J.B. Hunt awards $55k to classrooms via Adopt-a-ClassÂ
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has awarded a total of $55,000 to 55 classrooms throughout the country during the 10th consecutive year
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New Averitt facility to service Memphis area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Averitt Express has opened a new facility in the Memphis area. The facility has 260,000 square feet of enclosed space to handle the flow
PA Turnpike Commission approves 5% toll increase for 2023
HARRISBURG, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) on Nov. 28 approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers.
‘Eyes on 94’ law enforcement campaign focusing on big rigs along Interstate 94
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Multiplate law enforcement agencies are conducting a commercial vehicle safety blitz through Friday, Dec. 2, along Interstate 94 in Michigan, Indiana
Drivers, carriers asked for opinions in predatory towing survey
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has issued a call for motor carriers and drivers to participate in a new ATRI data collection
Musk: Tesla Semi completes 1st journey hauling full load
AUSTIN, Texas — The Tesla Semi Class 8 electric truck has successfully completed its first fully loaded, long-haul journey on a full charge, company owner
Oregon DOT considering adding tolls to Interstates 5, 205
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting the public to comment on an upcoming study about tolling Interstates 5 and 205.
ACT Research’s Class 8 Tractor Dashboard drops 6th time in 7 months
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard slipped in September to a
Outwest Express, American One Source agree to settle sex discrimination charge
ST. LOUIS — Outwest Express, a transportation services company, and American One Source, a professional employer organization that provides human resource services, have agreed to
Higgins named senior legal VP for Volvo, Mack trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greg Higgins has been named the senior vice president of legal and compliance, general counsel and secretary for Volvo Trucks North America
Diesel prices inch downward as fuel supply crunch shows signs of easing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel prices continue to trickle down as U.S. stocks of road diesel show signs of stabilization and even increasing slightly. This
Viral video shows man guiding 18-wheeler into parking spot from outside of cab
DALLAS — A video that’s widely circulating on social media showing a man parking an 18-wheeler while standing outside the cab’s driver’s door has many
Used Class 8 retail sales fall in October, countering seasonal expectations
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class
New study claims many Americans feel unsafe while driving near big rigs
WESTLAKE, Texas — According to a new study on trucking fleet safety, many Americans “feel greatly impacted by unsafe fleet driving behaviors.” The study was
Oregon faces snow-plow driver shortage heading into winter
PORTLAND, Ore. — A shortage of snow plow drivers has made clearing the roads in Oregon a challenge, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Freight company Transport Investments now known as Bridgeway Connects
PITTSBURGH — Transport Investments Inc. has changed its name to Bridgeway Connects Inc. Bridgeway has grown to handle over 500,000 loads annually, a news release
Ship.Cars, Monk AI partner to streamline inspection process
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Ship.Cars has partnered with Monk AI to deliver AI inspection reports to drivers using the Ship.Cars Electronic Proof of Delivery app. With
Conspirator sentenced to probation on racketeering charges related to moving company
CINCINNATI — A man involved in a conspiracy to rip off customers of a moving company has been sentenced to probation by the U.S. District
Tanker truck driver survives crash off I-10 bridge
RURAL LOUSIANA — A tanker truck driver was hospitalized on Nov. 22 after his rig wound up in the water below Interstate 10 at the
Spot rates finally see typical rate strength heading into Thanksgiving
NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho — Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending Nov. 18 show a spot market that is experiencing pre-Thanksgiving