Livestream leads police to tractor-trailer driver who ran over street signs
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer driver who crashed into signs on Public Square in Watertown, New York, then drove away has been tracked down and
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Loadsmith launches mobile app for drivers
DENVER — Loadsmith has launched its new Loadsmith Driver App, which it says is the first mobile app for truck drivers that provides 24/7 access
Crash spills logs onto Virginia highway, jams up traffic
RICHMOND, Va. — Traffic on Powhite Parkway in Richmond, Virginia, came to a stop due to literal log jam on Aug. 22 after a tractor-trailer
Pilot Company, Kodiak Robotics partner to supply self-driving truck services
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Pilot Company and Kodiak Robotics, Inc. are collaborating to develop autonomous truck services at Pilot and Flying J
Driver dead after fiery collision with train
KINGSBURG, Calif. — A tractor-trailer driver is dead after a collision with a train on the night of Aug. 18. KMJ reports that witnesses said
USDA awards $649,998 grant to FR8relay
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that FR8relay will receive $649,998 as part of its Small Business Innovation Grant
FDOT unveils statewide lane closure notification system
TALLAHASEE, Fla. – In partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association and one.network, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the official start of
Fleet productivity rises to highest in 2022, still sits below 2021 average
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Both volume and productivity are up in the trucking industry, with the supply and demand balance in July rising as the increase
McLeod Software releases new market analyst tool
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — McLeod Software has introduced a new marketing analysis tool that company officials say will break down nationwide truckload lanes in great depth.
5 injured after 18 wheeler hits car, home in Alabama
DEKALB CO., Ala. – Five people were injured after an 18-wheeler struck a car and then crashed into a home in Dekalb County, Alabama, on
Brake Safety Week is here
AVON, Ohio — In trucking, as in life, there’s no substitute for being prepared — whether it’s the next load, storm or inspection. And inspections
Roland Bolduc crowned 85th National Truck Driving Championships’ grand champion
INDIANAPOLIS — Roland Bolduc, a driver for FedEx Express, was named Bendix Grand Champion Friday, Aug. 19, at the conclusion of the 85th National Truck
Driver leaps to safety just before 18-wheeler flips off overpass
PASADENA, Texas — The driver of a tractor-trailer jumped clear just before the rig flipped off an overpass on a Texas highway following a collision
TA Truck Service Center opens Summit, South Dakota, location
SUMMIT, S.D. — TravelCenters of America is expanding its network of TA Truck Service Centers by opening a new location at the TA Express in
DOT leader Buttigieg to visit 6 states this week on ‘Building a Better America’ infrastructure tour
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg is embarking on a four-day, six-state tour, visiting Florida, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Ohio, Nevada and New
Section of I-40 east in Little Rock metro area to close this weekend
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Interstate 40 eastbound in North Little Rock will experience a full closure this weekend as part of a ramp construction
New report shows growing gap between asking, auction values across equipment, truck markets
LINCOLN, Neb. — With values in transition across equipment and trucking industries throughout Q2 2022, the newest market reports from Sandhills Global take a look
2 dead after ATV collides with tractor-trailer in New York City
NEW YORK — Two men are dead after crashing an ATV into a tractor-trailer in the New York City Borough of Queens early Friday morning.
Big rig hauling bread crashes into 18-wheeler loaded with mezcal
REDLANDS, Calif.– A semi-truck hauling bread smashed into another big rig pulling a full load of El Silencio Mezcal Thursday, Aug. 18, along Interstate 10
Transicold to standardize more environmentally sustainable refrigerant
ATHENS, Ga. — Beginning later this year, new-generation refrigerant R-452A Carrier Transicold will become the standard for new transport refrigeration units in North America in an effort