Average US diesel price rises above $4 a gallon
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Truck drivers across the nation are paying more for a gallon of diesel than they were a week ago. The average
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Spot rates’ slide continues in the latest week, according to Truckstop
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system declined for the third straight week during the week ended Feb. 9 (week 6)
Pennsylvania issues CMV bans ahead of winter weather
HARRISBURG, Pa. —Â Ahead of anticipated snow across the state overnight Monday, Feb. 12, and into Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
2024 Class 8 production, sales forecast bumped up
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After essentially holding the line on the forecast since last July, ACT Research pushes 2024 Class 8 production and sales expectations up
Mack invests in manufacturing facility ahead of anticipated EV orders
ROANOKE VALLEY, Va. — Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare for what
Sheetz’s newest location in North Carolina includes 41 free truck parking spaces
ALTOONA, Pa. — Sheetz is opening a new store on Feb. 15 along Interstate 95 in Hope Mills, North Carolina, that will add 41 new truck
Authorities identify trucker killed in collision with Florida trooper
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Florida authorities have identified a truck driver who was killed in a collision with a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper’s
Averitt associates combine for 18,000 hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt associates across the company’s 20-state network combined for more than 18,000 hours of community service in 2023 as part of its
2 in Audi dead after head-on collision with FedEx 18-wheeler
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Two women in an Audi that was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 84 on the morning of Feb. 10 east of
Florida trooper, truck driver killed in crash
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper and a truck driver were killed Feb. 3 after the trooper followed a reckless
5-time Nevada State Truck Driving Champion delivers Super Bowl trophy
LAS VEGAS — Truck driver Bob Fini has delivered a lot of loads for FedEx over the years, but never a Super Bowl trophy. The
Michigan giving out gift cards for participation in transportation survey
LANSING, Mich. — From now through March 1, Michigan residents can access a survey to weigh in on how the state pays for roads, bridges
Company touts 1st-ever autonomous yard truck operation at Texas warehouse
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Autonomous vehicle technology company ISEE has unveiled what it bills as the world’s first commercial fleet deployment of autonomous yard trucks. According
Albuquerque, New Mexico, has nation’s worst drivers, new study says
DALLAS — Cutting other people off. Failing to use a turn signal. Honking excessively. These and other activities can quickly identify a bad driver. And
FMCSA looking for input on sexual harassment in trucking industry
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA is planning to study the prevalence and severity of sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) experienced
Minnesota Trucking Association examines challenges of long-haul electric rigs
MINNEAPOLIS — In a comprehensive report released Thursday, the Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) says that the rush to transition long-haul and short-haul/regional trucking industry to
Wisconsin announces $8M federal grant to expand truck parking
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday announced that an $8 million federal grant has been awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Trucking Tower offering money-back guarantee in fuel pilot program
OKLAHOMA CITY — Trucking Tower and CyberFuels are offering a money-back guarantee for testing the Dynamo 6-in-1 green fuel technology. According to a news release,
USDOT supports protections for truckers against predatory towing
WASHINGTON — The federal government is working to shield truck drivers from predatory towing fees. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier
OTR Solutions purchases Epay Manager
ATLANTA — OTR Solutions has acquired Epay Manager, a carrier payments platform. Epay Manager offers its broker customers increased control of financial transactions through its