Net big rig trailer orders see September bump
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary reports show that net trailer orders in September totaled 25,700 units, up approximately 45% from August, but around 10% lower than
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ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 0.5% in September
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in September after rising 2.1% in August. Trucking
FMCSA’s pandemic emergency declaration ends
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has not renewed its emergency declaration and hours-of-service waiver related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration,
Nebraska officials celebrate latest milestone of Heartland Expressway
ANGORA, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and other state and local dignitaries gathered on Oct. 17 to celebrate
InDoT temporarily suspends oversize, overweight loads on I-65 bridge
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation  is temporarily suspending active oversize and overweight permits for loads traveling on the Interstate-65 bridge over State Road
Diesel prices continue to rise
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel prices are rising again as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues to rage and OPEC+ makes good on its
TNTTruck app adopts paperless onboarding, coverage enrollment for independent contractors
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Independent contractors driving for a motor carrier can now use the TNTruck app to enroll or manage coverage for TrueNorth’s Independent
FMCSA set to roll out final speed limiter proposal in June 2023
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to unveil its final proposal regarding commercial motor vehicle speed limiters next year. The
TCA remodels driver recognition program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has launched its reworked annual driver recognition contest. Dubbed TCA Professional Drivers of the Year, the program features a
High wind warning issued for Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — A high wind warning has been issued for the Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas. According to the
Pilot opens new location in California; completes remodels of 8 more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Company is celebrating the opening of a new travel center in Palmdale, California, and the completion of eight more store remodels
Carriers, professional drivers needed to help with Wreaths Across America
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA), a national nonprofit organization that organizes the delivery of Christmas wreaths to the graves of deceased armed
Truck driver pulled from burning rig on Pennsylvania Turnpike
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — Good Samaritans helped extricate a driver from a tractor-trailer that caught fire after crashing into a bridge pillar on the Pennsylvania
White House announces first ever Bridge Investment Program grants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the first round of grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s competitive
Feds sending states nearly $60B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for roads, bridges
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released $59.9 billion in Fiscal Year 2023 apportionments for 12 programs to support
Truckers Christmas Group opens nominations to help drivers, families in need
PARK CITY, Kan. — The Truckers Christmas Group (TGCO), an organization that raises funds to help professional truck drivers and their families in the United
Man killed while pumping gas after big rig slams into station; driver arrested for intoxication, causing death
L’ANSE, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) say a man is dead after a suspected drunk driver behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer crashed into
2 more defendants plead guilty in scheme to intentionally collide cars with big rigs
NEW ORLEANS — Two people have pleaded guilty in a scheme to commit mail fraud in connection with a staged collision involving a tractor-trailer. Herbert
More than 1,700 CMV violations found during CVSA’s Inspection Initiative
WASHINGTON — From June 13-17, commercial motor vehicle inspectors examined 6,204 vehicles transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) and 6,668 HM/DG packages in Canada and the
Volvo Trucks North America marks 25,000 deliveries to Penske Truck Leasing
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America hosted Penske Truck Leasing executives at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Virginia, on Thursday, Oct. 13,