Declining spot rates mean no extra trailer charges at TEL
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING As spot rates and overall freight tonnage remain low, most businesses are reacting to lower demand by reducing their trailer
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Introducing the revolutionary S30 open-ear air conduction true wireless headset by EKSAtelecom
SPONSORED BY EKSATELECOM Seamlessly combining advanced technology with unmatched comfort, EKSAtelecom’s revolutionary S30 open-ear air conduction true wireless headset is designed to meet the unique needs
Latest Truckstop data shows booming reefer spot rates ahead of Mother’s Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — According to the latest numbers from Truckstop, refrigerated spot rates surged in the week ended May 3 (week 18) while total load
FMCSA’s annual Our Road, Our Safety Week is underway
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is raising awareness and sharing actionable information to help improve road safety
U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck freight contraction continues
MINNEAPOLIS — The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed that the U.S. truck freight market contracted significantly during the first three months of 2024.
Aurora Innovation touts environmental benefits of automated trucking
PITTSBURGH — Autonomous vehicle company Aurora Innovation has released a white paper indicating that autonomous trucking has the potential for significant environmental benefits. The paper finds
TA Dedicated to pay $460,000 in EEOC sexual orientation and retaliation suit
CLEVELAND — TA Dedicated (formerly known as Transport America) and Transportation Enterprise Services, trucking companies that operate under the parent TFI International Inc., will pay
Fusion Transport addresses escalating cargo theft concerns in logistics industry
RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Millions of dollars worth of cargo, especially from small retail businesses, are not reaching their final destinations in the U.S. due to
Portable scales enforcement helps keep motorists, roads safe
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill. — The day begins early for Dave Vatland and Aaron Terando, one of 12 two-person teams who make up the Illinois Department
Total spot rate barely moves in the latest week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As increases in flatbed rates offset declines in dry van and refrigerated rates, total broker-posted rate in the Truckstop system rose a
Women trucking leaders meet with Washington policymakers
WASHINGTON — This week, 18 women trucking leaders from 10 states met with their members of Congress and White House officials for the American Trucking
J.B. Hunt’s 1Q ’24 net earnings fall by more than $70M
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services saw first quarter net earnings for 2024 drop to $127.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.22,
DAT Truckload Volume Index: March spot rates drop on modest volumes
EAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload rates continued to slide in March as demand for trucking services moved toward typical seasonal levels, reported DAT Freight &
Looking for a career path? Make your job work for you
For some people, job dissatisfaction is the result of a crummy boss, or a stifling work environment. These are easy enough to spot and start
Indiana engineers using electric big rig to develop wireless charging highway
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University engineers are working alongside the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to develop a highway that will charge electric vehicles
Military families’ financial challenges are unique; these tips can help
Any family can experience financial hurdles, but military families may face unique challenges that set them apart from their civilian counterparts. From being remotely stationed
Transition military skills to diesel tech jobs
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt and Transition Overwatch have partnered to help transitioning military veterans leverage transferable skills into service technician careers within the Peterbilt dealer
WYDOT widens access to road closure information during severe weather
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When snow, high winds and other severe weather conditions require the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to close Interstate 80 — one
Spot rates in Truckstop system see declines in latest week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After four straight weeks of gains, the total broker-posted spot market rate in the Truckstop system declined about a penny during the
CarriersEdge announces 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For overall winners
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, announced the 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For overall winners at