Connecticut investing $9M in rural infrastructure
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto have announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is awarding more than
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- 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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3 truck manufacturers partner to bolster zero-emission vehicles
WASHINGTON — Three major truck manufacturers have joined forces to focus on education, advocacy and the construction of a nationwide infrastructure for medium-and heavy-duty zero-emission
FMCSA proposing changes to CDL licensing requirements
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing several changes in an effort to “increase flexibility” for state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs)
Ohio officials say variable speed limit on I-90 is helping decrease crashes
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Ohio transportation officials say that a new variable speed limit (VSL) section in Lake County has reduced the number of crashes along
Canadian officials seize drugs from big rig
TORONTO — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)has made a major drug bust involving an 18-wheeler. According to a CBSA news release, on Jan. 14,
TravelCenters of America adds hundreds of big rig parking spots with 2 new locations
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America has opened locations in Littlefield, Arizona, and Blaine, Washington, offering 240 new truck parking spaces. According to a news
Used Class 8 tractor values saw declines in November 2023
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 tractor average
4 Massachusetts state troopers arrested in CDL bribery scheme
BOSTON — Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police (MSP) troopers are among six charged in a 74-count indictment in connection with an alleged
Van spot rates in Truckstop’s system soften as winter weather subsides
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Warmer temperatures and calmer weather relieved the pressure that had fueled spot rates during the prior week. Broker-posted spot rates for van
Average US diesel prices inch up in latest EIA report
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. is on the rise, with some areas seeing prices
ACT Research: Will tightening capacity turn truckload rate cycle higher in ’24?
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Officials at ACT Research say their latest For-Hire Trucking Index reflects a “gradually-recovering freight market.” The Supply-Demand Balance tightened by 2.2 points
FMCSA signals May as target date for speed limiter mandate notice
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to proceed with a motor carrier-based speed limiter mandate by preparing a supplemental notice of
Intermodal freight infrastructure set to receive millions from feds
CALVERTON, Md. — More than $728 million is on the way to communities around the nation to bolster intermodal freight infrastructure. The money is coming
Tanker driver dies after crashing over Ohio bridge
MACEDONIA, Ohio — A tanker truck driver is dead after their rig exploded during a crash on Saturday, Jan. 27, in Summit County, Ohio. According
Group protesting nation’s immigration policy calls for massive convoy
SAN ANTONIO — A group calling itself “Take Our Border Back Southern Border Convoy” is aiming to form a convoy of more than 700,000 vehicles,
Forward Air finalizes Omni Logistics acquisition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Forward Air Corporation officials say the company has completed the acquisition of Omni Logistics. “Together, Forward and Omni will create a category
Love’s focusing on ‘innovation, growth and top talent’ in 60th year
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops officials say they are celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary “by strengthening its commitment to getting customers back on the
Feds doling out more than $300M to address truck parking
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced more than $300 million to address the national truck parking crisis, and industry reaction is
NationaLease promotes Jane Clark to senior VP of operations
WILMINGTON, Del.  — NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America, has promoted Jane Clark to senior vice president of operations.
Feds giving $1B grant to replace vital bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers welcomed President Joe Biden to Wisconsin on Thursday to celebrate the more than $1.05 billion federal grant jointly