Kutzler Express partners with Netradyne on driver safety
SAN DIEGO — In an effort to enhance safety and efficiency among their fleet drivers, Kutzler Express is using artificial intelligence (AI) powered fleet safety
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.
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Trucker’s terrifying Louisville bridge crash caught on camera
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dashcam video of a truck driver’s harrowing journey off of a Louisville bridge has been released to the public. Sydney Thomas, 26,
New study highlights impacts of inefficient freight movement
ENCINITAS, Calif. — A new study by Flock Freight and Drive Research shows that in 2023, 43% of truckloads moved partially empty, with an average
ACT reports slow sales growth for used Class 8 tractors in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Although April was a sluggish month for used Class 8 tractor same dealer sales growth, movement of units off of sales lots
Investigation into truck driver’s death unveils insurance fraud scheme
FRESNO, Calif. — An investigation into the death of a California truck driver who was found dead in a company-owned rig has led to three
How low will they go? Diesel prices continue to trickle down
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel fuel prices continue to slide down. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price as of
Isuzu invests millions in Gatik for self-driving trucks
LOS ANGELES — Isuzu is investing $30 million into self-driving truck company Gatik to manufacture road-ready Level 4 autonomous trucks by 2027. Level 4 is
Tennessee trucking duo die in ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ style shootout with cops
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. — A Tennessee husband and wife trucking team whose rig was loaded with $3 million in cocaine died in a shootout with
Cyclum doesn’t rely on local power grid to charge electric trucks
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Cyclum Renewables, which builds renewable fuel truck stops with traditional and transitional fuels, is working to reshape the future of electric vehicle
ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
LAKELAND, Fla. — The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has opened nominations for the eighth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards. ALAN officials are asking for help
18 wheeler strikes, kills high school wrestling coach walking to prom on interstate
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A high school wrestling coach was walking down a Pennsylvania interstate on Saturday, May 11, when he was struck and killed by
SkyCorp launches new TMS
HOUSTON — SkyCorp Logistics has developed a new transportation management system (TMS) and is looking for carriers who want to be a part of its
Arkansas Trucking Association doles out awards at annual conference
ROGERS, Ark. — Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in an area locals like to call “God’s Country,” The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) wrapped up its
Commercial carriers in Arkansas can now receive real-time traffic alerts
PLANO, Texas — Connected truck services company Drivewyze has partnered with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) to provide
Trailer forecast cuts driven by Class 8 overcapacity, carrier profits, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Except for trailers, changes to medium duty and Class 8 forecasts this month were small, as published in the latest release of the
Randy and Darci Wickham honored as National Carriers’ drivers of the year
IRVING, TEXAS — Husband-and-wife team Randy and Darci Wickham have been named 2023 Drivers of the Year by Texas-based National Carriers Inc. (NCI). During 2023,
Don’t forget CVSA’s 2024 International Roadcheck May 14-16
Ready or not, the 2024 International Roadcheck is just around the corner. Are you ready for the three-day inspection blitz? While many drivers opt to
CVSA offers truckers a prep webinar ahead of Safe Driver Week
WASHINGTON — Whether you’re a veteran driver or a road rookie, law enforcement blitzes, such as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver
Truckstop/Bloomberg survey reveals hope for rise in spot rates
BOISE, Idaho — Carriers are showing some optimism about freight rates, according to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop survey. The survey, which polled owner-operators and
Texas-based Muñoz Trucking streamlines operations using AI solutions from Optimal Dynamics
NEW YORK — Optimal Dynamics, a provider of AI services for the trucking industry, has entered a strategic partnership with Texas-based Muñoz Trucking Inc., a