Fleet Advantage wins Progressive Grocer’s Impact Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage has been named as Progressive Grocer’s Impact Award winner in the category of Sustainability/Resource Conservation. The company was recognized
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Carrier Logistics recognized for product innovation, client growth
ELMSFORD, N.Y. — Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), veteran providers of freight management software for less-than-truckload fleets, has received the SaaS (software-as-a-service) Growth Award from Progress,
Montgomery Logistics names the 2023 Q3 Carrier of the Quarter
BIRMINGHAM — In a Nov. 21 news release, Montgomery Logistics announced Summerford Truck Line of Ashford, Alabama, as the third quarter’s winner for the 2023
Owning the Wheel: Are chrome, custom details worth the expense?
So, you finally got that new-to-you truck. You’ve worked hard, scrimped and saved and searched until you found just the right deal on a used
Clean Energy opens RNG fueling station in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a new renewable natural gas station (RNG) in Baltimore, near the Pulaski Industrial Area, according to a
ATA Truck Tonnage Index increases 1.1% in October
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September. In October,
Freight transporters should be on high alert for would-be thieves this Thanksgiving
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Drivers should be on high alert this week, and should never leave cargo unattended. The risk of cargo theft is expected
Goodyear CEO Richard J. Kramer retires
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that Richard J. Kramer plans to retire as chairman, CEO and president of the
Oregon trucking company hands out free Thanksgiving meals
REDMOND, Ore. — Thanksgiving is a time of year when many give back to their communities. In Redmond, Oregon, the Rizk Transportation Company did just
Spot rates lag seasonal expectations heading into Thanksgiving
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system typically rise just before Thanksgiving, but not this year. According to the latest FTR
Trailer order season continues to show strong bookings, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Peak order season for trailers opened in September, and October net orders continued to show strong bookings, according to ACT Research’s State
Sales of new Class 8 trucks continue slow decline from 2022 numbers
For months, analysts have predicted a slowdown in sales of Class 8 trucks. It appears that it’s finally happening — although at a slower rate
Current freight recession doesn’t fit traditional patterns
It is said that recessions — including freight recessions — are often characterized by the letter shape they form when drawn on a graph. For
ACT Research: Slow going on truckload cycle bottoming process
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Near-term freight markets are likely to continue close to the bottom of the charts, but holiday volatility and the coming new year
Brown NationaLease donates Class-8 trailer to Iowa diesel tech program
ANKENY, Iowa — Representatives from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Brown NationaLease recently gathered for a photo opportunity in front of a 2013
Fleet Intel report highlights trends in driver, technician pay
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Fleet Intel, a division of Conversion Interactive Agency, has released its Q3 2023 Benchmarking Brief Report highlighting trends in truck driver and
Trucking Cares Foundation donates $20K to South Dallas Driving Academy
WASHINGTON — The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF), the trucking industry’s charitable arm, has announced a donation of $20,000 to South Dallas Driving Academy (SDDA), a
Kriete Truck Centers’ social media series back for season 2
MILWAUKEE — Kriete Truck Centers has announced the return of its social media video series, “Forward With Kriete,” with the trailer for season two to
Mack’s UAW workers end strike after five-year deal reached
WASHINGTON — Nearly 4,000 union workers at Mack Trucks have agreed to a new five-year contract, ending a month-long strike, according to the United Auto
Circle Logistics appoints new VP of national sales, new chief technology officer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Circle Logistics has added two new executives to its office suites. According to a news release, Steve Schroeder was appointed the new