructure Plan
HARRISBURG, Pa. —Â The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has released the 2045 Freight Movement Plan (FMP), a comprehensive strategic plan for moving goods throughout the
Class 8 tractor production exceeds build plans as retail sales remain robust
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Given the relatively weak environment for orders, combined with a fairly healthy supply chain, Class 8 tractor backlog should be on a
Infrastructure, freight stakeholders meet in D.C. to discuss federal funding progress
WASHINGTON — Members of the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) met in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, May, 17, to discuss federal
Elite Truck Accessories announces merger with 4 State Trucks
DALLAS — Elite Truck Accessories has joined the 4 State Trucks family of companies. The official announcement was made May 9, according to a news
Volvo Group launches augmented reality safety app for its electric big rigs
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group says it’s the first truck manufacturer to launch an augmented reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks that’s designed specifically
Texas takes crown for worst drivers in US, according to new study
DALLAS — Federal statistics show that fatal car accidents are on the rise nationwide. In 2021, more than 39,500 fatal car crashes occurred on U.S.
Some Latino truck drivers call for Florida boycott over new immigration work rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A group of Latino truck drivers is threatening to boycott Florida over a new immigration rule that they say unfairly targets immigrants.
Brenna Marron appointed FMCSA director of governmental affairs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that Brenna Marron is the agency’s new director of governmental affairs. In
Trucking associations herald new Montana law dealing with third-party litigation lenders
WASHINGTON — A new Montana law that establishes consumer protections and disclosures in third-party litigation financing is getting applause from some in the trucking industry.
Jim Burg appointed to ATRI Board of Directors
WASHINGTON — James Burg Trucking Company President Jim Burg has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Burg