Tri-State Tollway’s remaining ramps to open ahead of schedule
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — The Illinois Tollway will open the remaining ramps at the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294)/Interstate 57 Interchange two years ahead of schedule.
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Drivewyze, Konexial partner to bring weigh station bypass, in-cab safety alerts to My20 ELD customers
DALLAS — Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass, along with Drivewyze Safety+, can now both be activated on Konexial’s My20 ELD, according to a news release.
Big rig fire closes lanes of I-95 in North Carolina
BENSON, N.C. — A tractor-trailer fire blocked traffic for more than an hour following an explosion along Interstate 95 on Sept. 4. WNCN reports that
Fiery crash with tractor-trailer leaves one dead on I-695 in Maryland
PIKESVILLE, Md. — A fiery crash between a disabled tractor-trailer and another vehicle left one man dead. WBAL reports the crash happened around 9 p.m. Sept.
Load2day, Velostics partner to increase throughput, reduce congestion at fuel terminals
HOUSTON — Toptech Systems has announced that its Load2day platform has partnered with Houston-based Velostics. According to a news release, “Velostics and Toptech are working
Tractor-trailer crashes into Pennsylvania home, catches fire
SCRANTON, Pa. — A tractor-trailer crashed into a Scranton home and caught fire in the early morning hours of Sept. 2. WNEP reports the incident
Chase ends in tractor-trailer overturning on I-77
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A big rig driver is facing multiple charges after he allegedly led North Carolina State Highway Patrol officers on a chase down
Fuel prices see ups, downs, over past few weeks
WASHINGTON — U.S. diesel prices have been up and down over the past few weeks, sitting at just over $5 a gallon on Sept. 5,
MPDA announces Trucking for Kids Convoy event
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Maine Professional Drivers Association is preparing for its 24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 18.
Tires break loose from 18-wheeler, crash into elderly woman’s home
LAGRANGE, Ga. — A 91-year-old woman said she is lucky to be alive after two tires from a tractor-trailer crashed through two of the bedrooms
Tractor-trailer driver facing manslaughter charges after fatal collision with motorcycle
MADISON COUNTY, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer driver is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after a fatal collision with a motorcycle in New York State. The Observer
Man accused of running over tractor-trailer driver in road rage incident arrested
SAN ANTONIO — A man accused of running over a big-rig driver during a road rage incident and then leaving the scene was arrested by
ACT Research: August order rebound indicates July weakness an outlier, not a canary
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net tractor orders in August were 21,600 units, while net orders for Classes 5-7 were 18,400 units,
South Dakota’s welcome centers now offer WiFi, more amenities for visitors
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Tourism is providing more amenities, including free access to wireless internet, at interstate welcome centers. Since mid-August,
Pedigree introduces two new tracking tags for OneView
FARGO, N.D. — Pedigree Technologies has added two new Tracking Tags to its OneView platform. According to a news release, “by attaching to outdoor tools,
Energy secretary, U.S. reps visit EV-certified dealership
FONTANA, Calif. — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm visited with Volvo Group leaders while touring TEC Equipment on Sept. 1. TEC Equipment is the
First Call Truck Parts opens Thomasville, Georgia location
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Call Truck Parts has announced the opening of its newest location at 1113 W. Jackson St. in Thomasville, Georgia. Tallahassee, Florida-based
Transport Enterprise Leasing plans to integrate Cummins’ X15H into fleets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC and Cummins Inc. announced recently that TEL has signed a letter of intent planning to purchase Cummins’ 15-liter
Maine Professional Drivers Association, State Police to honor truckers
YORK, Maine — Maine Professional Drivers Association and the Maine State Police will be honoring truck drivers Sept. 12 to kick off National Truck Driver
Penske debuts new truck maintenance on-site guide
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing announced Sept. 2 that it has introduced a new truck maintenance on-site guide, Shipper’s Guide to Outsourcing On-Site Fleet