Though still negative, FTR’s trucking conditions index improved in April
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — While the numbers are trending in the right direction, FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) indicated a more hospitable environment for carriers in
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Bestpass releases new integrated toll data
Bestpass Inc., which touts itself as “the leader in toll management solutions and major innovator in safety and compliance solutions for commercial fleets,” recently issued
Nine sentenced in federal drug ring case
ORLANDO, Fla. — A drug trafficking operation involving multiple states and as many as nine individuals culminated in sentencing of all nine of those defendants
Michigan man sentenced to more than 10 years for setting fire to commercial rigs
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A man who was found guilty of setting fires to commercial tractor-trailers has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison,
New Jersey trucking company owner pleads guilty to fraud
ALBANY, N.Y. — A trucking company owner has pled guilty to fraud and will spend his immediate future on in-home detention and probation. Juller Perez
TSR rolls out guide to help fleets ensure proper use of seat belts
New York, N.Y. — A new initiative has been launched to help safety efforts on the highways. An announcement was made June 6 that Together
Nearly 1,000 ZM electric trucks slated for distribution in global markets
TORRANCE, Calif. — 32GROUP, the distributor for ZM Trucks’ zero-emission battery electric and fuel cell electric commercial vehicle products in select markets of West Asia,
ICM Logistics, Fenix Marine launch new SmartStack drayage initiative
LOS ANGELES — There is a new partnership in town. IMC Logistics and Fenix Marine Services (FMS) have joined forces to operate the supply chain
Congressman secures $1 million for transportation training at Des Moines community college
ANKENY, Iowa — U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) has secured a $1 million investment for new infrastructure at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
Trucker transitions from the road to the kitchen
For Tony Greene, the plan for “retirement” was simple. For more than a quarter century, Greene had dedicated his life to the trucking industry,
Bill would streamline veterans’ access to CDL training
In mid-May, leading congressional advocates for military veterans introduced the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (HR8371). The bill boasts
Pedestrian struck, killed on Indiana’s I-64
HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. — A woman was struck and killed early Saturday morning, June 1, in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 near the Lanesville
FourKites joins SSC to help improve freight efficiency
CHICAGO — FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility provider, recently announced its role as a collaborator in the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC). According to a
4 Wisconsin teens dead after pickup collides with bobtail tractor
DODGE COUNTY, Wisc. — Four teenagers are reported dead following an early-morning collision between a pickup truck and a bobtail tractor, authorities say. According to
Survey says: Replacing aging fleet inventory becoming bigger issue
LAS VEGAS — According to the results of an industry-wide survey by Fleet Advantage, replacing older trucks is viewed as a significant issue for fleets.
UTI, Rush Enterprises partner to provide diesel training opportunities
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has added a new partner to its early employment program which offers on-the-job training opportunities for students. Rush Enterprises
Challenge accepted: Peters wins NationaLease’s annual competition
DENVER — It was not his first Tech Challenge. Brian Peters, from Salem NationaLease out of Conover, North Carolina, has won the 14th Annual NationaLease
Bendix honors employees through KPS awards program
AVON, Ohio — It’s time to recognize a few stars. Recently, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC employees from across North America came together to recognize those
Driver awarded new Ex-Guard after product protects his truck, and his life, from drunk driver
DES MOINES, Iowa — One day in August 2023 was life-changing for Vince Fazio, an independent truck owner, when he encountered an out-of-control drunk driver.
Trucks hauled majority of $1.57 trillion in trade across land borders in 2023
WASHINGTON — According to statistics released May 21 by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), more than $1.57 trillion in freight was transported across the