New Love’s location in Georgia offers 79 truck parking spots
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at its newest location in West Point, Georgia, which opened Nov. 13. “Love’s is thrilled
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Iowa man struck, killed by semi-truck — driver charged
URBANDALE, Iowa — A Michigan truck driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle after police say he struck and killed a tow truck driver
ATA reveals 5 finalists for National Driver of the Year
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Safety Management Council (SMC) announced the five professional truck driver finalists for the 2023 ATA National Driver of
Orange EV cranks out 1,000th electric terminal truck
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Orange EV has announced the production of its 1,000th pure-electric terminal truck. According to a news release, the 1,000th truck will
Average US diesel fuel prices continue falling
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. is down to $4.294 a gallon as of Nov.
Forecast for dry van market pulled back, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. – As published in the latest release of ACT Research’s North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 tractors and trailers remain
6 trucking industry pioneers honored
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) honored six trucking industry pioneers on Oct. 25. As the society celebrated the pioneers, they
Aurora to present at Davidson Technology Summit
PITTSBURGH — Self-driving vehicle technology firm Aurora Innovation has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, David Maday, will participate in a fireside chat at the
Indiana State Police investigating crash involving semi, passenger cars
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is investigating a crash involving two passenger vehicles and an 18-wheeler that shut down U.S. 6
Volvo honored for advancing women in trucking industry
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) for its leadership in helping to advance women in
Peterbilt delivers electric truck to City of Roses Disposal and Recycling
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has delivered a new, zero-emissions Model 520 Electric Vehicle (EV) refuse truck to City of Roses (COR) Disposal and Recycling in
XPO doubles down on commitment to military veterans
GREENWICH, Ct. — Freight transportation company XPO has received national recognition for its support of the military community and being an employer of choice for
DOTsfty develops new software for trucking fleet safety managers
BELLVUE, Wash. — DOTsfty has announced a new automated driver training software aimed at helping safety managers of trucking fleets improve the safety and efficiency
New Jersey crash involving tractor-trailer leaves 1 dead
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A man is dead after the van he was driving was struck by a tractor-trailer along Interstate 295. According to police,
Trucker damages Georgetown, Colorado, properties, flees
GEORGETOWN, Colo. — Georgetown, Colorado, police are searching for a truck driver who fled the scene of a single-vehicle crash that damaged a bridge and nearby
Dill debuts new bluetooth tire pressure monitoring system
OXFORD, N.C. — On Nov. 7, Dill Air Control Products announced the debut of its new Bluetooth Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) at the
More than 56% of drivers optimistic that end of freight recession is near, survey shows
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — More than 50% of drivers say they are not actively seeking new driving jobs, and more than 56% believe the end of
Tennessee Department of Transportation honored with three awards for excellence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced its trio of wins for its marketing and communications campaign excellence. According to a press
Congress weighing overtime for truckers with new bill
WASHINGTON — The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act (GOT) has been introduced in the House and Senate this week in an effort to level the
UPS tractor-trailer driver dies due to wreck caused by man fleeing police
INDIANAPOLIS — A UPS tractor-trailer driver is dead after a wreck following a police chase created a traffic backup on Nov. 7 along Interstate 65