Truck driver wages increased in 2021, ATA reports
WASHINGTON — Wages for American truckers rose significantly in 2021 as demand for drivers increased competition for talent, according to the American Trucking Association’s (ATA)
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TSA launches new online Transportation Worker ID renewal process
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to help support critical transportation workers.
Women In Trucking Association announces second truck giveaway
PLOVER, Wis. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced its second truck giveaway in partnership with Arrow Truck Sales. The truck is being
Texas Trucking Association names its safety grand champion
FORT WORTH, Texas — Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has been recognized by the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) as the 2022 TXTA Truck Safety Contest
New DAT app designed to help drivers find profitable loads
DENVER — DAT Freight & Analytics is launching a new app called DAT One that’s designed to make life easier for drivers trying to find
Southern Recipe Pork Rinds donates $7.5K to trucker charity fund
DALLAS — In Southern Recipe‘s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) with a $7,500 donation. “Bringing
E2open, Shippeo announce expanded partnership to enhance supply chain management
AUSTIN, Texas and PARIS — E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. and Shippeo have expanded their partnership to provide clients with real-time transportation visibility and supply chain
Musk announces Tesla Semis will be shipped this year
LOS ANGELES — Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla Semis will be shipped this year in a Twitter post on Aug. 10. Musk shared
PACCAR recalls several Kenworth, Peterbilt models due to steering gear issue
WASHINGTON — PACCAR Incorporated has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety recall of several Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles due to
Sleek Technologies launches native carrier app
CHICAGO — Sleek Technologies has launched a self-service mobile app for small to medium size carriers. Once downloaded, the app provides carriers with direct access
1 dead after being hit by tires that flew off big rig on I-45
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man is dead and his 11-year-old son is left injured after being struck by a tractor-trailer that lost two of
New survey shows rebalancing of owner-operator market
BOISE, Idaho — Recession and inflation concerns are weighing on the profitability of carriers in the spot market, according to the latest Bloomberg Intelligence |
Iowa DOT officials call out driver who shoulder-passes another rig
RURAL IOWA — A recent Facebook post from the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement admonished a driver hauling an Amazon trailer for passing
Worldwide Express to host toy, supply drive to benefit kids
DALLAS — As part of the events leading into the upcoming Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation race on Aug. 13 at Richmond Raceway, Worldwide
Indiana troopers investigating shooting of big rig on I-80
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting of a big rig on Interstate 80 near the Illinois/Indiana state line. Troopers were
Schneider Transportation honors Bettaway Beverage Distributors for exemplary performance
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.– Bettaway Beverage Distributors has been recognized by Schneider Transportation Management for exemplary service performance supporting Schneider’s truckload brokerage operations. Schneider Transportation Management
Driver killed after tractor-trailer falls off I-80 overpass, bursts into flames
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A truck driver is dead after a fiery crash on Aug. 6 off of Interstate 80 in New Jersey. The Daily
FedEx Freight marks opening of Phoenix facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – FedEx Freight celebrated the opening of a new, 218-door facility in Phoenix earlier this summer. “The continued growth in the Phoenix market
GreatWest Kenworth opens new parts, service dealership in Balzac, Alberta
BALZAC, Alberta – GreatWest Kenworth recently opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alberta, Canada, to support fleets and truck operators serving the
Diesel prices fall below $5 a gallon nationally as future remains uncertain
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the first time in months, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the nation has dropped below