Embark, HP launch autonomous, electric drayage pilot
SAN FRANCISCO — Embark Trucks Inc. has launched a joint initiative with HP Inc. to combine electric and autonomous truck technology through a truck drayage
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CFI driver Jon ‘Smitty’ Smith passes 5 million mile mark
JOPLIN, Mo. — After more than 37 years on the road, Jon “Smitty” Smith, a driver for CFI, has achieved an elite status: He is
US Border Patrol agents stop tractor-trailer smuggling attempt
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas – Agents with the U.S. Border Patrol recently foiled a human smuggler who was using a tractor-trailer to transport 49 undocumented immigrants into
Daimler issues major recall for Freightliner Cascadia models
PORTLAND — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has issued a recall for more than 105,000 2019-21 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and Freightliner Cascadia trucks for insufficiently
Oregon to fine drivers nearly $900 for tire chain violations
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature has approved hiking the fine for trucks who don’t use tire chains when required during winter weather. According to
5 tips to grow your trucking business
Courtesy of OTR Capital The transportation industry is an increasingly competitive market. Regardless of how long you’ve been in trucking or how long you’ve owned
CV demand remains strong; supply chain still restrained
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Like in most any other industry in the world, the COVID-19 Delta variant has created some hiccups in the economics of trucking,
Roadrunner Freight names 2021 Drivers of the Year
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — As part of this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), held Sept. 12-18, Roadrunner Freight announced the winners of the
PrePass real-time safety alerts now available across contiguous US
PHOENIX — The PrePass safety Alerts system has been upgraded to include critical traffic warnings across all 48 contiguous states. Motor carriers and commercial vehicle
Alabama Motor Express opens new terminal south of Atlanta
ATLANTA — Alabama Motor Express (AMX), a family-owned trucking and logistics company, has opened a new terminal in Jackson, Georgia. According to a company statement,
Used truck prices making, breaking records
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same-dealer sales) dropped 5% month over month and 24% year over year in August. Through the first
IRS hikes per diem rate for owner-operators
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced it will increase the allowable per diem rate for owner-operators from $66 to $69 beginning Oct.
Semis banned from Delaware I-95 construction zone
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has banned big rigs on Interstate 95 northbound from Interstate 495 to north of
Car slams into semi’s trailer on Indiana interstate
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — A Pontiac Grand Am struck the trailer of an 18-wheeler in the early morning hours of Sept. 17 on an Indiana
Watch for slick, wet roads in northwest this weekend
Heavy rains across portions of northern California and southern Oregon this weekend could make driving treacherous on the state’s roadways. According to a report from
Circle Logistics launches drayage division at Port of Detroit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Circle Logistics announced Sept. 15 that it has launched a drayage division to provide support at the Port of Detroit, the
Ohio cuts ribbon on 33 Smart Mobility Corridor
EAST LIBERTY. Ohio — Officials from across Ohio and around the globe opened what is being dubbed as “the world’s most connected highway” on Sept.
CBP agents rescue nearly 50 people locked in trailer
LAREDO, Texas — Nearly 50 people were found locked in a trailer near Freer, Texas, during an alleged human smuggling attempt this week, according to
New tech streamlines Love’s Truck Care and Speedco maintenance for fleets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Carriers using Love’s Truck Care and Speedco for vehicle maintenance now have access to new technology that integrates data between the shops
Indiana couple arrested after husband’s wreck with semi
POSEY COUNTY, Indiana – Indiana State Police (ISP) arrested a man on Sept. 13 after he hit an 18-wheeler with his pickup on State Road