FMCSA assembles advisory panel of 25 commercial drivers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) has named 25 commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers from all sectors of
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Mack over-the-air updates now standard on Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite models
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks announced this week that its driver-activated Mack over-the-air (OTA) updates feature is now standard on the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models, enabling
Volvo electrifies Southern California distribution facility for Dependable Highway Express
ONTARIO, Calif. — Working through the Volvo LIGHTS project, Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has completed several electrification initiatives to reduce the climate and air-quality impacts
Flexible HOS? FMCSA proposes pilot program to evaluate 6/4, 5/5 sleeper berth splits
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) Jan. 14 announced a new proposed pilot program for commercial motor vehicle
DOT awards $40 million to improve safety at highway-railway crossings
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Jan. 14 provided a total of $40,255,750 in grants to five states to improve safety at the
2020 closes on strong note with increase in net trailer orders for December
COLUMBUS, Ind., and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — According to preliminary reports from ACT Research and FTR, the U.S. trailer industry closed 2020 on a high note,
FMSCA announces leadership, members of 2021 safety advisory committee
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) this week announced its 2021 members for the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory
‘Everyday heroes’: Swift unveils Truckers Against Trafficking tractor
PHOENIX — During the first week of January — a month set aside to raise awareness of and stop slavery and human trafficking — Swift
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Bret Chastain
Bret Chastain of Flora, Indiana, has dedicated his truck, a 2005 Mack CXN with a 15-speed transmission, to a group of often-unsung heroes – the
Geotab’s upgraded GO9+ telematics device offers expanded connectivity for fleet operations
TORONTO — Geotab now offers enhanced connectivity for fleets with the new GO9+ telematics solution, which now includes Wi-Fi connectivity. The new GO9+ is built on
Heavy rain creates slide threats, other concerns for drivers on Oregon roads
SALEM, Ore. — Heavy winds and rain have produced a variety of road hazards in Oregon including standing water, flooding, downed trees and powerlines. But
New TA Travel Center adds 150 truck parking spaces to Huntington, Oregon
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc., nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has opened a new
PACCAR Parts offers charging stations that are compatible with variety of electric vehicles
RENTON, Wash. — PACCAR Parts is introducing new electric vehicle charging stations to support the global launch of electric vehicles (EVs). The chargers are designed
Spot truckload activity starts 2021 at quick pace, according to DAT
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload activity during the first full week of 2021 picked up where it left off at the end of 2020, with
Truck Boss Show — Little Guy’s Dream Come True
Well, it’s been a long time coming — but the Truck Boss Show team finally got a look at Matt “The Little Guy” Eso’s newest
Atlanta tops DAT’s list of Top 10 markets for spot truckload freight in 2020
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Atlanta was the hottest place to find spot van and refrigerated truckload freight in 2020, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, which
December Class 8 orders fourth-highest in history, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in December were 50,900 units, down 2% from November — but a 153% improvement from
20 North American carriers recognized as ‘best fleets to drive for’ in 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge have announced the 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For. The 20
Steven Bradbury named Acting Secretary of Transportation
WASHINGTON — In the wake of the resignation of former Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Steven G. Bradbury has been named Acting Secretary of
Oregon State Police seek help in identifying child’s body found at rest area in December
LINCOLN COUNTY, Oregon — The Oregon State Police is asking for help from the public in identifying the body of a child that was found