OOIDA applauds bill to ensure funding fairness on the roads
WASHINGTON – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is announcing its support for the Fair Sharing of Highways and Roads for Electric Vehicles (Fair SHARE)
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BeyondTrucks’ latest smart scheduling features takes center stage
SAN FRANSISCO, Calif. — BeyondTrucks is announcing a new embedded smart scheduling features that will empower dispatchers with intelligent tools that bring more efficiency and allow them
Casey’s partners with RoadFlex to deliver fuel savings
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Casey’s General Stores is partnering with RoadFlex to bring fuel savings for fleets nationwide. “Fleet operators face constant pressure to control
Averitt donates toys to St. Jude for fifth consecutive year
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt associates and customers are supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through an annual toy drive. “Providing St. Jude with resources of
Cass Freight Index tumbles again: What’s behind the decline?
The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index continued to tumble in January, down 5.3% m/m. According to a media release, about half of the
FMCSA grants HOS waiver for chicken haulers due to egg shortage from bird flu
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are issuing an emergency waiver due to egg shortages that
Accuride confirms reorganization plans post bankruptcy
LIVONIA, Mich. — Accuride’s North America affiliates are reporting that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed the company’s Chapter 11 Plan
December 2024 TSI down 0.1% from November
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.1% in December
BRW names Brandy Pennington as executive vice president of finance
OXFORD, Ala. and LEXINGTON, Ky. – BRW is appointing Brandy Pennington as executive vice president of finance. “Brandy’s deep financial expertise and leadership experience make
DAT: Uncertainty looms despite a steady January for truckload freight
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volumes increased in January as shippers replenished inventories after the holidays, pulled forward imports ahead of potential tariffs, and
CH Robinson expands with new Latin American farm-to-store floral program
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – C.H. Robinson is helping customers navigate a busier kick-off to the floral season including leveraging a new farm-to-store floral program in
Plow into art: ODOT District 2’s annual Paint-the-Plow contest now open
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2 is accepting applications for its Paint-the-Plow contest. The Paint-the-Plow program allows students to
ArcBest reports productivity gains from technology, training and network design in 2024
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest is reporting a fourth quarter 2024 revenue of $1.0 billion, compared to $1.1 billion in fourth quarter 2023. “Throughout 2024,
Transervice strengthens executive ranks with appointment of Jerry Greiner
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Transervice Logistics Inc. is announcing Jerry Greiner as its new vice president of business operations, procurement and fleet management. “Jerry is
JJ Keller launches virtual reality safety and compliance training for employers
NEENAH, Wis. — J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. is announcing the release of virtual reality training, now available in its J. J. Keller Training
60% of truckers report temporary blindness during sunrise
Sunrises and sunsets may be a photographer’s dream, but for truckers, they can quickly turn into nightmares. Low-angle sunlight reduces visibility, and breathtaking views can
Top dealers honored by Peterbilt for outstanding performance in 2024
DENTON, Texas —  Peterbilt is recognizing its top performing dealers for 2024. “We congratulate these award-winning dealers for achieving excellence across all areas of their
FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates decline for all equipment types in Feb. 7 report
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted spot market rates in the Truckstop system decreased week over week for all equipment types during the week ending Feb. 7. “Data
ATRI seeking insights on motor carrier hiring practices
WASHINGTON – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking motor carriers to participate in a new survey examining hiring practices for truck drivers with
Jack Cooper shutting its doors in wake of losing Ford, GM contracts
In the wake of losing two key players, Ford Motor Company and GM, Jack Cooper is shutting down after nearly 100 years of service. After