Colorado’s Independence Pass reopens — but not for everyone
LAKE and PITKIN COUNTIES, Colo. — Crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have reopened Independence Pass on Colorado Highway 82 for the season.
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Truck driver uninjured after rig partially falls off bridge
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A truck driver was not injured after a Friday morning crash that sent their trailer tumbling off of an Interstate 75
Used Class 8 retail sales volumes, average prices lower in April
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class
FMCSA extends comment period for proposed speed limiter rule
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is extending the comment period for its proposal to install speed limiters in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
Las Vegas I-15/Tropicana Interchange project set to kick off
LAS VEGAS, NV — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak will be joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) at
Kentucky lifts restrictions on commercial drivers hauling mobile homes to tornado areas
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has extended an official order that temporarily suspended certain restrictions on motor carriers delivering mobile housing to
Tennessee Highway Patrol to increase patrols during Memorial Day holiday
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) plans to increase patrols and utilize a variety of traffic safety enforcement tools to reduce the number of
Newsweek recognizes Roadrunner as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2022
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Roadrunner, a nationwide less-than-truckload carrier specializing in long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, has been recognized in Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Most Trustworthy
World Distribution Services adds capacity to new facility near Port of New York/New Jersey
LINDEN, N.J. — World Distribution Services has announced enhancements to its new Linden, New Jersey-based distribution facility, providing additional warehouse capacity to the New York/New
One Year Later: INDOT gives update on North Split Interchange Project
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is providing a progress update on the North Split reconstruction project one year after the interchange’s full closure.
Volvo Trucks Academy opens new facility to better serve electric truck training
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — Volvo Trucks North America announced Wednesday that the Volvo Trucks Academy opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, to expand
CarriersEdge adds online training courses for auto-haulers
NEWMARKET, Ontario – CarriersEdge has unveiled a series of online training courses for auto-hauler drivers. The new suite includes “Auto-Hauler Cargo Inspection” and “Vehicle Inspections
PA Turnpike reports returning traffic volumes
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects more than 2.2 million motorists will be traveling the Turnpike over the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Illinois tollway expects more than 7 million vehicles on its system Memorial Day weekend
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Illinois Tollway expects 7.7 million vehicles to kick off summer with a trip on the Tollway system this Memorial Day
Berylls Strategy Advisors releases analysis of global trucking industry
DETROIT — Following several tumultuous years for the trucking industry, Berylls Strategy Advisors, a global management consulting firm focused on the automobility industry, has completed
CVSA releases results from 2022 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
WASHINGTON — More than 2,460 law enforcement officers participated in this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) three-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. All three of
Arkansas officials addressing CDL testing backlog
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) and State Police (ASP) are working together to help ease the backlog of individuals who want
New report focuses on gender bias, harassment among female truckers
PLOVER Wis. — In a new whitepaper titled “Addressing Gender Bias and Harassment in the Trucking Industry,” the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) reported that while
NCDOT develops early flood warning system for roads
RALEIGH, N.C. — When the next hurricane strikes, the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will be armed with an advanced flood-warning system that relies on
Fleetmaster Express to receive first Volvo VNR electric trucks in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) customer Fleetmaster Express, a for-hire logistics carrier, has ordered 10 Volvo VNR Electrics to support supply chain