TravelCenters of America sees growth in ’22 with dozens of new franchise agreements
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America (TA) signed 30 new franchise agreements in 2022, reaching its annual target. According to a news release “the company
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Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler kills 5
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Five people are dead after a tractor-trailer rear-ended five vehicles, causing them to hit another big rig and burst into flames on
Circle Logistics promotes 2 to senior vice presidential roles
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Two Circle Logistics executives are moving up the chain of command. Derek Holst has been promoted from vice president of sales
Florida Turnpike chain-reaction crash involving 3 big rigs kills 1 driver
STUART, Fla. — A truck driver was killed just before 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, after a chain-reaction crash in the southbound lanes of
Aftermarket truck parts sales seeing downturn
MANHASSET, N.Y. – Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting’s Parts Aftermarket Sales Leading Indicator (PLI) decreased by 0.9% in November 2022, following a decrease of 0.4% in
Drivewyze, Bestpass collaborate to provide GPS-based toll trip reporting
PLANO, Texas – Drivewyze and Bestpass, Inc. have formed a new partnership to address fleet and driver pain points with tolling. The partners “are aligning
Wreaths Across America Radio roundtable to focus on veterans’ success
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America Radio’s eighth roundtable discussion will be focused on service and success through sharing stories of resilience, purpose and
CARB settles for $305K with Burrtec Waste for environmental violations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has reached a settlement agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. and its sister company EDCO Disposal
Freight cycle in transition; spot market bottoming quickly
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The spread between spot and contract freight rates has started tighten, according to the latest report from ACT Research. Tim Denoyer, ACT
Indiana State Police search for semi-truck that struck, damaged overpass
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Indiana State Troopers are searching for a semi-truck that hit an overpass bridge and caused extensive damage in Allen County, Indiana.
Driver ditches loaded big rig in Washington bay after brakes fail
MANCHESTER, Wash. — A truck driver was uninjured after his rig’s brakes failed on Wednesday, Jan. 12, in Manchester, sending the tractor-trailer off a nearby
WIT’s January member of the month has a passion for the trucking industry
PLOVER, Wisc. — Alicia Wilson has been named the January Member of the Month by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). When she was growing
Moving company scam conspiracy leader sentenced to 72-month prison term
CINCINNATI – A Miami man has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for conspiring in a racketeering enterprise to defraud individuals through moving companies
Van segments end 2022 with bump in spot rate gains
NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho — Spot rates and volumes in the Truckstop system performed according to expectations during the first week of 2023, which ended Jan.
Delaware CDL holders can now self-certify online
DOVER, Dela. — The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is now offering an online self-certification option for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. CDL drivers
Estes Express Lines appoints new president, COO
RICHMOND, Va. — Estes Express Lines announced Jan. 10 the promotion of Vice President of Process Improvement Webb Estes to president and chief operating officer.
BlueGrace Logistics names new VP of credit and billing
TAMPA, Fla. — BlueGrace Logistics has named Carol Haeck vice president of credit and billing. According to a news release, the new role “reflects a critical
ACT Research: Â Data indicates softer 2023 economic downturn
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Moderating core personal consumption expenditures, slowing jobs growth and decelerating wage inflation indicate the Fed’s campaign to bring inflation under control may
Diesel prices, teetering up, down in recent weeks, land down for now
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Picture current diesel fuel prices as children in a playground on a seesaw. Up and down. Up and down. According to
Head-on collision kills 2 truck drivers in Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. — Two truck drivers are dead after a head-on collision on Monday, Jan. 9, in Michigan. According to the Michigan State Police