Feds announce $1.5B to communities around US for infrastructure improvement
WASHINGTON — The White House has announced that $1.5 billion in grant funding will be made available to communities around the country to help shore
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Arkansas detective killed after striking 18-wheeler while escorting Wreaths Across America delivery
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — An Arkansas detective has died after his motorcycle struck an 18-wheeler Saturday, Dec. 17, during a Wreaths Across America event. Benton County
ACT Research takes ride-along on Hyliion HyperTruck ERX
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research recently completed a ride-along on Hyliion’s HyperTruck ERX, a Class 8 hybrid battery-electric and natural gas powertrain that uses a
Big rig driver arrested after hit and run with Nebraska trooper
LINCOLN, Neb. — A 56-year-old North Dakota man was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 15, after a hit and run wreck involving a Nebraska State Patrol
Meijer becomes first retailer to run all-electric semi-trucks in cold climate
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer, a retailer that operates one of the largest fleets in Michigan, is deploying two of the first all-electric semi-trucks outside
Wyoming to temporarily allow propane deliveries outside regular operating hours
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an executive order to allow motor carriers delivering propane to operate outside the regular operating daylight
ACT Research: Preliminary November net trailer orders show demand strength
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary reports show net trailer orders continued to soar in November, with 39,000 units projected to have been booked during the month,
Walmart delivers more than 100K wreaths in support of Wreaths Across America
BENTONVILLE, Ark., and COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – Walmart donated the services of 16 tractor-trailers to transport 100,000 fallen veterans’ wreaths to participating ceremonies across the
Love’s Travel Stops opens new locations in Iowa, California, Illinois
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Muscatine, Iowa, Patterson, California, and Normal, Illinois, after three travel stops opened on Thursday,
Trucker Path partners with American Truck Business Services
PHOENIX – Trucker Path has announced the formation of a partnership with American Truck Business Services (ATBS). “Tax and business planning and reporting are often a
Unlicensed truck driver sentenced to prison after fatal hit and run
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — A Montgomery County, Texas, jury has sentenced former truck driver Matthew Brian Davis to 13 years in prison for fleeing the
Harassment high in trucking industry, new FMCSA study on crime prevention shows
FORDYCE, Ark. — At a small truck stop in rural southern Arkansas, driver Sara Hanson is filling up her Peterbilt before heading on to St.
Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award winner to be announced Friday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The overall program award winner for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence will be announced Friday, Dec. 16, at the U.S. Chamber
Uber Freight partners with Volvo to autonomously ship freight on select routes
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Freight and Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) have announced a partnership to use Volvo’s autonomous tractor technology on the Uber Freight network.
Pennsylvania planning big rig restrictions due to winter weather event
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Ahead of icy and snowy conditions, cold temperatures and high winds across most of the state this weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of
Freight volumes fall in November even as rail strike threat, seasonality provide boost
DENVER — Truckload volumes on the spot market were lower overall but showed relative strength during the latter half of November, according to DAT Freight
Newest ACT Research report says ‘loose’ freight market should ‘rebalance’ in 2023
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has released the December 2022 installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report. Tim Denoyer, ACT
Washington state authorities working to ID body found in burned-out semi
EVERETT, Wash. — Police in Washington state are trying to identify the body of a person found inside a torched big rig. According to the
Cuban national sentenced for role in CDL scheme
EL PASO, Texas — A Cuban man has been sentenced to 11 months in prison, with 36 months of supervised release, for his role in
ArcBest announces retirement of CFO David Cobb
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest announced on Monday, Dec. 12, that David Cobb, chief financial officer, will retire in October 2023 after a 17-year career