Women of Trucking: Heather Paraino loves rich history, amazing people of the industry
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting...
Women of Trucking: Renee Amar discovers rewarding role as industry advocate
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting...
Analysts say infrastructure investment, green initiatives could be good news for truckers
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the recently released North American Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the Biden...
Women of Trucking: Tracy Denora discovered love of industry as a teen
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting...
Women of Trucking: Joyce Brenny transitioned from driver to company owner, works to help...
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognizes the growing number of women who are supporting...
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rebounds to double-digit positive reading in January
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) rebounded in January to a +10.37 reading, roughly matching the November index reading. The December TCI...
2020 sees 13% dip in transborder freight between U.S., Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON — A report released by the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) March 8 showed a 13.3% drop in transborder freight in 2020...
Vaccine, stimulus will impact trucking conditions in the near term
Higher freight volumes got the year 2021 off to a good start, according to reports from several industry sources.The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) seasonally...
ACT’s driver-availability index reflects three-year low
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, which includes data for January 2021, showed a Driver Availability Index that has...
Cellcentric, the Volvo-Daimler fuel-cell joint venture, is now complete
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, and STUTTGART, Germany — Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group completed the formation of a fuel-cell joint venture, dubbed “cellcentric,” on...
Schneider marks 30 years of intermodal transport; touts service as sustainable shipping model
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider is celebrating a milestone this year with the 30th anniversary of the company’s intermodal service. In 1991, in an...
DAT: Spot truckload posts jump 24% week ending Feb. 28
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Amid record freight volumes for the time of year, national average spot truckload van and refrigerated rates swung back up to...
New vs. used: There’s much to consider when looking to purchase a truck
Whether you’re taking the first steps toward owning your own trucking business or you’re a seasoned owner-operator, at some point you’ll have to consider...
ATA’s truck tonnage index rose 1.4% in January but lags 2.1% behind last year
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.4% in January after rising 1.2% in December. In...
Sales and orders point to a strong year for manufacturers
The U.S. Class 8 sales market started 2021 with a strong January that saw sales of 17,164 units, according to data received from ACT...
Old Dominion adds new or renovated service centers in nine US states
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has expanded its network by adding nine service centers in new and existing markets, the company...
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is an important part of your driving record
Although it’s just beginning its second year of existence, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has become a major...
CFI expands logistics to a new facility in Texas
LAREDO, Texas — CFI Logistics and CFI Mexico are expanding into a new facility in Laredo, Texas, building on 36 years of operations in...
Black History Month leaders: Jeff Greer proud to be part of trucking industry
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking...
Black History Month leaders: LaQuenta Jacobs champions inclusivity in transportation industry
During Black History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is recognizing the achievements of professional truck drivers for their modern-day successes in the trucking...
