Amogy announces success in testing ammonia-powered big rig
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Amogy Inc. has successfully tested the first ammonia-powered, zero-emission Class 8 semi-truck. After integrating its technology into a 5 kW drone in
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ACT Research:Â Class 8 orders hit 30,600 units in December
COLUMBUS, Ind. – December Class 8 net orders were healthy, bringing total year-end ordering activity to 159,000 (Sep-Dec), according to ACT Research’s State of the
New NTSB report finds booze, pot as primary drugs detected in impaired drivers
​​​WASHINGTON — Actions from federal and state agencies are needed to address the continuing problem of impaired driving, including from alcohol, cannabis and multiple drug
Former FMCSA investigator admits to extortion scheme
HOUSTON — A former Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) investigator has pleaded guilty to extortion, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. As part of a
American Trucking Associations unveils new Washington headquarters
WASHINGTON — After leaving Washington in 1984, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is announcing that it has fully moved into its new D.C. headquarters building,
1 dead after tractor-trailer crashes into construction convoy
BRYAN, Texas — A tractor-trailer crashed into a construction convoy, killing a person the night of Jan. 10 in Bryan. KBTX reports the accident happened
ACT Research: Spot rates see first big upswing into 2023
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Truckload spot rates experienced their first significant upswing in the past year from late November into early January, and the spread between
Fleet Advantage offering complimentary financial analysis of fleet operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage is offering a complimentary financial analysis of their fleet operations, including a lease versus purchase analysis, as part of Financial Wellness
New study ranks Iowa as best US state for driving
WASHINGTON — Iowa is the best state for driving, according to WalletHub’s ranking of the best and worst states to drive in for 2023. The
Tractor-trailer spills frozen McChicken patties onto Kentucky highway in rollover
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A tractor-trailer rolled over and spilled frozen McChicken patties onto Interstate 71 in Henry County, Kentucky, causing the roadway to shut down
Tractor-trailer crash blocking traffic on Wickliffe-Cairo Bridge on US 51
PADUCAH, Ky. — A tractor-trailer crash has blocked traffic on Wickliffe-Cairo Bridge on U.S. 51 that crosses the Ohio River on Monday, Jan. 16. The
Leonard’s Express wins TCA Fleet Safety Award for 50, 100 million-mile fleets
FARMINGTON, N.Y. — Leonard’s Express has won the 47th Annual Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Fleet Safety Award for fleets that travel between 50 and 100
Paper Transport obtains two new locations in downtown Green Bay
DE PERE, Wis. — Paper Transport has obtained two new locations in the Broadway District of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The first location is within Base
PGT Trucking expands executive with promotions in accounting, safety
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking Inc. officials have promoted Sharyn Stewart to controller and Joseph Newton to director of safety. Stewart, a Youngstown State University
First Call Logistics expands into Dallas area with new facility
IRVING, Texas — First Call Logistics recently celebrated the opening of a new location in Irving. The facility, built to house 35,000 square feet of
MLK fought for garbage truck drivers’ rights just before assassination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the nation celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16 — a federal holiday — many
California dairy farm using 2 electric big rigs as part of Volvo LIGHTS project
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America customer Rockview Farms has deployed two Volvo VNR (Volvo North American Regional) Electric trucks to support farm-to-customer deliveries
Bobtail truck crashes into Pennsylvania grocery store as driver takes food break nearby
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A bobtail semi rolled backward and crashed through the wall of a Pennsylvania supermarket on Jan. 11, leaving a giant hole
S&R appoints new general manager
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — S&R Truck LLC has appointed Mark Snyder as general manager. Snyder comes with 18 years in the fabrication industry, four years in
Indiana troopers find $400K worth of cocaine in big rig’s sleeper
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — A truck driver was arrested on Jan. 12 for transporting more than 20 pounds of cocaine along Interstate 70 in Indiana.