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
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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
Feds seeking public comment on ways to streamline infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON — In an effort to help deliver surface transportation projects faster, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a Request
4 Things Truckers Can Do to Boost Their Safety (#4 Will Surprise You)
Next month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold their annual International Roadcheck. The 72-hour inspection event — set to run this year from
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location in South Carolina
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Piedmont, South Carolina, with a new location that opened Thursday, April 14. The travel
Echo Global Logistics garners ‘trustworthy company’ award from Newsweek
CHICAGO — Supply chain services company Echo Global Logistics Inc. has been named to Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023 in the Transport, Logistics
Robot now serving Schneider National workers smoothies
SUNNYVALE, Calif. And GREEN BAY, Wis. –Workers at Schneider National’s Green Bay headquarters can now get a tasty treat served to them by a robot.
Senator visits Virginia Volvo facility to tout battery-electric tax credits
DUBLIN, Va. — Democrat Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine visited Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) facility in Dublin, Virginia, on Thursday, April 13, to discuss
Peterbilt partners with Lincoln Tech to expand technician training program
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has partnered with Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Lincoln Tech) to offer the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) program at its Nashville. “Peterbilt’s
Navistar issues recall due to insufficient wiring, possible fire risk
WASHINGTON — Navistar has issued a significant recall involving 44,887 units due to wiring issues. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic and
PepsiCo takes delivery of new Tesla Semis in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State and local grants have provided 36 new Tesla Semi electric tractors to PepsiCo at essentially no cost to the company. The
Philadelphia police looking for someone to ‘dime out’ suspects in big rig coin theft
PHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating the theft of approximately 1 million dimes that were stolen from the back of a semi-trailer on the morning of
Ray West joins National Motor Freight Traffic Association as COO
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ray West has been named as the new chief operating officer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). A veteran of
Frito-Lay North America partnering with Schneider for electric truck deliveries
PLANO, Texas — Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) has partnered with Schneider National Inc. to complete its first-ever third-party shipment using an electric vehicle. According to
Indiana State Police asking for help investigating shots fired at big rig
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, an Indiana State Police trooper responded to a report of shots fired at
Cover Whale Insurance Solutions announces next phase of Signature Claims Prevention Program
NEW YORK — Commercial trucking insurance provider Cover Whale Insurance Solutions Inc. has begun a new loss prevention initiative. According to a news release, the
Feds announce funding for multi-state bridge improvement plan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced nearly $300 million for nine small-and medium-sized bridge projects in both rural
EPA’s newest proposal to cut big rig emissions drawing ire from trucking industry
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new and stronger set of greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles for model years