US freight cycle near bottom as capacity begins to tighten
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The freight cycle remains weak, according to the latest release of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report, but
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Average US diesel prices continue downward slide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices are at their lowest point since Jan. 31, 2022. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the
Stephen Roy hired as president of Mack Trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Stephen Roy has been named president of Mack Trucks, a subsidiary of Volvo Group. In that role, he will also sit on
PACCAR, Toyota expand hydrogen fuel cell truck collaboration using Kenworth, Peterbilt models
BELLEVUE, Wash. and PLANO, Texas — PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America Inc. (TMNA) are expanding efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel
CTK Trucking & Logistics expands services in New York area
NEW YORK — CTK Trucking & Logistics, a family-owned company offering trucking, logistics, demolition and junk removal services in the New York City area, has
TravelCenters of America approves BP takeover
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Stockholders with TravelCenters of America Inc., franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center brands, have approved the
Oklahoma City firefighters rescue truck driver whose rig ran off I-44 bridge
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City firefighters took part in the harrowing rescue of an 18-wheeler driver on Sunday, May 14, after his rig busted through
Preliminary used Class 8 truck same dealer retail sales shrank in April
COLUMBUS, IN – The preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume balloon deflated in April, shrinking 22% month-over-month, according to the latest
International Roadcheck is here; TA service centers offering free mid-trip inspections to help drivers prepare
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck begins this week on Tuesday, May 16, and runs through Thursday, May 18. This high-visibility,
Iowa caps monetary civil liability for trucking companies, drivers
DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa has enacted a new law capping the amount of money a trucking company or commercial driver can
Armstrong Transport Group recognized as a ‘US Best Managed Company’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Armstrong Transport Group has been selected as a 2023 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal,
Truck driver arrested after sideswiping another rig’s trailer on I-70 in Putnam County, Indiana
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. — A 32-year-old Indianapolis truck driver has been arrested for driving under the influence after his rig sideswiped another semi’s trailer on
Houston area man sent to prison for smuggling 20 in locked FedEx trailer
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 33-year-old Humble, Texas, man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of smuggling 20 non-U.S. citizens, according to
Month of May will be pivotal for truckload volume, says DAT’s Adamo
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes declined and national average spot rates for dry van and refrigerated loads fell for the fourth consecutive month in
Snoozing trucker plows big rig into Dublin, Georgia, federal courthouse
DUBLIN, Georgia — A drowsy truck driver wrecked their semi into a Georgia federal courthouse on Thursday, May 11, shattering one of the structure’s columns.
CVSA issues inspection bulletins on tire inflation systems, braking aids
WASHINGTON — Ahead of this year’s International RoadCheck, which begins on May 16, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has issued two inspection bulletins related
TFI International announces 2 LTL acquisitions
MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. is set to acquire Siemens Transportation Group (STG) and has completed the acquisition of Hot Line Freight Systems. Terms of
NACFE hosting electric truck event to glean data on green equipment
WASHINGTON — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has announced that eight fleet depots will participate in its Run on Less — Electric
2 killed after big rig obliterates Cadillac in Lake Wales, Florida
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Two people have been killed after a Cadillac driven by a Haines City, Florida, man ran a red light and was
Report shows decline in distracted driving since new Ohio law went into effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and leaders from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division