Corra Group announces expansion to products tailored for fleet background checks
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Corra Group continues to expand its offerings in the transportation and logistics industry by delivering a full suite of background check solutions
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Volvo to hold unveiling at MCE in Nashville
Volvo is about to invade Music City. According to a release issued by the company, Volvo Trucks North America will announce the latest update to
Marine Veteran to receive 2022 Freightliner Cascadia truck from Progressive Insurance
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — An honored U.S. Marine Corp veteran will receive the keys to a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia in Houston, Texas as part of
Securing the future of logistics: Banyan Technology’s innovative solutions
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Banyan Technology unveiled the announcement of innovative new products and strategic partnerships developed to elevate shipping operations for Shippers and 3PLs during
US retailers brace for potential pain from a longshoremen’s strike
With a dockworkers’ strike threatening to close ports on the East and Gulf coasts beginning this week, Chris Butler is growing worried. Butler is CEO
IRS increases special per diem rate for business travel
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has announced special per diem rates that can be used to substantiate the amount of business expenses incurred for
Bill expanding military vets’ access to CDL schools heads to president
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer’s Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The legislation, which
Class 8 truck sales stronger than expected in August as inventories pile up
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks remained stronger than expected in August, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported sales of 20,674
Rising goods demand and inventory boost for-hire volumes in August
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index suggests growth is making its way into the for-hire market. According to a media release, ACT
Navistar announces rebrand and name change to International
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar, Inc. is making some changes. The company announced via press release its plan to rebrand and change its name to International
Stacie Simmons drives off into the sunset as Landstar’s 50th truck winner
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Landstar System Inc. recently gave away its 50th truck to a deserving independent Landstar business capacity owner (BCO), the company’s term for
PrePass launches GPS toll verification to maximize fleet cost savings
PHOENIX, Ariz. – PrePass has introduced an innovative GPS toll verification service designed to save fleets considerable time and money by matching GPS locations to
Descartes acquires MyCarrierPortal
WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Ga.— Descartes Systems Group has acquired Assure Assist Inc., doing business as MyCarrierPortal (MCP), a provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring
More freight should mean higher rates — so why isn’t it happening?
DAT’s Truckload Volume Index (TVI) for August rose month over month for the dry van, refrigerated and flatbed segments tracked. DAT reported an increase of
Meet Gatik’s new head of first responder engagement: Clint Kneip
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.— Clint Kneip will take the helm at Gatik as head of first responder engagement for the autonomous middle mile logistics company. “Clint’s
Dry van spot rates sink to their lowest level since June 2020 on Truckstop board
According to data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended Sept. 20 (Week 38), broker-posted spot rates for dry van equipment fell
ATRI seeks insights on changing truck driver demographics
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting research to understand the make-up of the U.S. truck driver population and how it is changing
Extension to emergency waiver granting suspension of hours of service regulations in response to Oregon wildfire activity
SALEM, Ore. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued another extension to the emergency waiver originally issued in July as a result
Volvo completes delivery of 70 VNR electric trucks as part of $21.5 million grant program
Volvo Trucks North America announced that it has successfully delivered 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5M funding initiative supported by the
ATA Technology and Maintenance Council names 17 scholarship winners
RALEIGH, N.C. – Thanks to the generosity of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council, 17 students from across the country have received scholarships