Oil, diesel prices expected to stabilize to pre-COVID levels
Around the world, demand for oil continues to rise. The result is, as always, increased prices at the pump — and the trucking industry is
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February weather brought temporary setback to trucking volumes
A polar vortex that invaded deep into the Southern U.S. hit freight volumes hard in February. Travel was halted on icebound Texas highways, oil and
ATA report shows OTR driver turnover rate ‘held steady’ in Q4 of 2020
ARLINGTON, Va. — The annualized turnover rate for over-the-road truckload drivers held steady in the last three months of 2020, according to the American Trucking
Different trailer types help to differentiate truck-driving jobs
Spend some time on any highway that’s frequented by trucks and you’ll soon realize that trailers come in an amazing variety of shapes and styles.
Flatbed freight market jumps as vans, reefers level out week of March 21
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload van and refrigerated freight volumes leveled off while the flatbed load-to-truck ratio jumped sharply the week ending March 21, according to
Women of Trucking: Volvo Group’s Mary Beth Halprin ‘born into’ transportation 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 the
ACT’s February for-hire index points to another new low in truck driver availability
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, which includes February data, showed a Driver Availability Index that has tightened to
Women of Trucking: Rikki Shinkle discovers ‘second family’ in trucking 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 the
Women of Trucking: Natashia Gregoire inspired by ‘front-row view’ of trucking 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 the
New truck orders far outpacing current production levels
If you plan to order a new Class 8 truck in 2021, waiting may not be wise. That’s because each new month brings more orders
Women of Trucking: Sherri Garner Brumbaugh follows father’s footsteps into trucking, ATA leadership
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 the
Truckload prices jumped as February’s winter weather stressed fragile supply chains
PORTLAND, Ore. — According to the DAT Truckload Volume Index, freight pricing rose and national average load-to-truck ratios for dry van and refrigerated freight hit
Pennsylvania-based PGT Trucking opens new terminals in Arizona, Arkansas
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking Inc. on March 18 announced the official opening of two new locations, one in Phoenix, Arizona, and one in Fort Smith,
Women of Trucking: Mandy Graham believes trucking is truly the ‘backbone of America’
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 the
XPO dubs planned spinoff company GXO, plans to complete transaction later this year
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics Inc., which in December 2020 announced plans to spin off the logistics segment of its existing business, on March 18
Women of Trucking: Jana Jarvis encourages other women to explore careers in 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 the
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 the
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 the
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 administration’s
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 the
