Truck freight tonnage, revenues rise in 2022, new ATA report says
WASHINGTON — Big rigs moved more than 11.4 billion tons of freight in 2022, generating more than $940 billion — both increases from the previous
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Class 8 tractor production saw June gains
COLUMBUS, Ind. — June’s Class 8 tractor backlog decline met expectations as seasonally weak orders ran headlong into strong production, according to ACT Research’s latest
US Chamber of Commerce’s new nuclear verdict report says trucking industry ‘under seige’
WASHINGTON — A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform says the trucking industry is under siege by litigation. High-dollar
PS Logistics expands with acquisition of Action Dedicated
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — P&S Transportation LLC, a PS Logistics subsidiary, has announced the purchase of all substantial transportation assets of Action Dedicated LLC and Action
Teamsters issue strike notice after Yellow Corp. fails to make $50M in benefits contributions
WASHINGTON — The Central States Pension Fund’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday, July 17, to suspend health care benefits and cease pension accruals for
ATA Truck Tonnage Index sees 2.1% increase in June
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.1% in June after increasing 1.2% in May. In June, the
FedEx makes moves in executive departments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp. has announced the appointment of John W. Dietrich, formerly the chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, to executive vice
Dana expands Spicer Select drivetrain coverage
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Incorporated has expanded the Spicer Select line with the addition of end yokes, axle shafts and D/S170 and D/S190 primary gearing
Nuclear verdict: Indiana couple awarded $44M after big rig rear-ends them in 2016
VALPARAISO, Ind. — An Indiana jury has awarded a couple $44 million stemming from a 2016 accident that caused serious injuries to Cynthia Kroft. According
Truckstop acquires FreightFriend
PLYMOUTH, Idaho — Load board and freight management company Truckstop has acquired FreightFriend, a cloud-based capacity and freight management firm that uses artificial intelligence to
Average US diesel prices remain flat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average diesel prices are riding a rollercoaster across the nation this week with ups and downs seen from the East Coast
DAT Truckload Volume Index: June signals that spot rates have hit bottom
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes and spot rates held firm in June while contract rates fell to their lowest points in almost two years,
Penske Truck Leasing acquires Star Truck Rentals, Kris-Way Truck Leasing
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing has announced a major expansion of its fleet. Company officials said that the acquisitions of Star Truck Rentals Inc.,
Authorities find body inside burned big rig at Laredo, Texas, Pilot
LAREDO, Texas — Authorities in south Texas are investigating after a body was found inside a burning semi-truck on the morning of Sunday, July 16
Simard Transport begins electrification of its truck fleet
LACHINE, Quebec, Canada — Simard Transport, a transportation company that has been operating in Canada since 1943, plans to add four electric trucks to their
Kate Whiting and her renovated rig join honorees in Howes Hall of Fame
WALCOTT, Iowa — Howes Products used the backdrop of the 44th Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree in Walcott, Iowa, to announce its ninth Hall of Fame
Labor Department seeking former workers at Arizona auto parts distributor to repay more than $5.6M in back wages
PHOENIX — The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for more than 1,300 delivery drivers of a national auto parts distributor and its delivery company
6-State Trooper Project focuses on ‘move over’ violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is joining forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on drivers who
ACT Research: June used truck market enjoys ‘historically expected’ sales gains
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes improved again in June, up 4% month-over-month, according to the latest
We Realize Inc. opens 1st truck parking location in Las Vegas with promise of 800,000 more spaces to come around US
LAS VEGAS — A startup company focused on truck parking is on an ambitious journey to create nearly a million parking spots around the country