Truck and load posts take deep dive during Thanksgiving, DAT says
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Relative to the busy week before, truck and load posts on the DAT One marketplace fell sharply during Thanksgiving week. “There were 1.02
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Ebony, a driver and CDL spotter, says she’s found a home with NFI and the SheDrives initiative
SPONSORED BY NFI SheDrives NFI is a community that aims to empower women while amplifying their voices in the trucking industry. Ebony, an NFI driver
A recipe for disaster: The most dangerous roads to drive on during Thanksgiving
Last year, more than 49 million Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving; unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, it is one of the most
NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association names Bethann Rooney 2025 Person of the Year
NEW YORK — Bethann Rooney, Port Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has been named the 2025 Person of the
Sunset Transportation spells success for VEKA with a 98.7% on-time delivery rate
VEKA, has revealed the impact of its partnership with Sunset Transportation (Sunset) which show a near perfect on-time delivery rate. “Sunset’s responsiveness, cooperation, and quality
Bolt Express bags top honors as RXO’s Ground Expedite Carrier of the Year
TOLEDO, Ohio — Bolt Express has been honored as RXO’s Ground Expedite Carrier Of The Year for its continued investment in Bolt Express Smart Technology
PACCAR Parts expands its presence in Germany with colossal warehouse with space for over 80k different parts
RENTON, Wash. — PACCAR Parts celebrated the opening of its newest Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Massbach, Germany, making it the 20th distribution center in
Bee-yond excited: MDOT secures grant to boost local pollinator programs
LANSING, Mich. — There is a new buzz coming to the Turkeyville Rest Area on southbound I-69 in Calhoun County’s Marshall, and it is not just
Echo Global Logistics ranks among 2024 Top Companies for Women in Transportation
CHICAGO, Ill. — Echo Global Logistics has been named a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT)
A slight uptick in trailers: Orders rise in October by 4,800 units, says ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary net trailer orders rose about 4,800 units from September to October, but at 16,900 units, were lower compared to last October,
FTR reports October US trailer net orders; lowest October net order total since 2013
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. trailer net orders in October rose 34% month-over-month (m/m) to 15,970 units, reflecting typical seasonal trends, but were
More than 1,500 truckers cited during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week
Law enforcement officers in Canada and the U.S. pulled over 11,050 vehicles during this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Safe Driver Week. “Officers issued
Senate unanimously passes credentialing reform bill championed by ATA
WASHINGTON —  The Senate has unanimously passed the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, a bill fully supported by the American Trucking Associations, making it one
Truck manufacturers must adjust course on emission goals, ATA warns
WASHINGTON – The American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear called upon the nation’s heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers to abandon their agreement with California
Ho Ho Ho! Kenworth’s T680 shows off U.S. Capitol Christmas tree ‘Spruce Wayne’ at Chillicothe Plant
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio  — A Kenworth T680, assembled by employees at Kenworth’s manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, Ohio recently returned with special cargo – the 2024 U.S.
NTSB report: Fatigue, disregard for safety regs and oversight failures led to fatal collision between bus and truck in New York
​​WASHINGTON — Repeated disregard of safety regulations, along with ineffective federal and state enforcement and oversight, contributed to the collision between a bus and box
Rethinking road safety: NHTSA finalizes significant updates to 5-star safety ratings program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized significant updates to its consumer-facing 5-Star Safety Ratings program, a pivotal
Landstar expands footprint with state-of-the-art facility in Crawfordsville
Jacksonville, Fla. — Landstar celebrated the grand opening of its new 8,000 square foot field operations center in Crawfordsville, Ind. on Nov. 15. “We’re excited
Freight transportation trends: Analyzing the September 2024 TSI changes
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.8% in September
Trucking industry responds to Trump’s nomination of Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary
WASHINGTON — With President-elect Donald Trump quickly filling positions for his new term, members of the trucking industry are making their voices known on the