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
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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.
Dates set for 2023 CVSA International Roadcheck
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck puts tens of thousands of big rigs and other commercial vehicles under the microscope
ACT Research: December used truck retail volumes exceed typical growth
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary used Class 8 tractor retail volumes increased 20% month-over-month but were 25% lower compared to December 2021, according to the latest
High winds overturn big rig on Golden Gate Bridge in latest round of wild California weather
SAN FRANCISCO — High winds roaring into the California coast on Jan. 14 toppled an 18-wheeler on the Golden Gate Bridge, blocking both southbound lanes,
Trucker Tools completes integration of Banyan’s LIVE Connect software
RESTON, Va. — A full-stack integration between Trucker Tools’ software platform and Banyan Technology’s LIVE Connect software platform is complete. Cleveland-based Banyan Technology’s LIVE Connect software
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
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