McALLEN, Texas — The federal government has closed railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, raising concerns about the potential impact on cross-border trade and American
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1% in November after increasing 0.8% in October. In November,
DALLAS — Averitt associates are in their holiday spirit. They’ve prepared more than 15,000 personalized Christmas cards to be delivered to U.S. soldiers who are
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Final November Class 8 net orders, at 41,732 units, were up 28% year-over-year, with tractor orders up 20% and vocational equipment orders
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Over the past 18 months, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Vehicle Investigations Branch recovered more than $5.2 million dollars in cargo theft
WASHINGTON — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, that it has opened applications for $9.7 billion in multi-year funding. The federal funds,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices are down across the nation. According to the Energy Information Administration, the average price for a gallon
NASHVILLE — Country-rap musician Jelly Roll is playing Santa Claus in Nashville. The singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, recently brought a tractor-trailer packed
BEAVERTON, Ore. — There are three major threats to 2024’s freight market: Soft pricing; unpredictable costs; and threats of fraud and cyber crime. This is
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is seeking nominations for the annual Women In Trucking Driver of the Year award sponsored by
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The economic strength seen in 2023, which surprised some economists, could provide less ballast for freight in 2024. However, supply contraction should
This story was updated Dec. 20, 2023, to specify that only industries regulated by the FMCSA would be impacted by the proposed legislation. WASHINGTON —
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and ARLINGTON, Va. — National Wreaths Across America Day took place on Dec. 16 at more than 4,225 participating locations across
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Tony Doughty, from Greenville, Texas, a TCA Highway Angel for stopping and using
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced $817 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 385 Safe Streets and Roads for
