Estes begins opening former Yellow terminals
RICHMOND, Va. — Less-than-load carrier Estes Express Lines is one of several carriers to acquire terminals that once belonged to Yellow after that company declared
John Worthen
- About John Worthen
- Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and raised in East Texas, John Worthen returned to his home state to attend college in 1998 and decided to make his life in The Natural State. Worthen is a 20-year veteran of the journalism industry and has covered just about every topic there is. He has a passion for writing and telling stories. He has worked as a beat reporter and bureau chief for a statewide newspaper and as managing editor of a regional newspaper in Arkansas. Additionally, Worthen has been a prolific freelance journalist for two decades, and has been published in several travel magazines and on travel websites.
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Cass Freight Index report for March is ‘steady as we go’
ST. LOUIS — Cass Freight Index’s shipping component fell 0.2% month-over-month in March, as for-hire demand remains broadly consistent. The index fell 2.3% month-over-month in
Werner honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises has received a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes Werner’s
Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi makes history as 1st to cross US-Mexico border
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express are still celebrating the historic crossing of a Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight
Tesla to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales
DETROIT — After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs,
Truck driver severely burned after trailer full of frozen turkeys explodes
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — A truck driver has been hospitalized with severe burns and other injuries after their trailer exploded during a crash on Monday,
Man who intentionally rammed a Texas DPS office with tractor-trailer jailed on $2M bond
BRENHAM, Texas — A Texas truck driver who rammed a stolen 18-wheeler through the front of a public safety building where his renewal for a
Class 8 purchasing cycle challenged by upcoming emissions regulations
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After pushing their 2024 North America Class 8 production forecast up the previous two months, ACT Research’s forecast is left essentially unchanged
Zero-emission truck maker Windrose Technology completes $110M cash haul
HONG KONG — Electric heavy-duty truck developer Windrose Technology has completed the second phase of its Series B financing, raising the total funding for this
Travelers rolls out annual Risk Index; distracted driving numbers are up
HARTFORD, Conn. — The 2024 Travelers Insurance Risk Index shows that the nation’s highways are full of distracted drivers. The results show that many of
Indiana cops blast detouring big rig drivers after roundabout closure
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — A closed roundabout at the U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 junction in Clinton and New Durham, Indiana, townships has led
Schneider National makes Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces list
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek. “Our associates are the heartbeat of Schneider and
Effort to roll back FHWA Greenhouse Gas Rule moves forward
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 53-47 on Wednesday, April 10, to block a rule by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that will impose greenhouse gas
Tennessee man crashes big rig through Kroger — on purpose, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee police say a man intentionally crashed a big rig through a Millington Kroger store on Tuesday, April 9, just after creating
Feds doling out $830M to make transportation infrastructure more resilient to climate change
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $830 million in grant awards for 80 projects nationwide that the White House says will help states
New report shows that global demand for LTL carriers remains strong
DUBLIN — Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are experiencing increased demand due to the rise of e-commerce, which has led to smaller, more frequent shipments. Additionally, the
TA, NATSO working to enhance roadside safety during breakdowns
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America (TA), in conjunction with the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) Foundation, has begun a new initiative to
Truckers to surveyors: We want more parking
DALLAS — According to a new Trucker Path survey of 500 truck drivers, abundant parking is the top amenity they look for at truck stops.
Saia opens new terminals, finalizes cross-border partnership with Fletes Mexico
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — On the heals of finalizing an exclusive cross-border partnership with Fletes Mexico, Saia LTL (less-than-truckload) Freight has opened two new terminals
CVSA’s sights set on reckless driving for Operation Safe Driver Week
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 7-13 as the dates for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week. The safe-driving enforcement