Upward momentum slows for truck driver pay; gains still historically strong
MANKATO, Minn. — Mileage, hourly and annual earnings for professional truck drivers continued to grow in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National
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Women In Trucking Association’s Ellen Voie recognized by Navistar
ARLINGTON, Va. — Ellen Voie, founder of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), has been awarded the Nettie Fowler Champion of Change Wward by Navistar
JJ Trucking uses big rig to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer
MENTOR, Ohio — When Brian Lauersdorf, owner of Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based JJ Trucking, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his daughter, Kimberly, and wife, Marilyne, knew they
Shell Rotella officials gearing up for Mid-America Trucking Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shell Rotella is ready for the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). In a news release, the company touts that its MATS booth will
Deutsche Post DHL Group concludes 2022 with record profits
BONN, Germany — Worldwide logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group grew profitably in the past financial year with revenue of 94.4 billion euros, according to
Kyle Ingraham to lead sales, marketing at iShared Transportation
TAMPA, Fla.– Kyle Ingraham has joined iShared Transportation to lead all sales and marketing functions within the organization. A news releases notes that Ingraham has
Antwan Banks joins National Motor Freight Traffic Association
ALEXANDRIA, Va. —Â The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced that Antwan D. Banks has joined the organization as director of enterprise security. In
Cooke Trucking Company acquires BCJ Trucking
Mount Airy, N.C. — Two North Carolina trucking companies have joined forces. At their corporate offices in Mount Airy on March 13, officials with Cooke
Mack Trucks accepting entries for 2024 calendar
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks is launching the Mack Calendar Contest for 2024. The contest is an opportunity for Mack customers to show off their
Swift Transportation launches partnership with NASCAR’s Blaine Perkins
PHOENIX — There’s quite a contrast between a Class 8 tractor and a NASCAR racer. But that doesn’t mean that the two can’t intermingle —
TCA recognizes 5 as Professional Drivers of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named five truck drivers as winners of the 2023 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year at their
RSI Logistics acquired by Trinity Industries
OKEMOS, Mich. — Rail transportation logistics company RSI Logistics Inc. has been acquired by Trinity Industries Inc. for $70 million. According to a news release,
XPO names J. Wes Frye to Board of Directors
GREENWICH, Conn. — Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier XPO has named J. Wes Frye to its board of directors, effective immediately. Frye’s appointment expands the composition of
Trucking jobs see large decline in February
WASHINGTON — New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the trucking industry lost 8,500 jobs in February. In total, there were
Fleet Advantage named one of Monitor’s most innovative companies for 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE – Fleet Advantage has been named one of Monitor’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies in Equipment Finance for the third consecutive year. Monitor’s 2023 Most Innovative
Bestpass, Comdata partner to expand permit ordering services
ALBANY, N.Y. – Bestpass Inc. has announced a partnership with Comdata Inc. that officials from both companies said is designed to assist fleets and owner-operators
Connecticut DOT’s Vision Zero Council aims to create policy to stem state’s roadway deaths
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched the Vision Zero Council with the goal of making the state’s roads safer. The council
Maverick Transportation to deploy Platform Science tech in entire fleet
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and SAN DIEGO — Maverick Transportation and transportation technology company Platform Science have announced a new collaboration to bring Platform Science’s software to
Effort to repeal federal excise tax on new big rigs has broad support
WASHINGTON — Representatives from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and others in the trucking industry are hailing congressional leaders for their efforts to repeal the
FTC Transportation, Bison Transport win TCA Fleet Safety awards
ORLANDO, Fla. — FTC Transportation Inc. of Oklahoma City and Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, won the 2022 Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Fleet Safety