I-55 Mississippi River bridge between Arkansas, Tennessee to temporarily close
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6,
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Mojix taps Chris Cassidy for CEO slot
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Global supply chain solutions company Mojix has named Chris Cassidy as CEO, effective immediately. According to a news release, Dan Doles,
Nation’s roughest roads ranked — Rhode Island has the worst
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New research has revealed that Rhode Island has the roughest roads in the United States. The research by rugged computing solutions provider
Ryder recognized for leadership in environmental performance by US EPA SmartWay
MIAMI —Â Ryder System Inc. has been honored with a SmartWay High Performer recognition in the All Metrics and Carbon Metrics categories from the U.S. Environmental
BulkLoad’s Bulk Insurance Group launches Farm/Agribusiness program
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bulk Insurance Group LLC, a company created from BulkLoads.com, has unveiled its Farm/Agribusiness program. According to a news release, the program “has
Love’s rebrands EZ GO location in Lawrence, Kansas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s is expanding its highway hospitality on the Kansas Turnpike with the recent rebranding of the former EZ GO location at the
Load posts show rebound to close out September, according to DAT One
BEAVERTON, Ore. — After a 10% decline the previous week, load posts rebounded to close out Q3 during the week of Sept. 24-30, according to
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Nikola launches new hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 rig
PHOENIX — Electric truck maker Nikola recently debuted a new hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck — known as HYLA — at the company’s
Hyliion, Cummins receive certification from California Air Resources Board for Hypertruck
AUSTIN, Texas — Electric big rig solutions provider Hyliion and Cummins have obtained a Dual Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for
Echo Global’s SVP of engineering named a 2023 Notable Woman in STEM
CHICAGO — Christina Garcia, Echo Global Logistics’ senior vice president of engineering, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Notable Women in STEM 2023. Garcia was recognized
New York City Council passes truck parking bill
NEW YORK — The New York City Council has passed a bill that will create designated off-street parking for big rigs. The legislation was approved
Goodyear to recognize more commercial truckers for their Highway Hero Award
AKRON, Ohio — In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is calling for entries
BP Pulse completes phase 1 of electric truck charging depot, supporting OK Produce
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — BP Pulse (BPP) and OK Produce (OK) announced they have completed phase one of OK Produce’s fleet electrification project. The two
Driver dies after rig crashes, catches fire in rural Arkansas
MILLER COUNTY, Ark. — A 35-year-old Texas truck driver lost his life on Thursday, Sept. 28, after a crash. According to authorities, the wreck happened
Government shutdown would negatively impact transportation safety, NTSB chief says
WASHINGTON — National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy is sounding the alarm about how a government shutdown would affect the transportation industry. In
3PL Systems integrates with 123Loadboard, expanding freight offerings
HOUSTON —Â Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and freight logistics firm 3PL Systems Inc. have teamed up. According to a news release, the partnership will allow 123Loadboard
Driver OK after tanker truck full of fuel explodes in Utah
LOA, Utah — A tractor-trailer driver hauling doubles loaded with fuel escaped serious harm after their rig exploded on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Utah. According
Penske Truck Leasing opens new facility in Channahon, Illinois
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a new facility in Channahon, Illinois, located near Interstate 55 and Route 6 in the West
Used Class 8 tractor retail sales rebounded strongly in August, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 retail sales