Pilot Flying J names three 2023 Road Warriors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three drivers have been named as this year’s Road Warriors by Pilot Flying J. The annual Road Warrior contest recognizes the hard
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$15.3 million emergency funding released to California in wake of Hilary
WASHINGTON — On Oct. 15, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced it is making available $15.3 million in quick-release emergency relief funds for use by
UPS to acquire logistics firm MNX
ATLANTA — UPS has entered into an agreement to acquire MNX Global Logistics (MNX), a global time-critical logistics provider, UPS officials announced in late September.
Healthcare clinic aimed at truckers opens near Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Interstate Health has opened a new urgent and primary care clinic located in the Racine PETRO at exit number 333 on Interstate 94
JJ Keller gets OK for driving monitoring, detection system patent
NEENAH, Wis. — J. J. Keller & Associates, a provider of safety and compliance solutions for the transportation industry, has been granted a new patent
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week nets thousands of violations
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officers in Canada and the U.S. initiated 11,448 traffic stops of commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers who were
Feds open applications for $10B in bridge improvement funds
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened applications for nearly $10 billion in funding for fiscal years 2023-26 through
Love’s buys subscription service motor club that aids truck drivers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has completed the acquisition of Oklahoma City-based TVC Pro-Driver, a motor club and commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription
HDA Truck Pride announces growth
ST. LOUIS —Â HDA Truck Pride has expanded its presence in New Jersey with the addition of new member, Rodriguez Distribution. Raul and Karla Rodriquez operate
Class 8 truck order season kicks off with more than 36k units, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — September preliminary North American Class 8 net orders were 36,800 units, up 67% month-over-month, reflecting the strongest order month in the past
Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck wins mobility GREEN AWARD
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai’s XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck has won the GREEN AWARD in the Mobility category at GTF Connect Los Angeles, hosted
College student earns Carnegie Medal for saving trucker’s life
MIDWAY, Pa. — A 25-year-old college student has received the prestigious Carnegie Medal for saving the life of a truck driver in October 2022. According
FEMA, FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test for Oct. 4
WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency
Indiana police investigating fiery semi crash in Steuben County
ANGOLA, Ind. — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is investigating a semi-truck crash that happened on Tuesday, Oct. 2, along U.S. 20 near West Otter
ATRI seeking applications for advisory committee
WASHINGTON —Â The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched an online application for industry stakeholders interested in being considered for a position on its Research
Ryder women celebrated for supply chain leadership
MIAMI — Ryder is celebrating three female leaders as recipients of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain awards from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and
Estes hit by cyberattack; freight movement continues ‘effectively’
RICHMOND, Va. — Less-than-load mega carrier Estes is the latest corporate victim of a cyberattack. Company officials made the announcement on social media on Tuesday,
Kansas DOT publishes truck driver’s tips as reminder to be safe on the road
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has published on its blog an open letter from a veteran professional truck driver that outlines best
Trucker Path provides quick access to Spot Cargo Insurance for app users
PHOENIX — The newest update to a mobile app relied on by North American truckers has been made public. Trucker Path announced that it continues
Diesel prices continue upward trend around much of US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel fuel prices are on the rise once again this week — at least in most areas of the nation. According