Flatbed spot rates show decreases in latest Truckstop report; dry van sees gains
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The total broker-posted rates in the Truckstop system increased for the second time in 13 weeks during the week ending Aug. 25
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‘Zoinks, Scoob!’: Scooby-Doo monster truck 1 of 2 damaged in big rig fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The trailer of a semi hauling two Monster Jam monster trucks caught fire on Aug. 29 along U.S. 50 in Sacramento, heavily
Georgia transportation officials dealing with Idalia’s wrath
ATLANTA — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued hurricane and tropical storm warnings on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for several counties in the south central and
2 charged after causing big rig to overturn in Indiana
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — A truck driver escaped injury after their rig overturned during an a wreck on Aug. 29 along the eastbound lanes of
Hot dogs with ‘CHiPs’ set for Truck Driver Appreciation Week in California
Editor’s Note: CHiPs is the name of the popular American drama series that ran from 1977 to 1983 and is also a coloquial acronym for
Diesel Laptops releases new diagnostic tool
IRMO, S.C. — Diesel Laptops has launched Truck Fault Codes, a heavy-duty diagnostics tool that allows users to input a fault code and immediately identify
5 FedEX drivers take home top honors at National Truck Driving Championships
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five FedEx drivers were recognized with top honors at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC/NSVDC).
FleetPride acquires Knowles On Site Repair
IRVING, Texas — FleetPride, the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, has acquired the
The Mangat Group establishes Arizona trucking school
PHOENIX — Glendale-Arizona-based trucking company The Mangat Group has launched MG Truck Driving School, a state-of-the-art facility that offers commercial driver’s license (CDL) driver training
Average US diesel fuel prices continue rising
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Diesel fuel prices are sitting at their highest levels since March. According to the Energy Information Administration, the average price for
Another Highway Angel is named after trucker stops to aid at high-speed crash scene
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Joshua Mulford, a truck driver for Hirschbach Motor Lines, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for
ArcBest recognized by Forbes on America’s Best Employers list
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest has been named to the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers By State for the fourth consecutive year. According
Muftar creates artificial intelligence to help with transportation logistics
ATLANTA — Software-as-a-service company Muftar has launched an artificial-intelligence platform for the trucking and transportation industry that’s designed to improve logistics planning and reduce costs.
ATRI seeking participants for annual trucking industry survey
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking for participants in its 2023 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry
Revamping motor carrier safety methodology on FMCSA’s radar
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking into developing a new methodology to determine motor carrier safety. In an advanced notice
UPS showing appreciation to its drivers for Founders’ Day
ATLANTA — UPS is marking its ‘Founders’ Day’ and 116 years of serving customers by celebrating its employees. According to a news release, the company
Tennessee halting all lane closures for Labor Day weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel
Love’s Travel Stops’ annual children’s fundraiser begins
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has launched its annual fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals from Aug. 25 – Sept. 29. This
Percentage of female safety professionals in transportation increases
ARLINGTON, Va. — According to new data from the 2023 Women in Trucking Association (WIT) Index, the percentage of female safety professionals in corporations with
New FinPark app aims to help solve truck parking problem
ORAN, Mo. — Finloc 2000 Inc. has launched FinPark, a new app that enables carriers, drivers and freight brokers to reserve safe truck parking. In