Ascent named to Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023 list
BELLEVILLE, Mich. — Global logistics company Ascent has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023. This award is presented by
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Ashley Distribution Services honored with American Trucking Association’s President’s Trophy
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Distribution Services (ADS) has received the President’s Trophy through the American Trucking Association (ATA) in the Between 25-100 Million Miles category
Truck driver wages remain on the upswing
WASHINGTON — According to the National Transportation Institute’s (NTI) National Driver Wage Index, which measures on a quarter-sequential and annual basis the momentum of driver
White House reviewing proposal to require automatic emergency braking on big rigs
WASHINGTON — The White House is now reviewing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposal to require automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems on heavy
Mack Trucks partners with 23XI Racing
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has signed a multi-year partnership with 23XI (twenty-three eleven) Racing to be its official truck partner. The team is co-owned
Wreaths Across America appoints transportation professionals to board
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) has appointed transportation industry veterans Jenny Lovering and Graig Morin as new members of the Board of
KDOT announces call for EV infrastructure projects
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces a Call for Projects for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects in advance of applications being
CVSA’s International Roadcheck fast approaching
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection
New survey shows that majority of owner-operators are satisfied with their jobs
BOISE, Idaho — A new Truckstop commissioned survey of 500 U.S.-based owner-operator truck drivers indicates that trucking professionals are increasingly satisfied with their profession even
Class 8 truck orders see March decline
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in March were 19,200 units, down 10% year-over-year and 19% month-over-month, according to ACT Research.
Hydrogen trucks: Long-haul’s future?
WASHINGTON — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI have released a new report focusing on hydrogen-powered trucks. The report focuses on
FedEx to consolidate operations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp. plans to consolidate its operating companies into one organization. The announcement came Wednesday, April 5, at a company investor event.
Rhode Island trucking company president admits to conspiracy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The owner and president of a North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based trucking company has admitted to a federal judge in Providence that he
CVSA’s 2023 Out-of-Service Criteria now in effect
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2023 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria are now in effect. The new out-of-service criteria replace and supersede
FMCSA launches ‘Operation Protect Your Move’ to crack down on moving scams
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched Operation Protect Your Move, a nationwide crackdown on scam movers ahead of the busy summer
Bass named Women In Trucking Association’s 2023 Driver of the Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mary “Candy” Bass, a truck driver at Transport Designs Inc., has been named the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association’s fourth annual Driver
Peterbilt delivers 2 electric rigs to Truck King
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Company and PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) have partnered to deliver two Model 579EV Day Cabs to Truck King, a Dallas-area
160 Driving Academy launches new Louisiana location
EVANSTON, Ill. — 160 Driving Academy’s newest location in Shreveport, Louisiana, hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, March 29. Attendees included more than 45
Angelika Mangino named WIT’s April Member of the Month
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Angelika Mangino as its April 2023 Member of the Month. Mangino is the culture
Big rig rolls, spilling load of potatoes in West Virginia
MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. — Thousands of pounds of potatoes spilled from an 18-wheeler’s trailer on Monday, April 3, along Interstate 77 near mile marker six