J&M Tank Lines celebrates 75th year of business
BIRMINGHAM , Ala. – J&M Tank Lines Inc. is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a family-owned and operated trucking company, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. J&M
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National Motor Freight Traffic Association to once again lead sponsorship of CyberTruck Challenge
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association NMFTA will again serve as the lead sponsor for CyberTruck Challenge — a five-day gathering in
ACT Research: January used truck retails volumes climb 24% month-over-month
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) increased 24% month-over-month and were just 2% higher compared to January of 2022,
Roadrunner expands Smart Network with inbound service to Denver
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Roadrunner is expanding its Smart Network with new inbound service to Denver. It marks the first new market opening in years, “continuing
Trucker Path names Top 100 Truck Stops for 2022
PHOENIX — Trucker Path has revealed the results of its annual ranking of truck stops. The Top Truck Stops winners among chain and independent facilities
BP reaches $1.3B deal to buy TravelCenters of America
HOUSTON – BP Products North America Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase TravelCenters of America for $1.3 billion. The acquisition
Foley releases new driver onboarding SaaS platform
HARTFORD, Conn. — Foley has released its Dash SaaS platform. Aimed at businesses employing drivers, “Dash simplifies the process of onboarding and screening while complying
Tenneco adds new facilities to hydrogen internal combustion engines
NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Tenneco established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan.
ACT Research: CVSA Road Check could be litmus test for spot rates
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK reported truckload spot rates, insights on the upcoming Commercial Vehicle
ATRI launches survey to understand impacts of marijuana legalization
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has created a survey seeking motor carrier input on the impact of marijuana legalization on the trucking
Mack Defense awarded contract for U.S. Army Common Tactical Truck program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Defense has been awarded a contract to design, build and deliver trucks for the prototype and testing phase of the U.S.
Idaho State Police: Snoozing driver drove truck into Lochsa River
IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho — A truck driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel and woke up partially submerged in a Feb. 11 accident on U.S.
Demand for goods remains depressed in North America as recession risk persists
CLARK, N.J., — The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs — fell
Wisconsin officials working to fight back against reckless driving
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) leaders say they are commending Gov. Tony Evers for his new initiatives to combat reckless driving in
FMCSA announces new plan to help reduce big rig crashes
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent commercial vehicle crashes.
Volvo Trucks to showcase ‘Purple Haze,’ enhanced 6-battery pack version of Volvo VNR Electric model
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America will showcase the 2022 Volvo VNL 760 “Purple Haze” — a VNL 760 equipped with the latest D13
Arpin International Group acquires Florida-based Stephens Moving Services
WEST WARWICK, R.I. – Arpin International Group has announced its acquisition of Stephens Moving Services of Cape Coral, Florida. This acquisition “will facilitate the continued
Grants to tackle big truck emissions at ports set to open soon as DOT announces funding for port improvements
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making available more than $662 million in
Tractor-trailer driver extracted through windshield after Louisiana wreck closes I-12
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. — A tractor-trailer driver had to be pulled through his rig’s windshield after a crash caused the truck to overturn on Feb.
ACT Research: 2023 looking healthy for Class 8 sales — so far
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research continues to see healthy sales and build trends for Class 8 into 2023, despite apparent stumbling freight picture, higher financing