J.B. Hunt to acquire Zenith Freight Lines from Bassett
BASSETT, Va. and LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Monday that its subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will acquire the assets of
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Oldest black-owned business in the U.S., a moving company, expands
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The oldest black-owned business in the U.S., E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company, recently announced that it has expanded its operations to
Axicle’s new fifth wheel design aims to save lives
LOS ANGELAS, Calif. — A new trailer attachment plate designed to prevent injuries and deaths has been developed by a California company. Axicle says its
Movement for vaccine mandate protest convoy to Washington, D.C., gaining steam on social media
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A group of American truckers dubbed “Convoy to DC 2022” is gaining membership on Facebook, following thousands of truckers who are
Nacarato Truck Centers becomes first Volvo trucks Certified Electric Vehicle dealer in Virginia
Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealers into Virginia. Volvo announced that Nacarato Truck Centers’ Roanoke dealership has
Pritzker announces next phase of Houbolt Road project in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials on Jan. 28 to announce the
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: Omicron slows capacity recovery
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with December 2021 data, showed an increase in the Pricing Index, with slowing in
Find a way to serve: Wreaths Across America announces 2022 theme
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) on Jan. 17 announced its theme for 2022: “Find a way to serve.” The national nonprofit has
Tanker truck crashes into house to avoid deer
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. — A tanker truck smashed into a house last week in rural Wisconsin after the driver said they swerved to
A look at 5 Breyer decisions that had major impacts on transportation
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer left a mark on the transportation industry during his 27-plus years on the bench. Breyer announced
Old Dominion asks for new trial after losing multi-million dollar lawsuit over toxic fumes
ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. is petitioning an Arkansas circuit judge for a new trial or a reduced jury award
Travel restrictions on big rigs announced ahead of major winter storm
BOSTON — A powerful winter storm that’s expected to produce blizzard conditions Friday and Saturday is prompting people in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of
Tractor-trailer fire closes lanes on I-80
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — A tractor-trailer fire closed down two lanes on the westbound side of Interstate 80 in Solano County on Thursday. The fire
Car clips top of big rig while trucker sleeps inside
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — A Mazda passenger car careened into the top of a semi cab Thursday night near Los Angeles after its driver
Cargo Transporters transforms fleet with Platform Science’s virtual vehicle technology
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Cargo Transporters Inc., a North Carolina-based truckload carrier, and Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, announced a new partnership on
Illinois State Police announce creation of Statewide Expressway Shooting dashboard
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has unveiled an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard that contains current and historical data about reported
Groupe Morneau deploys first Volvo VNR Electric in Québec City
EASTERN CANADA — Volvo Trucks North America’s customer Groupe Morneau took delivery of its first Volvo VNR Electric to operate on freight logistics routes in
DOT announces comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday the federal government’s new National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), a roadmap for addressing the
Fastfrate establishes first international office in Chicago
CHICAGO — Canada-based Fastfrate Integrated Logistics announced the grand opening of its new U.S. office in Chicago on Monday, Jan. 24. The new office expands
ATA names newest America’s Road Team captains
ARLINGTON, VA – American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced the names of the 22 professional truck drivers who will be the 2022-23 America’s Road Team Captains