TTI report: Travel demand growing faster than system’s ability to absorb that demand
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If more Americans are working, a new report confirms, more of us are also tied up in traffic. The picture is
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Reason report: U.S. highway conditions worsening in important categories
LOS ANGELES — After decades of incremental progress in several key categories, Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report finds the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially
Descartes Systems Group acquires BestTramsport.com for $11.2 million
WATERLOO, Ontario — Descartes Systems Group, a global company that unites logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, said it had acquired BestTransport.com Inc. (BestTransport), a cloud-based transportation
Colorado mountain safety effort includes Drivewyze, PrePass, motor carrier group
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association and in-cab driver alert providers PrePass
DTNA delivers first Freightliner eCascadia models to Penske, NFI
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nine days after Daimler Trucks North America said it was getting ready to deliver to customers the first Freightliner aCascadia models, they
ATA Freight Forecast projects 25.6% increase in tonnage by 2030
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations Wednesday released its latest ATA Freight Transportation Forecast: 2019 to 2030, an annual projection of the state of
ACT Research: Trailer production robust, component supply challenges easing
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Trailer industry net orders continued the year-over-year slide that begin at the end of 2018 and that is now negative for seven
Women In Trucking Association partners with OneDigital Health and Benefits
PLOVER, Wis. – The Women In Trucking Association recently endorsed a health insurance and employee benefits portfolio of options now available to members with two
Canadian study identifies speed as best predictor of car crashes
WATERLOO, Ontario, Canada — Speeding is the riskiest kind of aggressive driving, according to a unique analysis of data from on-board devices in vehicles. Researchers
Schneider inducts 26 elite drivers into Haul of Fame for career achievements in safety
GREEN BAY, Wis. — In recognition of those who live and embody its Safety First and Always core value, Schneider, among the nation’s largest truckload
NATSO releases industry guide addressing top industry questions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, representing America’s travel plazas and truckstops, has released a detailed industry guide answering the top questions about the travel center industry.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index surges 6.6% in July, 7.3% higher than July 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 6.6% in July after falling 1.2% in June. In July,
Average price of gallon of diesel drops below $3 for first time since February
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel declined 1.7 cents a gallon to $2.994 for the week ending August 19, according to
Ohio’s Scott Woodrome wins top honors at National Truck Driving Championships
PITTSBURGH — Scott Woodrome, a professional truck driver from Middletown, Ohio, representing team FedEx Freight, has been named the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2019
The Trucker News Channel Episode #064
In this episode we cover… – What do do when you’re stuck on train tracks – Teamsters say no to HOS proposal – UPS invests
Volvo Trucks introduces enhanced Turbo Compound engine in VNL models
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the next generation of its Turbo Compound technology, providing up to an additional 3% improvement in
Peterbilt Motors opens fifth technician institute campus
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has opened the company’s fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “The PTI program helps meet
July trailer sales up slightly, but below last year; used Class 8 sales fall again
The nation’s two organizations that track and analyze data about the commercial motor vehicle market both note that trailer orders were up in July as
ACT Research: Key risk to CV market forecasts is China trade wars
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, the key risk to all commercial vehicle market
Nebraska officer earns grand champion award for roadside inspection
PITTSBURGH — Sgt. Benjamin Schropfer of the Nebraska State Patrol has earned the 2019 Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s