Man accused of intentionally colliding with tractor-trailer facing murder charges
PADUCAH, Ky. — The driver of a car that collided with a tractor-trailer, killing the passenger, in McCracken County, Kentucky, is now facing murder and
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TA opens new travel center with 103 truck parking spaces in Texas
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc., nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has opened a new
Ohio governor announces $51M for traffic safety projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Dr. Jack Marchbanks announced Thursday that ODOT will invest $51 million
New Illinois highway map hits the streets
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates
Torc Robotics announces Penske Truck Leasing as test fleet truck maintenance service provider
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Torc Robotics, a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, has announced that Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service
Semi-truck hits firetruck on I-40 in Tennessee
DICKSON, Tenn. — A semi-truck hit a firetruck Wednesday in Dickson County, Tennessee, causing it to roll. WKRN reports that Toni Stinson with Dickson County
International Roadcheck date fast approaching
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19. International Roadcheck is 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial
Wisconsin truck driver active in community service gifted new rig
GREEN BAY, Wis. — In acknowledgement of her many industry and community accomplishments, on May 3, professional truck driver Carmen Anderson was presented with the
Hudson County Motors becomes first Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in New Jersey
NEW YORK — Volvo Trucks North America dealer Hudson County Motors recently became the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in New Jersey —
Utah bicyclist killed after collision with tractor-trailer
SPANISH FORK, Utah — A Utah man is dead after his bicycle collided with a semi-truck in Spanish Fork, Utah. KTVX reports that Jed Jorgensen,
Installed base of video telematics systems in North America, Europe to exceed 8 million units by 2026
GOTHENBURG, Sweden –Berg Insight has released a new market study covering the video telematics market. The integration of cameras to enable various video-based solutions in
Boxwheel Trailer Leasing acquires Fleet Trailer Leasing in El Paso
DENVER — Boxwheel Trailer Leasing, a leading provider of semi-trailer rentals, leases and sales, with physical rental locations in Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and
ALAN opens nominations For 2022 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
LAKELAND, Fla. – The American Logistics Aid Network has officially opened nominations for its sixth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards, and it’s asking for help in
TransEdge Truck Centers becomes 1st Volvo Trucks certified EV dealer in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH — Volvo Trucks North America dealer TransEdge Truck Centers recently became the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in Pennsylvania after its Pittsburgh
Escaped inmate steals semi, leads officers on high-speed pursuit
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — An inmate who is accused of stealing a semi after taking off from a litter detail is back behind bars and now
Half of heavy-duty, regional-haul tractors are electrifiable now, study finds
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released Thursday the third of four market segment reports — Electric Trucks Have
Missouri wreck leaves 44,000 pounds of hard seltzer on road
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 ponds of hard seltzer crashed and spilled all its contents on a road in Jasper County, Missouri, on
Volvo Trucks to exhibit next gen Volvo VNR electric, autonomous, electromobility solutions at ACT Expo 2022
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America is set to debut its next generation Volvo VNR Electric 6×2 tractor in its booth (No. 1736)
Love’s opens new location in Missouri, re-opens fire-damaged Indiana location
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Cameron, Missouri, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The store, located at
Indiana State Police seek recruits for motor carrier inspectors
INDIANOPOLIS — The Indiana State Police is now accepting additional applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in