Isuzu invests millions in Gatik for self-driving trucks
LOS ANGELES — Isuzu is investing $30 million into self-driving truck company Gatik to manufacture road-ready Level 4 autonomous trucks by 2027. Level 4 is
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ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
LAKELAND, Fla. — The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has opened nominations for the eighth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards. ALAN officials are asking for help
SkyCorp launches new TMS
HOUSTON — SkyCorp Logistics has developed a new transportation management system (TMS) and is looking for carriers who want to be a part of its
Arkansas Trucking Association doles out awards at annual conference
ROGERS, Ark. — Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in an area locals like to call “God’s Country,” The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) wrapped up its
Trailer forecast cuts driven by Class 8 overcapacity, carrier profits, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Except for trailers, changes to medium duty and Class 8 forecasts this month were small, as published in the latest release of the
Truckstop welcomes Andrea Johnston as chief revenue officer
BOISE, Idaho — Andrea Johnston has joined the leadership team at Truckstop as the company’s chief revenue officer. In this role, she is responsible for
PITT OHIO earns ATA President’s Trophy for excellence in safety
PITTSBURGH — PITT OHIO has been honored with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) President’s Trophy in the over 100 million miles category. The award was presented
Randy and Darci Wickham honored as National Carriers’ drivers of the year
IRVING, TEXAS — Husband-and-wife team Randy and Darci Wickham have been named 2023 Drivers of the Year by Texas-based National Carriers Inc. (NCI). During 2023,
Want to start a trucking company? Make sure you have a solid business plan
The trucking industry abounds with stories of carriers that began with a single truck and a person with a dream. The entrepreneurial spirit is still
State of freight: Current conditions will be slow to improve, say FTR analysts
There are too many trucks competing for too little freight in the North American market, driving rates down. This is not news to most carriers
Don’t forget CVSA’s 2024 International Roadcheck May 14-16
Ready or not, the 2024 International Roadcheck is just around the corner. Are you ready for the three-day inspection blitz? While many drivers opt to
Don’t fall victim to fraud in the transportation industry
SPONSORED BY SCALE FUNDING Fraud continues to be on the rise in transportation. From double brokering to identity theft, these scams can result in significant
Truckstop/Bloomberg survey reveals hope for rise in spot rates
BOISE, Idaho — Carriers are showing some optimism about freight rates, according to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop survey. The survey, which polled owner-operators and
Texas-based Muñoz Trucking streamlines operations using AI solutions from Optimal Dynamics
NEW YORK — Optimal Dynamics, a provider of AI services for the trucking industry, has entered a strategic partnership with Texas-based Muñoz Trucking Inc., a
Latest Truckstop data shows booming reefer spot rates ahead of Mother’s Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — According to the latest numbers from Truckstop, refrigerated spot rates surged in the week ended May 3 (week 18) while total load
Trailer telematics firm FleetPulse detaches from Great Dane, forms own company
CHICAGO — FleetPulse has become an independent company after forming under the umbrella of trailer manufacturing giant Great Dane. FleetPulse, which specializes in trailer telematics,
CH Robinson reports Q1 year-over-year declines
EDEN Prairie, Minn. — C.H. Robinson Worldwide released its 2024 first quarter financial results on May 1, and the company saw losses over the same
Arkansas Trucking Association hosts annual conference in Northwest Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association’s (ATA) annual conference is underway at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers. Guest speakers include University of
Fleet Advantage CEO points to economy as top challenge for fleets in 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As with most industries, trucking thrives or lags depending on the nation’s economic health. In the 2024 Heavy-Duty Asset Fleet Outlook,
BAE Systems, Eaton expand electric truck collaboration
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Electric propulsion company BAE Systems has announced a new project with global power management firm Eaton involving electric vehicle (EV) solutions for