Florida Trucking Association welcomes Elizabeth Emmanuel as public affairs VP
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) has named Elizabeth Emmanuel vice president of public affairs. With a career spanning both the public and
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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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Plans moving forward for Brent Spence Bridge connecting Ohio, Kentucky
CINCINNATI — The Brent Spence Bridge is one of the most important in the country. The double decker, cantilevered truss bridge carries Interstates 71 and
National Carriers announces 3 ‘impressive’ drivers of the month
IRVING, Texas — National Carriers Inc. (NCI) has awarded Driver of the Month recognition for February through April to Jonathan Owens, Keith Bradley and Ken
24 undocumented immigrants found hiding in rig’s sleeper
LAREDO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on May 30 recovered 24 undocumented immigrants hidden inside the sleeper berth of an abandoned
ATRI releases 2024 research priorities
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors says it will be looking into several issues of concern related to the trucking
New ATA campaign highlights trucking’s central role in American life
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — They come on flatbeds, in reefers, dry van trailers and tankers — those goods that Americans rely on for day-to-day living
Dallas man used CDL to transport undocumented immigrants, feds say
SAN ANTONIO — A Dallas man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a human smuggling operation that included stealing tractor-trailers, according
Kansas set to spend $6M for safer streets, roads
TOPEKA, Kansas — Six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe
Man charged with insurance fraud after lying about rigs’ location
WARREN TOWNSHIP., N.J. — A New Jersey man has been arrested and charged with insurance fraud after he allegedly lied to his insurance company about
Trucking industry applauds predatory towing reform in Tennessee
WASHINGTON — Memphis, Tennessee, is known for being the home of Elvis, blues music and great barbecue. But in the trucking world, this city on
Shell Rotella’s SuperRigs ’24 features busy schedule slate
FORT WORTH, Texas — Shell Rotella’s SuperRigs event is the trucking industry’s beauty contest. This year, it’s being held from May 30-June 1 at Texas
16 migrants found locked inside frigid reefer trailer in Arizona
TUBAC, Ariz. — Inside a refrigerated trailer that was set to a chilly 50 degrees, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents on May 30 found
Trucking Association of New York files suit against Manhattan’s plan to toll vehicles
NEW YORK — The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over its soon-to-be-implemented congestion pricing
Used Class 8 retail sales slowed for 2nd straight month in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Previously owned Peterbilts, Kenworths, Volvos and Macks — or any other brand of Class 8 tractor for that matter — have been
Private fleets siphoning volume from for-hire trucking market, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research reports in its latest For-Hire Trucking Index that the for-hire trucking market is showing some recovery, albeit slowly. The Volume
You can’t drive 55: Memphis’ I-55 bridge shutting down for construction in June
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River at Memphis will be closed from 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, through 8
Shell Rotella SuperRigs event set to kick off at Texas Motor Speedway
DALLAS — This year’s Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be hosted at Texas Motor Speedway from May 30 through June 1. Celebrating its 42nd year, this
Average US diesel price down for 7th straight week.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For seven straight weeks, the average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. has been trending down. According to the Energy
Study shows support for big rig mileage fees
SAN JOSE, Calif. — According to a recent survey by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University, 58% of respondents to a
Hyundai, Plus to build 1st autonomous fuel cell Class 8 electric tractors in US
LAS VEGAS & SEOUL, South Korea —Â Hyundai Motor Company and autonomous driving software firm Plus have unveiled what they are billing as the first Level