US Bank Index: Truck freight market ends ’23 with drop in volume, spending
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. truck freight market ended 2023 with further declines in both shipment volume and spending, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. truck freight market ended 2023 with further declines in both shipment volume and spending, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight
WASHINGTON — It’s difficult enough to keep track of the myriad regulations that impact the trucking industry, but monitoring the status of proposed legislation and
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing several changes in an effort to “increase flexibility” for state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs)
It’s not unusual for truck drivers to think about buying their own truck, either leasing to a carrier or obtaining their own authority and starting
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America has opened locations in Littlefield, Arizona, and Blaine, Washington, offering 240 new truck parking spaces. According to a news
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced its inclusion in Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2023, receiving the honor in both North Carolina
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Warmer temperatures and calmer weather relieved the pressure that had fueled spot rates during the prior week. Broker-posted spot rates for van
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Officials at ACT Research say their latest For-Hire Trucking Index reflects a “gradually-recovering freight market.” The Supply-Demand Balance tightened by 2.2 points
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to proceed with a motor carrier-based speed limiter mandate by preparing a supplemental notice of
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Jeffrey Geyer, a professional truck driver for Manning Transfer, headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, has been named the Minnesota Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2023
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) is accepting applications for technician scholarships valued at up to $7,500. Applications, available by clicking here,
According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” In the trucking industry, a journey of not
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Extreme cold and other severe winter conditions likely were the cause of a jump in broker-posted rates in the Truckstop system during
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices are down in the latest numbers provided by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). As of Jan. 22,
At last, after months of “bouncing along the bottom,” the various forecasters and analysts are providing a bit of better news about the prospects for
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced the opening of its 2024 ATA Driver Compensation Study. “The Driver Compensation Study is an invaluable
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted rates for van equipment in the Truckstop system continued to fall after the holiday surge during the week ended Jan. 12
ATLANTA — In their Q1 2024 Freight Index report, third-party logistics provider AFS Logistics and TD Cowen report that less-than-truckload (LTL) rates are expected to
DOBSON, N.C. — Surry Community College‘s (SCC) Truck Driver Training Program in North Carolina ended 2023 by graduating 10 students at the Yadkin Center. The
It seems that every year brings more innovation to the trucking industry, especially when it comes to safety options. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have