Parts and labor costs continue downward trend in Q2
WASHINGTON – A new report from American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. showed continued declines in heavy-duty parts and labor costs,
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CVSA releases 2024 Brake Safety Week results
Certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 16,725 inspections on commercial motor vehicles as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) North
Tourmaline, Clean Energy advance Western Canada’s first commercial-grade natural gas fueling corridor by opening two new stations
CALGARY, Alberta. — Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have opened two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in Alberta, marking a
DAT iQ surpasses $1 trillion in freight transaction data
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — DAT Freight and Analytics reports that the value of freight transactions analyzed by its DAT iQ platform now exceeds $1 trillion, affirming
A new force awakens: Thermo King West acquires Thermo King Central Carolinas; rebrands as Force TK
TOLLESON, Ariz. — Thermo King West, an authorized Thermo King sales, service and parts dealership, has acquired Thermo King Central Carolinas and its affiliated companies
2024-25 WIT Index: The rise of women in trucking roles and what it means for the future
ARLINGTON, Va.– The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has released findings of its 2024-25 WIT Index which is the industry’s barometer to benchmark and measure
Molin brings expertise to Rand McNally as new Global Head of Engineering, CTO
BOISE, Idaho – Rand McNally, has named Hans Molin as its global head of engineering and chief technology officer (TCO), citing his extensive experience and
Old Dominion’s latest financials paint picture of soft economy
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line’s financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30 show a continued softness in the domestic economy.
NATSO expands board with appointment of Gary Hoogeveen
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO has appointed Gary Hoogeveen, President of Pilot Energy, to the association’s board of directors, bringing the board to a total of
Off the slopes and on the run: Former Olympian snowboarder fugitive charged with murder and drug smuggling via big rigs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder and 15 other defendants have been charged in a 16-count superseding indictment for allegedly running and
Heads up, Colorado! New 2025 law bans holding phones while driving
COLORADO — In a significant move to reduce distracted driving, Colorado will implement a new law beginning Jan. 1, 2025, that prohibits people from using a
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improves in August but remains negative
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improved in August to -1.39 from the reading of -5.59 in July; a return to consistent decreases in
Sentence handed down for trucking owner’s illicit deals
UTAH —Alexsander Vasiliyevich Barsukov, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was sentenced to 3 years of probation, including six months of home
Pilot Travel Center opens in Laredo; amenities include 53 parking spaces, laundry and showers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The new Pilot Travel Center located at 14070 Mines Road in Laredo, Texas, celebrated its grand opening on on Tuesday featuring a
I-285 reopens after big rig fire shuts down all lanes in Dunwoody, Ga.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — All lanes have reopened after a semi-truck crash and subsequent fire closed all westbound lanes of I-285 through Dunwoody early Tuesday morning.
Class 8 orders jump to a strong start in September, according to ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research reports final North American Class 8 net orders totaled a strong 37,100 units in September, kicking off the beginning of
PACCAR achieves excellent quarterly revenues and profits
BELLEVUE, Wash. — PACCAR achieved net income of $972.1 million ($1.85 per diluted share) in the third quarter of this year compared to $1.23 billion
FTR, ACT report preliminary net trailer orders at lowest level for the month since 2016
According to ACT Research, preliminary net trailer orders rose about 4,400 units from August to September, but at 12,100 units, were lower compared to last
Spot rates up across the board on Truckstop according to FTR
The aftermath of Hurricane Milton likely was a factor, but regional data suggests broader market strength as broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system rose
From data to decisions: How Platform Science and Phillips Connect empower drivers in the cab
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Platform Science, the creator of Virtual Vehicle, is partnering with Phillips Connect to bring Phillips Connect’s DriverAssist, an integration that delivers actionable trailer