It’s a year of transition for trailer orders, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders decreased nominally from February to March, according to the latest data from ACT Research. At 13,600 units, orders
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‘Truck of the Future’ pilot study shows AI can increase safety in urban areas
NEW YORK — Results from a pilot program using in-cab technology to help operators of heavy trucks identify potential hazards in urban areas reveal a reduction in
Some Penske Truck Rental workers seek votes to remove IAM Union officials
WASHINGTON — Employees of Penske Truck Rental have submitted petitions seeking votes to remove International Association of Machinists (IAM) union officials from power at Penske
Man who rammed stolen rig into Texas DPS office now faces murder charge
BRENHAM, Texas — The man who drove a stolen 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office on April 12 now faces four
Alabama police say 2 big rigs were struck by gunfire along I-85
TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Alabama authorities are still searching for a shooter or shooters who fired at two 18-wheelers at around 3 a.m. on April 12
Daimler issues recall for certain Freightliner, Western Star models
WASHINGTON — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner and Western Star tractors because the steer axle wheel flanges may crack and
National Work Zone Awareness Week marred by 3 highway worker fatalities
WASHINGTON — As construction season ramps up, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is urging drivers to slow down to help prevent fatalities in areas where
Former CDL school owner sentenced for bribery
PHILADELPHIA — The former owner of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) training school has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for bribing an
Martin Brower pilots Tesla’s electric Semis
CHICAGO — Supply chain giant Martin Brower (MB) has partnered with Tesla to pilot the use of all-electric Semis out of our Stockton, California, distribution
3 Pennsylvania construction workers killed by truck on I-83, police say
LEWISBERRY, Pa. — Three construction workers on a maintenance project along a Pennsylvania interstate were struck and killed by a truck early Wednesday, state police
Rig hauling US mail bursts into flames, closing parts of I-64 in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia emergency officials battled a massive big rig fire on the morning of April 17 along Interstate 64 in Norfolk. According to
Teamsters-endorsed autonomous vehicle safety bill passes in California Assembly committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Assembly Transportation Committee on April 16 passed two Teamsters-supported bills — Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286) and Assembly Bill 3061
CVSA asks FMCSA to change inspection report reqs
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to remove a requirement that motor carriers return
Tanker driver dies after massive explosion in Alabama
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama authorities say a truck driver is dead after their tanker exploded following an accident on April 16 along Interstate 22
Used truck retail sales increased at slower rate in March, ACT Research reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Although the growth rate of preliminary Class 8 same dealer sales volumes slowed in March, it showed no signs of letting up
Former truck driver who killed woman over thrown rocks convicted
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — A former truck driver has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a woman who
FMCSA’s Sue Lawless shares goals, stresses importance of highway safety
NASHVILLE — If truck drivers are safe at work, the nation’s roadways will be safer, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Acting Deputy Administrator
Diesel averages see declines in most of US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel fuel prices are down slightly across much of the nation, according to the latest data from the Energy
Nikola produces 43 hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors for US customers in Q1
PHOENIX — It was a productive first quarter for Nikola Corporation this year. The global zero-emissions transportation, energy supply and infrastructure solutions company produced 43
Cigarette Caper: Trucker arrested for hauling thousands of packs of illegal smokes
LONOKE, Ark. — Arkansas authorities have arrested a Georgia truck driver after finding almost 28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes in his rig during an April