Relay Payments adds more than 100 new locations to its network
ATLANTA — Relay Payments, a financial technology company that handles payments for the trucking and logistics industries, is announcing a new partnership with U.S. convenience
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.
Posts by John Worthen
XPO workers donate thousands of socks to homeless shelters
GREENWICH, Conn. — For many at freight logistics company XPO, the 10th month of this year was known as Socktober, not October. That’s because they
Stay safe from low bridges w/GiraffeG4 app
IRVINGTON, N.Y. — When a big rig encounters a bridge too small to travel under, it’s sometimes too late. Such crashes can cost drivers, carriers
Truck driver accused of stealing his own load of chicken
SUMTER, S.C. — A truck driver has been arrested in South Carolina after police say he failed to deliver 41,000 pounds of chicken to two
Incognia partners with Mudflap
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Location identity solutions firm Incognia is announcing a new partnership with Mudflap, a mobile payments provider and fuel discount network for
Fleet Advantage announces charitable donations to help kids
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As people and organizations all around the world give back to their local communities throughout the holiday season, Fleet Advantage, which
Wisconsin celebrates Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Monday, Nov. 27, as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to remind motorists to give snowplow drivers
Average US diesel prices continue downward trend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel fuel prices are continuing their slow decline. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price for a gallon
‘A really good marriage’ — Bestpass, Fleetworthy Solutions join forces
ALBANY, N.Y. — Toll management and payment platform Bestpass has acquired Fleetworthy Solutions, a provider of fleet safety, compliance and risk management solutions. Bestpass will
Schneider National hits 1 million miles with its electric fleet
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National officials have announced that the carrier’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has hauled more than 1 million zero emission
Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25k to support driver training
WASHINGTON — The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF), the trucking industry’s charitable arm, has donated $25,000 to the Center for Employment Training (CET), an organization that
Michigan State Police holding CMV safety crackdown
DETROIT — From Monday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 1, Michigan State Police (MSP) are holding “Eyes on 94,” a special event along Interstate 94
Volvo FH electric wins Truck of the Year 2024 award
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2024. It’s the first time ever
Technology company offers tips on shipping in and out of Mexico
WEST LAKE, Ohio — Freight execution software firm Banyan Technology is offering tips that company officials say will “simplify” nearshoring opportunities for intra-Mexico and cross-border
Iowa officials searching for missing truck driver
SAC CITY, Iowa — Iowa officials have a mystery on their hands. Authorities found a 53-year-old truck driver’s rig abandoned on the afternoon of Nov.
Truckstop offers ‘roadmap’ to issues facing trucking in coming year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The coming year in trucking is likely to be a mixed bag, with industry experts mixed in their predictions. According to
Company partners with TxDOT on automated trucking corridor
AUSTIN, Texas — Cavnue, a company that combines technology with infrastructure projects, is working collaboratively with the state of Texas to build the nation’s first
Toys for Tots, Goodyear partner for chance to ride in Blimp with Santa
GARDENA, Calif. — Old St. Nick’s usual mode of transportation is a sleigh and eight reindeer. Well, nine, counting Rudolph and his trusty red nose.
Tennessee cracking down on violations of Move Over Law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has partnered with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for Operation Guardians of the Roadway to ramp up
Fleet Advantage wins Progressive Grocer’s Impact Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage has been named as Progressive Grocer’s Impact Award winner in the category of Sustainability/Resource Conservation. The company was recognized