New tractor production exceeds build plans for March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Demand for new tractors stayed fairly strong in March, despite the turmoil experienced in the banking sector and yet another interest rate
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ArcBest recognized for employing military veterans
FORT SMITH, Ark. — National supply chain logistics company ArcBest has received a VETS Indexes Employer Award, earning a 4 Star Employer designation. According to
Driver arrested after millions of fentanyl pills found in green bean shipment
OTAY MESA, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry in California recently intercepted 3,520,000 fentanyl pills
Truckstop survey focuses on freight broker fraud
BOISE, Idaho — A new survey commissioned by Truckstop shows that freight brokers spend significant time and resources to prevent fraud. Timed with the Transport
NHTSA taking steps to advance safety in crashes involving passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formed a new 16-member advisory committee on tractor-trailer underride protection in an effort to better protect
Lower rates beginning to impact freight capacity as ‘pendulum of pricing power’ sits with shippers
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Soft freight demand will likely linger for a while, but emerging capacity removal will be key to rebalancing, according to ACT Research.
Transportation Insight, Nolan Transportation Group appoint Mark Vale as new CFO
ATLANTA — Transportation Insight (TI) and Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), a leading provider of non-asset tech-enabled enterprise logistics and freight brokerage solutions in North America,
NoCell Technologies, National Star Route Mail Contractors Association team up against distracted driving
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — NoCell Technologies and the National Star Route Mail Contractors Association (NSRMCA) have formed a partnership to help reduce distracted driving. NSRMCA represents
Ancra Cargo, Ancra Systems BV announce consolidation plan
HEBRON, Ky. — Automated truck unloading systems company Ancra Systems plans to consolidate its operations under Ancra Cargo to expand their North American infrastructure, as
Grote Industries acquires Star Headlight and Lantern Co.
AVON, N.Y. — Grote Industries has announced that Star Headlight and Lantern Co. Inc. will become part of the newly created Star Safety Technologies by
Transflo launches digital fuel payment technology
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo and Comdata have teamed up to create the Transflo Wallet, a mobile-app-based cardless fuel payment system. According to a news release,
ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased 5.4% in March
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.4% in March after increasing 0.9% in February. In March,
FMCSA requests comments on plan to expand types of crashes analyzed in SMS database
WASHINGTON — On April 13, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) posted a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on the agency’s
Wyoming receives grant to replace I-80 bridges
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has announced that the Federal Railroad Administration has accepted a multi-million-dollar grant request to replace two
National Work Zone Awareness Week a safety reminder for drivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is joining other departments of transportation across the country to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week.
Average diesel fuel price rises, breaking 10-week streak of declines
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The price for an average gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. rose slightly on April 17, ending multiple weeks of
TravelCenters of America offering truck drivers free mid-trip inspections
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Ahead of this year’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 16-18, TravelCenters of America (TA) is offering free
Estes promotes 2 women to new executive roles
RICHMOND, Va. — Estes Express Lines has announced two promotions within its executive team. Sara Graf, now vice president of sustainability, culture and communications, previously
Preliminary used truck same dealer sales ballooned in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume managed a sizable gain, ballooning 23% month-over-month in March. The improvement was
EPA to host virtual public meeting on proposed big truck emissions rules
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a two-day virtual public hearing May 2-3 on its proposed Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards