Diesel fuel prices continue to rise
Diesel prices continue to rise for the third straight week. According to data released on Monday by the Petroleum Administration for Defense District, the overall
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Log truck overturns after near head-on collision with semi-truck in west Georgia
HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. — While trying to avoid a grass-cutting crew in rural Haralson County, Ga.,a semi truck driver reportedly caused a log truck to
Forward Air names Pierson as permanent CFO, Faught as chief accounting officer
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Forward Air Corp. has appointed Jamie G. Pierson as permanent chief financial officer and James Faught as chief accounting officer, effective July
Authorities seek driver of semi that struck Massachusetts fire truck
MANSFIELD, Mass. — Authorities in Massachusetts are looking for an 18-wheeler that hit a fire engine that was responding to an accident. In a press
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week is this week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has declared July 7-13 as the dates for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, which is a safe-driving enforcement and
Preliminary Class 8 truck orders return to expected levels
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The fact that Class 8 numbers were down in June doesn’t come as much of a surprise. In a media release from
Walmart Canada puts hydrogen fuel cell trucks on the road
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Alternative fuel has been integrated into Walmart’s fleet. Walmart Canada’s new hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck is now on the roads in
FleetUp, RoadFlex partnering with integration software
NEW YORK — FleetUp and RoadFlex have individually built solutions that help fleets save time and money, according to a recent media release. The integration between these
Geotechnical Testing happening for U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Replacement Project
PADUCAH, Ky. — Work is going on at the U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge replacement project, but it shouldn’t affect traffic. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
FTR: Class 8 orders see sharp decline in June
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported that Class 8 preliminary net orders for June totaled 13,100 units, down 33% month-over-month (m/m) and 6% year-over-year (y/y). Class
Second person in Idaho crash dies
Another victim from a crash last week has reportedly died. The Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate the three-vehicle fatality collision which occurred on
Refrigerated spot rates dip in an otherwise strong week
Refrigerated spot rates took an unexpected downturn last week. A release issued showing data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended June
Customs and Border Patrol utilizing new inspection device
LAREDO, Texas – There is a new tool to aid in safety measures as well as help law enforcement in finding illegal substances including drugs.
Body found inside semi truck parked in Walmart parking lot
PINE BLUFF, Ark — Walmart customers reported a suspicious smell in the parking lot. The reason for the smell was tragic. KATV news station in
Utah recreation area closed during construction
Avalanche mitigation is the purpose behind a long-term construction project in Utah. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced recently that it will begin installing
Florida logistics company continues government partnership
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida logistics company announced its continued partnership with the U.S. Government. Crowley issued a recent press release that announced the award
Diesel prices rise for second straight week
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, diesel prices continue to tick upward. Before last week’s increase, nearly across the board, prices trended downward for 13
15 finalists selected for the Relay Payments Haul of Fame contest
ATLANTA — The final 15 have been selected. Relay Payments is revealing the 15 finalists for its second annual Haul of Fame contest, which honors
FTR reports numbers slightly up
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported some improved numbers recently. FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for April improved from March to a reading of 3.0 as all
Marijuana reclassification takes center stage in House committee hearing
WASHINGTON — The reclassification of marijuana remains a hot topic, and recently it boiled over in the House chamber. During a House Committee on Transportation