Five people convicted, sentenced on diesel fuel theft charges
MIAMI — Five people have been sentenced to incarceration and probation after being convicted of stealing diesel fuel in Florida. Kirk Russell, Carl Wallace and
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Pilot Flying J honors 2022 Road Warriors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J has revealed the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest, which recognizes truck drivers who go above and beyond
Heavy-duty truck, semi-trailer auction values hold steady in September
LINCOLN, Neb. — According to the newest market reports from Sandhills Global, inventory levels in the heavy-duty truck and semi-trailer categories have decreased two months in
Volvo Trucks North America announces Nuss Truck & Equipment as its first Certified EV Dealer in Midwest
GFREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is expanding its Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer network with the certification of Nuss Truck & Equipment’s Roseville, Minnesota,
UK-based L-Charge develops its first US mobile EV charger
LONDON and CALIFORNIA — L-Charge officials have announced the development of their first U.S. mobile electric vehicle charger, which will first be deployed in California. USA Truck
TCA opens window for 2022 Fleet Safety Awards
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2022 Fleet Safety Awards are now open. The competition, which runs through Oct. 20, is open to
Leonard’s Express helps construct community playground by offering in-kind hauling services
FARMINGTON, N.Y. — Leonard’s Express delivered five truckloads of raw materials and playground equipment more than 1,000 miles, free of charge, from Delano, Minnesota, to
I-70 accident sends truck driver to hospital via air ambulance
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. — A tractor-trailer driver was airlifted on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from an accident on Interstate 70 in Indiana after a passenger vehicle
Facebook users have fun commenting about Florida Highway Patrol’s big rig
FT. MEYERS, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has been busy over the past two weeks dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which
Owner-operator Tony Green wins 2022 Landstar Deliver to Win Truck
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When Tony Green found out he had won a brand new tractor as part of Landstar System Inc.’s Deliver to Win Truck
Long-term I-285 lane reductions coming soon for Atlanta
ATLANTA — To further advance the Transform 285/400 interchange reconstruction project to final completion, the contractor for the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will
Class 8 tractor orders hit highest ever monthly total
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary North American Class 8 net tractor orders for September totaled 53,700 units, an all-time high, while orders for North American Classes
CVSA announces enhanced CMV inspection program for autonomous trucks
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced a new inspection standard and procedure designed to govern inspections of commercial motor vehicles equipped
Werner inks deal to acquire Baylor Trucking
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises Inc. has signed a definitive agreement and closed on the acquisition of FAB9, Inc., doing business as Baylor Trucking Inc.
Volvo Trucks introduces vendor direct shipping program for EV chargers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has announced a new program to provide streamlined access to electric vehicle charging offerings for dealers and fleet
SelecTrucks opens new used-truck dealership near Columbus, Ohio
FORT MILL, South Carolina — SelecTrucks has opened its 41st location. The newest dealership is in West Jefferson, Ohio, west of Columbus. SelecTrucks of Columbus offers
10-4, Good Buddy: Truckstop set to celebrate National CB Radio Day as new holiday hauling data is released
BOISE, Idaho — To kick off the anticipated increased movement of freight for the holiday season, Truckstop is celebrating 10-4 day, also known as National
Website launched to keep public informed on Illinois’ I-80 reconstruction project
JOLIET — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has launched a new website to provide the public with the latest information on the $1.2 billion
Lone Star State officials: New cable barrier saving lives on Texas highways
AUSTIN, Texas — A recent review of four Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) districts shows the success of more than 130 miles of new cable
INDOT Announces I-70 traffic shift on North Split project
MARION COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation (IDOT) is asking motorists to be aware of a significant traffic shift on the North Split project