U.S. Class 8 new truck sales in September reach all-time monthly high
Amidst all the talk about the trucking industry being in a slow-down mode comes word that U.S. Class 8 truck sales appear to have hit
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Ray Martinez stepping down as FMCSA administrator
WASHINGTON — Ray Martinez is leaving his position as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The announcement came as part of a release
Tires pop off semi and strike oncoming vehicles
This happened on Interstate 55 in Mississippi, past the Interstate 220 Bridge. The tires struck three vehicles in the northbound lanes, smashing the windshield of
ATA calls for commonsense approach to liberalizing marijuana laws
SAN DIEGO — The Board of Directors of the American Trucking Associations Tuesday endorsed a new set of policies aimed at helping the industry continue
Bumper rider keeps Portland weird!
“Keep Portland Weird” is a popular slogan that appears on bumper stickers, signs, and public buildings throughout Portland, Oregon and its surrounding metro area. This
Where is a 55 gallon drum of cream cheese when you need one?
Hey dispatch, do you know where I can get 55 gallons of cream cheese in a hurry? That is what an Indiana Trooper must have
Missouri governor calls for ‘bold’ transportation solutions
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson believes that “imagination and necessity are changing transportation across this country” and that “bold solutions” will be needed
DOT launching initiative to address improvement of rural road infrastructure
ST. LOUIS – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today announced the creation of a new initiative to support transportation needs in rural America. The
Stevens Tanker Division to close its doors, putting 586 out of work in Texas
The headline has become disturbingly familiar in 2019 – “Carrier shuts down, hundreds losing their jobs.” The bad news is, it’s happened again. But if
Semi truck nearly nails pedestrian
What’s that lurking in the darkness? Oh dang, it’s a person on the highway! Ok, that was a close one.
ATA honors trucking advocates with Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations has presented the Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards to one motor carrier, one state trucking association, one fleet executive
The Trucker News Channel Episode #071
In this episode we cover … – Trucking jobs are down – Roadrunner Transportation downsizes – FMCSA opens clearinghouse registration – Budweiser goes electric –
TCA executive vice president William ‘Bill’ Giroux dies at age 56
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — William “Bill Giroux, executive vice president of presidential projects at the Truckload Carriers Association, died Friday, October 4, at his residence. Giroux
Diesel prices down everywhere except California
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide slipped 1.9 cents for the week ending October 7 to stand at $3.047, according to the
Collaboration the key to safety, FMCSA’s Martinez says at ATA conference
While speaking at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA’s) annual Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego Saturday, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Raymond
ATA president calls on industry to focus on solving future challenges
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear Monday urged the federation to work together, and with anyone who is willing to
Penske honors 44 drivers named to the 2019 platinum and gold safety classes
READING, Pa. — The Penske Logistics Premier Driver Recognition Program honored 44 safe truck drivers in the United States and Canada as part of the
Driver shortage ranks No. 1 in ATRI trucking industry issues survey
SAN DIEGO — For the third year in a row, the driver shortage is the top-ranked issue in the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual Top
TRIP report on freight delivery system an echo of themes heard before
WASHINGTON — TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, has released a new report the gist of which should surprise no one and which sounds like
FTR, ACT report Class 8 orders up slightly m/m, down considerably y/y
The two organizations that collect, analyze and report Class 8 data said Thursday that month-over-month were up moderately, but that year-over-year September orders were considerably