Volvo Trucks continues push toward electrification
GREENSBORO, N.C. — According to a company statement, Volvo Trucks is leading the market for heavy electric trucks after the first quarter of 2023, both
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PGT Trucking breaks ground on new Laredo terminal facility
LAREDO, Texas — PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, broke ground this week to mark the start
ACT Research: Analysts forecast strong Class 8 production, sales
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Demand for Class 8 tractors has remained resilient, but the latest ACT Research notes that there is softening in big fleet profitability.
Peterbilt launches new Model 589
FORT WORTH, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. unveiled its new Model 589 on Tuesday, May 9, at a special event held at the Texas Motor
Netradyne announces release of artificial intelligence assistant for truck drivers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Netradyne has launched a limited, “invite only” initial release of the artificial intelligence (AI) Driver•i Safety Manager Assistant.
Man who applied for Covid-19 relief money for fake trucking company sentenced to prison
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Leland, North Carolina, man has been sentenced to six months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to
NATSO, Sigma testify on critical role fuel retailers play in nation’s supply chain
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, representing America’s travel centers, truck stops and transportation energy retailers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, testified before Congress on Wednesday,
DAT Truckload Volume Index: April declines make May a pivotal month for truckload freight
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes declined and national average spot rates for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) loads fell for the fourth consecutive month
Lewis Center, Ohio, truck driver honored by state police for safety record
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — The sight of law enforcement isn’t always a welcomed one for truck drivers. But for a Yellow LTL Freight driver, Wednesday,
Hyundai unveils Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric big rig
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hyundai Motor Company has introduced a new Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor for use in North America as part of the
FMCSA launches inaugural safety week with focus on reducing speeding big rigs
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a new commercial motor vehicle (CMV) outreach campaign designed to reduce speeding. Additionally, FMCSA
California Highway Patrol arrests 40 connected to cargo theft
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF), along with CHP investigators assigned to the Cargo Theft Interdiction
Refrigerated spot rates jump again in the latest week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Following their strongest gain of 2023 so far, broker-posted spot rates for refrigerated equipment in the Truckstop system saw an even larger
C.R. England, Torc Robotics plan autonomous trucking pilot program
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Self-driving vehicle technology company Torc Robotics has announced plans to collaborate with C.R. England on a pilot program using C.R. England’s temperature-controlled
Truck parking, diesel tech shortage among top research topics for ATRI this year
WASHINGTON — From expanding truck parking at public rest areas to making it easier to navigate on America’s roadways, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
Nebraska, North Dakota temporarily waive hours-of-service regulations for fuel, ag-related deliveries
LINCOLN, Neb. — The governors of Nebraska and North Dakota have issued emergency waivers for hours-of-service. Both executive orders were handed down on Friday, May
Bestpass to help fleets, owner-operators during HVUT tax season
ALBANY, N.Y. — As tax season begins for fleets and owner operators required to file IRS Form 2990 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), Bestpass
Tripp Transportation announces operations in Pearland, Texas
PEARLAND, Texas — Tripp Transportation Incorporated established truckload operations in Pearland, Texas in June 2021. The trucking company, which provides dry van and bulk liquid
Average US diesel price drops below $4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the first time since Feb. 7, 2022, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. has
Platform Science, Motive partner to improve fleet safety
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Platform Science and Motive have announced a partnership to bolster fleet safety better. According to a news release, the collaboration brings