NASCAR hauler driver killed in East Texas crash
LONGVIEW, Texas – A NASCAR hauler driver was killed and four others were injured early Tuesday in a crash along Interstate 20 in East Texas.
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‘It’s pretty rough’: Diesel, gasoline prices rise even higher as Biden bans Russian oil
NEW YORK — With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a
Goodyear names 37th Highway Hero winner
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the winner of its 2020-21 Highway Hero Award, a program that – since 1983 –
Zonar announces addition of bird’s eye-view for tire pressure management
SEATTLE — Zonar announced Monday the integration of bird’s eye-view from Continental’s ContiConnect Live Integrated tire pressure management system into Zonar’s web portal Ground Traffic
CTDOT Unveils the Four Winning ‘Name the Snowplow’ Contest Names
NEWINGTON, Conn — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced today the four winning names from its inaugural “Name the Snowplow” contest. The winning names are
Newly formed Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services debuts
ATLANTA — Cox Automotive on March 3 announced the introduction of Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services, previously delivered in conjunction with industry leaders Dickinson Fleet
Volvo Trucks introduces route planning, connected technology tools
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is introducing two new technology tools to help operators introduce Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractor models into
Work to resume on Illinois Tollway, traffic shifts scheduled
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Illinois Tollway is scheduled to resume work this week on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project northern section between Balmoral
Peterbilt highlights versatility of new trucks at ATA TMC Show
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt will showcase two new models this week at the 2022 American Trucking Associations (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting
Texas motor carrier declared an imminent hazard after accident that kills officer
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Koboat Trucking LLC, USDOT No. 3273682, a Houston-based motor carrier,
US energy officials: Electric trucks will be cheaper to buy, operate by 2030
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday released a study showing that by 2030, nearly half of medium-and heavy-duty trucks will be
Trucking industry reacts to EPA’s proposed stronger emission laws
ARLINGTON, Va. and GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Reaction came swiftly from the trucking industry on Monday after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a
USDOT announces up to $1.05B for Capital Beltway express lanes construction in Virginia
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Thursday announced that the Build America Bureau (BAB) provided a $1.05 billion low interest loan to Capital Beltway Express,
Detour expected to slow traffic on part of busy US 1
WOOLWICH, Maine — Work is underway on a $33.5 million roadway and bridge replacement on U.S. 1 that will impact summer traffic. The project in
Fiery I-30 crash kills two truck drivers
MALVERN, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) have identified two truck drivers who were killed Friday in a fiery crash along Interstate 30 in rural
Human heads stolen from truck in Denver
DENVER — Denver police are investigating the theft of a box of human heads that was stolen last week from a truck in northeast Denver.
PETA honors cows killed in truck crash
San Antonio — To memorialize the 25 cows killed when a truck carrying overturned Feb. 8 at the Interstate 37 and Interstate 10 interchange, People
ACT Research: Class 8 CMV orders flat over past month
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary North American (NA) Class 8 net orders in February were 21,000 units, staying flat since January, while NA Classes 5-7 net
NHTSA traffic crash data shows decrease in fatal large-truck crashes
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its 2020 annual traffic crash data, showing that 38,824 lives were
Shh! Oregon community wants to silence ‘unmuffled engine braking’
EAST SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The community of East Springfield is cracking down on what they call “unmuffled engine braking” after residents there complained about lost