PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PACCAR has announced that it will work with Cummins Inc. to offer the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and
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Steven Cliff stepping down from NHTSA
WASHINGTON — Steven Cliff is stepping down as head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after just three months on the job, according
Diesel prices continue to fall
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel has fallen for the third straight week. According to the U.S. Energy
CMV driver indicted in Pennsylvania for Social Security fraud
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A commercial vehicle driver has been indicted on multiple charges of fraud after it was discovered he was collecting disability payments while
Truck drivers team up in Nebraska to help prevent person from jumping off bridge
OMAHA, Neb. — A group of truck drivers banded together Monday in Omaha to help save the life of a person threatening to jump from
Freight coalition members invest RAISE awards to strengthen supply chain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded 166 projects over $2.2 billion from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program.
Drivewyze Safety+ incorporates severe weather alerts
DALLAS — Drivewyze is now providing real-time weather warnings as part of its Drivewyze Safety+ proactive driver notification platform. Drivewyze has integrated its technology with
Wabash expands tech production with $20M investment, 200 new jobs
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Trailer maker Wabash is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its EcoNex™ Technology in order to make what company officials say are “significant
Minnesota, Wisconsin seek $899M to rebuild John A. Blatnik Bridge
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation will seek nearly $889 million in federal funding to rebuild an aging bridge connecting the states.
Feds aim to reduce road fatalities with new pavement markings
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is hoping that a new rule to make roadway markings more visible in dark
Employee of New York moving companies sentenced for conspiracy
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An employee of various affiliated Brooklyn, New York-based moving companies has been sentenced to probation on conspiracy charges. Tal Ohana was sentenced
Feds award $49.2M in grant funds to improve mobility, travel on US highway, transit systems
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration together awarded $49.2 million in innovative technology grants on Aug.
Cost of trucking grows to record high
ATLANTA — According to The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2022 update, the total marginal cost of trucking grew by 12.7% in 2021 to $1.855
J.B. Hunt, University of Arkansas partner to focus on supply chain’s future
LOWELL, Ark., – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the University of Arkansas have announced that the Sam M. Walton College of Business program for
TravelCenters of America Survey: Trucking fleets plan to invest in electric, hydrogen vehicles
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Leaders of the largest U.S. trucking fleets are moving forward with planning and investment in fleets powered by sustainable fuels, according to
Arkansas Trucking Association praises news of rising driver pay
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Trucking Association is heralding recent news from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) about rising driver pay rates. “We are
Former trucking company owner who used employees’ tax money to charter jet to Cowboys games jailed
MIDLAND, Texas — A Midland man was sentenced to 24 months in prison on Thursday, Aug. 11, for failure to pay taxes on behalf of
Walmart rolls out 60-foot refrigerated trailer
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Canada’s fleet has expanded to include a first of its kind, 60-foot multi-temperature refrigerated trailer. Company officials said in a news
Big rig displays wrap graphics promoting “She Drives CFI” program
JOPLIN, Mo. — Penny Thomas, a driver for Joplin, Missouri-based CFI, will be piloting one of the company’s big rigs that is outfitted with a
Kentucky, Ohio governors submit second federal funding request for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine have submitted second federal funding application to support bridge and roadway improvements along