Vision Truck Group becomes Volvo’s fifth certified EV dealer in Canada
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has named Vision Truck Group as the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in the Greater Toronto
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Truck driver facing 5 vehicular homicide charges after crash
DAYTON, Ohio — A 29-year-old Florida big rig driver is facing several homicide charges after a three-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of four adults
Diesel prices continue falling over holidays
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel prices have dropped for the seventh consecutive week, now sitting at $4.537 per gallon, on average, throughout the nation. That’s
NYC DOT launches commercial pay-by-app pilot
NEW YORK CITY — New York City’s Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) will begin a commercial pay-by-app pilot program on 6th Avenue beginning Jan. 9. The
Used Class 8 retail volumes trend downward, according to ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) were down 19% month-over-month in November, according to the latest release of the State
ACT Research: Net trailer orders decline in November
COLUMBUS, Ind. – November net U.S. trailer orders of 39,590 units were 17% lower compared to last month, -27% on a seasonally-adjusted basis, and 22%
USDOT awards $273.9M to rural transportation improvement projects
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $273.9 million to 12 projects through its new Rural Surface Transportation Grant program. The program
TMAF spotlights trucking industry members for charitable efforts
Washington, D.C. — Last fall, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), asked member of the trucking industry to “toot their own horns,” so to speak, and
Iowa DOT to close a portion of I-35, pull snowplows due to hazardous conditions
AMES, Iowa — Road conditions have become extremely hazardous in northern portions of the state, making travel in some areas impossible. Closure of a portion
Road rage blamed for tractor-trailer’s crash into San Antonio home
SAN ANTONIO – A tractor-trailer’s crash into a San Antonio home on Thursday, Dec. 22, is being blamed on road rage, according to San Antonio
CMV bans in effect in northeast due to winter weather
ALBANY, N.Y. — The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for parts of western and central New York, prompting an emergency declaration and
ACT Research: Expect decline in economic activity to cut use of CVs
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The longer inflation remains elevated, the more aggressively the Fed will respond with higher interest rates, according to ACT Research’s Commercial Vehicle
FMCSA declares emergency for movement of heating fuels
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued an Emergency Declaration for the movement of heating fuels in response to severe winter and
FMCSA denies Trucking Alliance’s request to add hair testing for drugs
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied the Trucking Alliance’s (TA) request for hair testing results to be included in the
CMV ban in effect on parts of New York Thruway
ALBANY, N.Y. – A commercial vehicle ban is in effect along parts of the New York Thruway beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, due
Autonomous vehicle company TuSimple to cut workforce by 25%
SAN DIEGO — Autonomous trucking technology company TuSimple has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25% as the company restructures. Company officials made the
Ohio Turnpike issues weather event travel restriction for high-profile vehicles
BEREA, Ohio — In anticipation of a major weather event, the Ohio Turnpike has issued a travel restriction for all high-profile vehicles from 6 a.m.,
Food Logistics names Fleet Advantage 2022 Top Software & Technology Provider
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage has been awarded Food Logistics’ 2022 Top Software & Technology Providers Award for the ninth consecutive year. The Top Software
Trucker Path, Transport Pro partner to expand load visibility for drivers, fleets
PHOENIX — Brokers using the Transport Pro TMS solution can now post loads on the Trucker Path TruckLoads digital freight exchange. The integration with TruckLoads
Young Trucks becomes first Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealership in Ohio
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealers into Canton, Ohio, with Young Trucks. “Adding