FMCSA looking for drivers to help in autonomous CMV research
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for truck drivers to help evaluate distractions while driving trucks equipped with autonomous technology. The
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Police kill truck driver who shot co-driver
CHILLICOTHE, Texas — Police in Texas were involved in a shootout Friday morning with a truck driver who had allegedly shot and severely wounded his
Tractor-trailer driver charged in death of motorcyclist
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. — A tractor-trailer driver is facing charges in the death of a motorcyclist in an August crash. WFXR reports that around 1:10
CarriersEdge adds course to help prevent tanker operator injuries
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Canada — CarriersEdge has introduced a course to help drivers avoid injuries while performing tasks directly or indirectly related to operating a tanker.
California regulators eye banning diesel big rig sales by 2040
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If some regulators have their way, diesel big rig sales could be banned in the state of California as early as 2040.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, fueling milestones
GENEVA, Ill. — ClearFlame Engine Technologies officials say the company has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers and fuel providers.
Trucking, logistics companies earn awards for humanitarian work
LAKELAND, Fla. — Several trucking and logistics companies were honored with Humanitarian Logistics Awards from the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Trucker relief fund receives donation on behalf of Highway Transport driver of the year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Highway Transport driver Thomas “Tom” Frain, who earned national driver of the year honors from the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), has
Toyota, Kenworth: Project shows fuel cell electric trucks can match diesel performance
PLANO, Texas — Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co. say they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell
Senate confirms Robin Hutcheson to lead FMCSA
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Robin Hutcheson on Thursday, Sept. 22, to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as the agency’s administrator. Hutcheson’s
New research reflects ‘loose trucking market’ with supply and demand balance rising
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed August volume flat and productivity down, with the supply and demand balance and
PGT Trucking selects Penske Truck Leasing for comprehensive fleet maintenance solutions
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking, Inc. announced Wednesday, Sept. 21, that it selected Penske Truck Leasing as its provider of choice for comprehensive fleet maintenance
Logistics study: Shippers, third-party logistics companies strive to rebalance supply chains
READING, Pa. — With the growing uncertainty of today’s global supply chain, many in the industries that make up this complex system are coming up
Tow truck driver without CDL cited for hauling big rig with driver still inside
ATLANTA — A tow truck driver in Georgia has been cited for hauling a big rig with a reefer trailer attached without a valid CDL
Volvo Trucks to begin customer testing of fuel cell trucks in 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks is running tests of fuel cell electric trucks that only emit water vapor and have an operational range comparable to
J.B. Hunt provides Arkansas football team with new equipment truck
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Lowell, Arkansas-based J.B. Hunt has given the University of Arkansas football team a brand new International LoneStar rig, complete with dry van,
Pilot Co., United Through Reading partner to bring services to veterans in transportation industry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In honor of Truck Driver Appreciation and National Literacy Month, Pilot Co. is partnering with United Through Reading, a national non-profit serving
Energy Department names new executive director of Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation announced Tuesday, Sept. 20, that Gabe Klein, former dommissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation and
Truckstop announces 3 executive appointments to leadership team
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop announced on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the appointment of Julia Laurin as chief product officer and Catherine Saul as senior vice president
Judge rules RI truck tolling system must end
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Rhode Island’s truck tolling system must end within 48 hours, saying the program to fund repairs