ATA: Truck driver shortage remains at near-record high
WASHINGTON — While the American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimates in 2022 that the truck driver shortage will remain near its historical high at nearly 78,000
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Volvo’s electromobility tool to help customers make decisions on electric trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new electromobility total cost of ownership (TCO) tool to help potential customers decide whether purchasing
DTNA to integrate Lytx video telematics system, cameras into select trucks
SAN DIEGO — Select Freightliner and Western Star tractor models will soon be equipped with a new telematics and camera system designed to improve safety.
J.B. Hunt driver hits 5 million safe driving miles
LOWELL, Ark. – For just the second time in the company’s 60-plus year history, a driver for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has achieved 5
ACT Research: Class 8 Tractor Dashboard drops 5th time in 6 months
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard dropped in August to a -3 reading, according to ACT Research’s Transportation Digest. This
Women In Trucking Association names 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking finalists
PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association (WIA) has announced the four finalists for the 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by Daimler Truck
Court: Man defrauded truck drivers in ‘double-broker’ scheme operated out of Mexico
SAN DIEGO — A resident of Mexico has pleaded guilty in federal court on Oct. 6 to criminal charges stemming from a scheme to defraud
TravelCenters of America names Citizen Driver Award winners
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America’s (TA) newest Citizen Driver Award winners are Susie Deridder of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, and Douglas Ralph Smith of
Diesel prices flatline after several weeks of increases; OPEC+ production cuts still a concern
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. has remained flat since Oct. 17 at $5.34 per
Parade, TruckSmarter integrate for improved freight brokering
SAN FRANCISCO — Parade has announced a partnership with TruckSmarter that will give truck drivers real-time access to freight brokers. Brokers, in turn, can use
Penske expands used truck network
READING, Pa. — Penske has increased the footprint of its network of used truck centers with four new locations in Kansas City, Missouri; Chicago; and
ATA honors 9 companies with inaugural Change Leader Award
SAN DIEGO — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has presented nine companies with the inaugural ATA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award for their
Peterbilt’s advanced technology vehicles on display at ATA event
SAN DIEGO — Peterbilt Motors Co. is showcasing its advanced technology vehicles at the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition show in San
USDOT sending $50M to Florida for infrastructure repair after Hurricane Ian
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the immediate availability of $50 million in quick release emergency relief (ER)
Paccar issues recall for nearly 80,000 trucks over faulty digital dash display
WASHINGTON — PACCAR has issued a recall for 76,492 late-model Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to a faulty digital dash display. Affected 2022 and 2023
ATA recognizes 9th LEAD ATA graduating class, welcomes 10th
SAN DIEGO — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has welcomed 18 executives into the association’s 10th LEAD ATA program during the ATA Management Conference and
TeraWatt developing I-10 charging corridor for electric big rigs
SAN FRANCISCO — Electric fleet power company TeraWatt Infrastructure is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along
Tradelink Transport increases number of electric trucks in fleet
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America customer Tradelink Transport, a minority-owned trucking company based in Compton, California, recently purchased 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks
California tractor-trailer driver killed in multi-vehicle collision on I-5 in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — A tractor-trailer driver is dead following an Oct. 19 collision with another tractor-trailer on Interstate 5 in Oregon. A Freightliner, operated by
ACT Research: Volume, productivity, supply-demand balance all down in September
Columbus, Ind. – ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, showed volume, productivity and the supply-demand balance all declined in September. The ACT For-Hire Trucking Index is a