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Bestpass joins American Diabetes Association for ‘Tour de Cure’ ride
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bestpass has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to give back to the community and promote healthy activities among employees, customers
Otay Mesa CBP uncovers meth valued at more than $13 million in three commercial shipments
OTAY MESA, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Otay Mesa commercial facility discovered nearly 6,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in
Tennessee, Arkansas DOTs select repair strategy for I-40 Memphis bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation have selected a repair strategy for the Interstate 40 Hernando DeSoto bridge that links the
Tractor-trailer owner sentenced for role in cocaine trafficking conspiracy
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Ray Anthony Almaroad, 36, of Edinburg, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to his role in a large cocaine
Iowa 80 Truckstop to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic June 3
WALCOTT, Iowa — Iowa 80 Truckstop, known as the “World’s Largest Truckstop,” will offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, June 3. This
ACT Research shows less trailer orders in April with production constraints
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary reports from trailer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) indicate that 14,400 new trailer orders were booked in April, which was 52% lower
Sensitech shares safety, security tips as Memorial Day weekend brings added risks
BEVERLY, Mass. — Holiday weekends are well known for the high risk presented to organizations and their supply chains across the United States. The Sensitech Supply
New Pennsylvania law updates CDL licensing timeline; addresses human trafficking convictions
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A newly enacted Pennsylvania law, Act 131 of 2020, extends the validity period of commercial learner’s permits, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Tanker repair company owner pleads guilty to HMTA, OSHA violations
POCATELLO, Idaho – The owner of a tanker testing and repair company has pleaded guilty to making an illegal repair to a cargo tanker in
Phase 1 repairs to I-40 Memphis bridge complete
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Phase 1 of repairs to the Interstate 40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge, which spans the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis,
Hyliion partners with Detmar Logistics for fleet electrification
AUSTIN, Texas — Hyliion Holdings Corp., a maker of electrified powertrains for Class 8 trucks, has partnered with Detmar Logistics LLC, a provider of frack
North Carolina DOT testing truck alert system to help prevent crashes
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is working to reduce the risk of commercial truck crashes to help keep work zones and highways
TuSimple partners with AWG, Giumarra Companies to ‘revolutionize’ fresh-produce transport
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Self-driving tech developer TuSimple is working to revolutionize the transport of fresh produce, according to company statement released May 19. In partnership
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week set for August 22-28
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Aug. 22-28. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle
Love’s to host free COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Irvington, Alabama location
IRVINGTON, Ala. — The Love’s Travel Stop in Irvington, Alabama, will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26.
FAST lanes for commercial trucks planned at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA) and the City of Laredo announced a formal partnership May 21
Joplin 44 Petro to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 26
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin 44 Petro, located just off Interstate 44 on State Highway 43, has partnered with Stone’s Corner Pharmacy to offer a walk-in
Peterbilt opens new dealerships in Arizona and Georgia
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. recently announced the opening of two new dealerships — Rush Peterbilt Truck Center-Phoenix East in Mesa, Arizona, and Peterbilt
DAT Truckload Volume Index slips 5% in April, falling from all-time high in March
PORTLAND, Ore. —Truckload freight activity declined in April, but the month was still the second busiest month on record for shippers, freight brokers and motor