CARB approves $624 million for electric car, big rig funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved an almost $624 million funding plan for its incentive programs for electric vehicles — from
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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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XPO makes bid to purchase Yellow’s service centers
WASHINGTON — XPO has won a bid to purchase 28 of Yellow’s service centers for $870 million, according to a Reuters report. Yellow filed for
Average diesel prices mostly down around nation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel fuel prices are continuing their downward trend, but prices are rising in two areas of the nation, according
Dry van rate gain remains strong in week after Thanksgiving
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system increased for all equipment types during the week ended Dec. 1 (week 48) as dry
ADOT plans to expand commercial truck parking along interstates
PHOENIX — To address the growing demand for commercial truck parking along state highways, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has developed a statewide truck
Class 8 truck orders show acceleration in November
COLUMBUS, Ind. — November preliminary North American Class 8 net orders were 41,700 units, rising by 9,000 units from both October and year-ago November, according
3 Vanguard Truck Centers are now Mack Certified EV dealers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Vanguard Truck Centers recently achieved Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) status at several of its locations, including in Phoenix, making it the first
Newest Sheetz location features 25 free truck parking spaces
ALTOONA, Pa. — Sheetz’s newest location in Disputanta, Virginia, includes diesel fuel and free truck parking. The store, just off of exit 38 along Interstate
Trucker found dead in rig at Utah gas station
NEPHI, Utah — Utah police are investigating after a truck driver was found dead in his rig at around 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 3 at
Safety of Louisiana roadways analyzed after ‘super fog’ disaster
NEW ORLEANS — After seven people died in New Orleans on Oct. 24 during a “super fog” event, a spotlight was cast on the city
Truck driver honored after extinguishing car fire
ALEXANDRIA, Va. —The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Christopher Blount of Sulphur, Louisiana, a TCA Highway Angel for stopping to extinguish a
Chain up: A comprehensive guide to America’s chain laws
BISMARCK, N.D. — Now that winter weather here is — at least in parts of the country — it’s time to start thinking about tire
Deb Beecher is WIT’s December Member of the Month
ARLINGTON, Va. — J.B. Hunt Transport’s Deb Beecher has been named the December Member of the Month by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). According
FMCSA yanks 10 ELDs from approved list
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 10 electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its approval list. Motor carriers and drivers who
Police shoot, kill truck driver alleged to have hostage inside rig
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis police lieutenant shot and killed a truck driver on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 30, during an alleged hostage situation that
Big rigs deliver joy to Arkansas foster care kids
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Stallion Transportation Group is working to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of kids in Arkansas’s foster care system. The event is
Volvo VNR Electric trucks deployed by Tim Hortons
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America customer Tim Hortons — Canada’s largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants
Truckload Carriers Association seeking nominees for Professional Drivers of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is asking its members to recognize drivers that have made an impact on the trucking industry and
ABF Freight cited by EPA after Ohio facility leaks diesel
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ABF Freight Systems with a violation notice after more than 5,000 gallons of diesel
Electric charging station for big trucks to open in California
OAKLAND, Calif. — Forum Mobility, a freight electrification provider, has announced plans to construct a heavy-duty truck charging depot at the Port of Long Beach