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
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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
PGT Trucking purchases first Nikola Tre BEV semi-truck
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking Inc. has purchased their first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle semi-truck, becoming the first flatbed trucking company to actively grow its
Nolan Transportation Group launches Beon Rewards
ATLANTA — Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) has launched Beon Rewards, an exclusive program that caters to the needs of smaller fleets. NTG officials say the goal
PennDOT educational tools aim to help drivers understand winter services
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) District 2 is reminding motorists that being prepared for winter weather includes being educated about the
NHTSA data for much of 2022 shows miniscule decline in traffic fatalities
WASHINGTON —Â The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its latest projections for traffic fatalities in 2022, estimating that 31,785 people died in traffic
Sheetz cuts diesel prices by 50 cents at all locations
ALTOONA, Pa. — Sheetz, a Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, is starting the new year by decreasing diesel fuel prices by 50 cents a gallon
Roadrunner implements update of Load Plan 2.0
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Roadrunner has implemented its updated proprietary Load Plan 2.0, speeding up its network across 130 major lanes, representing its fourth round
Torc Robotics partnering with Fortellix for development of autonomous big rig tech
TEL AVIV, Israel — Torc Robotics has announced a multi-year deal to work with Foretellix on Torc’s latest autonomous driving technology for Class 8 trucks.
FMCSA, following DOT mandate, hikes fines for certain violations
WASHINGTON — Violation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules will cost, in some cases, a lot more in 2023 than ever before. The Department
Delaware State Police, Delaware Office of Highway Safety announce ‘Operation Braking Point’
DOVER, Dela. — Delaware law enforcement officials are joining forces for what they are calling a “a zero-tolerance high-visibility campaign enforcement in response to the
JX Truck Center-Gaylord opens new facility with expanded services
GAYLORD, Mich. – JX Truck Center-Gaylord opened the doors of its new facility to customers on Monday, providing an services that include all makes and
Women In Trucking calls for 2023 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award nominations
PLOVER, Wis – Women In Trucking Association, Truckstop and Transportation Intermediaries Association are seeking nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award. The award
GeoSpace Labs releases AI Dashcam
LAKELAND, Fla. — GeoSpace Labs has launch its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dashcam. According to a news release, the AI Dashcam :is supported by an
Montway Auto Transport joins with Auction Direct Transport
CHICAGO, Ill. — Montway Auto Transport has announced that Auction Direct Transport (ADT) has joined forces with the brand. ADT specializes in vehicle shipping and
Fleet Advantage announces CEO’s retirement, successor
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage’s Chief Executive Officer John Flynn, a 40-year veteran of the trucking and transportation industries, retired effective Dec. 31, 2022,
Intermodal Association of North America elects new board members, officers
CALVERTON, Md. – The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) installed its 2023 Board of Directors and officers on Jan. 1. Shelli Austin, president of InTek
Truck transportation industry’s final ’22 job numbers show modest gains
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry gained around 2,100 workers in December 2022 from November, seasonally adjusted data from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) shows.