ACT Research: Demand for Class 8 tractors strong as 2022 ends
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK report from ACT Research shows an anticipated surge in Class 8 tractor orders coupled with robust,
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Naughty or Nice: GasBuddy study reveals US cities with the ‘Scroogiest’ holiday drivers
TUSCON, Ariz. — The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but hectic schedules, last-minute shopping and travel both near and far can translate
Average US diesel prices drop for 5th straight week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Though in small increments, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. has been in steady decline
Donations help make WYDOT’s I-25 wildlife project reality
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Recent fundraising and monetary donations will help the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) complete a critical wildlife project along Interstate 25. The
Schneider to add nearly 100 battery electric trucks to its fleet
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider will soon begin taking delivery of nearly 100 Class 8 battery electric vehicles (BEV) at its intermodal operations in Southern
J.B. Hunt drivers to deliver wreaths to veterans cemeteries across US
LOWELL, Ark. – This year, 70 J.B. Hunt drivers will help 42 loads of wreaths reach their final destination at veteran cemeteries throughout the country
Wreck under big rig trailer shears off pickup’s roof
RENTON, Wash. — Authorities and motorists south of Seattle dealt with a four-mile-long traffic backup on the morning of Monday, Dec. 12, after a pickup
Fire torches 8 semis at Port of Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. — Eight big rigs were destroyed in a fire on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Port of Oakland. According to the Oakland Fire Department
Iowa governor announces new entry-level CDL training program
DES MOINES, Iowa — In an effort to provide more opportunities for residents to obtain their commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), Iowa Gov. Kem Reynolds has
Indianapolis man facing multiple charges after hitting semi-truck, guardrail on I-74
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. — An Indianapolis man is facing several charges in a hit-and-run accident involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 74 in Montgomery County, Indiana.
Shailen Bhatt confirmed as FHWA administrator
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday, Dec. 8, that Shailen Bhatt has been confirmed as the 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway
Freightflow TMS launches version 2.5
RENO, Nevada — Cloud-based fleet management software company Freightflow TMS has launched its newest version, known as 2.5. The company said in a news release
TravelCenters of America adds 78 semi-truck parking spaces with new central California store
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America (TA) has opened a new store in California, adding 78 big rig parking spaces to the Madera area along
US Senate passes resolution recognizing ‘Wreaths Across America Day’
WASHINGTON — The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution designating Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, as “Wreaths Across America Day.” Introduced by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME)
New truck driver survey offers in-depth peek into personal lives
NEW YORK — On average, truck drivers spend more than 300 days a year on the road making sure the nation’s goods are delivered on
Love’ opens new stores in 4 states, adding 290 new truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Morris, Illinois; Lancaster, Ohio; Loudon, Tennessee; and Carthage, Texas, thanks to four travel stops
Customs agents seize more than $3M of meth hidden inside big rig’s carrot load
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility in San Diego found more than $3 million worth
Schuster fleet adopts speed control system
LE MARS, Iowa — Schuster and E-SMART have announced the completion of a collaboration to bring E-SMART technology to Schuster’s fleet of more than 400
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Bendix mark 15-year partnership
AVON, Ohio – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company marked 15 years of partnership with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on Monday, Dec. 5. “Bendix’s partnership with Utility
FMCSA proposes changes to emergency declaration rules
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to narrow the scope of regulations from which automatic relief is provided for motor carriers providing