Cummins touts next-gen X15 diesel engine as ‘most efficient yet’
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Described by Cummins as the manufacturer’s “most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever,” the next-generation X15 was unveiled during an online press event
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- 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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Convoy asks FMCSA to waive rule for its electronic rear-vision mirrors
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has opened public comments on an application for exemption related to rear-vision mirrors. According to the
Averitt workers donate more than $1.5M to St. Jude
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. –- Truck drivers and other Averitt associates recently donated $1,500,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The contribution is a record amount for
ACT Research officials share economic forecast in ‘very mixed market’
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research analysts welcomed commercial vehicle industry leaders at their semi-annual seminar in February and discussed the current market conditions and forecast
Lemon larceny: New York truck driver gets 6 months in jail for stealing booze-filled rig
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A New York state truck driver has been sentenced to six months in jail after authorities say he stole a tractor-trailer
Trucking industry workers point to ‘people’ as most important factor in business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — People, whether they’re good workers or bad ones, directly affect any company’s success rate. So, when officials at Workhound — a web-based
Kenworth delivers industry’s 1st 15-liter natural-gas powered truck to UPS
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a Feb. 20 ceremony at Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio, plant. the truck manufacturer delivered the first T680 day cab tractor with a
Ohio prepares for numerous ‘super loads’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio transportation officials say that nearly two dozen extremely large truck loads, known as “super loads,” will journey from the Ohio River
Western Express using artificial intelligence to help with fleet safety
SAN FRANCISCO — Western Express plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help with its fleet management and safety. According to a news release, Motive,
The cost of trucking: ATRI calls on carriers to submit 2023 data
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is calling on motor carriers to provide input for the annual update of its Operational Costs of
Connectivity innovations highlight improvements in all-new Volvo VNL
GREENSBORO, N.C. — With the launch of the Volvo VNL, Volvo Trucks North America officials are touting that they “have revolutionized the world of connectivity.”
Kodiak Partners with Martin Brower to autonomously move freight
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and supply chain group The Martin-Brower Company are working together to autonomously deliver time-critical refrigerated freight for
FMCSA drops 5 ELDs from registered providers list
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered ELDs, according to a
ACT Research: Leading indicators suggest a 2024 trucking recovery
COLUMBUS, Ind. — While trucking demand remains soft overall, rising imports and intermodal trends are key leading indicators of a recovery in trucking this year,
JB Hunt’s Simpson named CEO, president
LOWELL, Ark. — Shelley Simpson has been named J.B. Hunt’s chief executive officer and president of the company, effective July 1, 2024. Additionally, Simpson, 52, has
Average US diesel prices decline in most areas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices have eased a bit, according to the latest information from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). As of
NFI now operating 50 Class 8 battery-electric trucks
ONTARIO, Calif. — Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) has announced that its project partner, NFI, has received all 50 Class 8 battery-electric trucks funded
Semi driver crashes into West Virginia school gym
SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. — The driver and passenger of an 18-wheeler were hospitalized on Wednesday morning after the rig struck the Teays Valley Christian School’s
Court orders $750K fine for disabling semi-trucks’ emissions controls
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten has announced that a company and several individuals have been sentenced
4th defendant in fatal tractor-trailer smuggling case pleads guilty
SAN ANTONIO — A Mexican national pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Antonio to one count related to his involvement in the organization