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
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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
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