Big rig trailer carrying powdered chicken poop overturns on I-85 ramp in North Carolina
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina authorities say the trailer of an 18-wheeler hauling powdered chicken feces overturned on an Interstate 85 ramp on Friday,
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Iowa 80 Truckstop celebrates America’s truckers with 44th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa — The countdown to the 44th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree has begun. Events kick off Thursday, July 13, at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in
SmartHop announces Courteney McDonnell as new chief revenue officer
MIAMI — SmartHop, a freight booking and fleet management platform, has named Courteney McDonnell as its new chief revenue officer (CRO), according to a company
Van spot rates show some strength during traditional peak week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Although rates still trail the five-year average, spot rates for van equipment rose in line with seasonal expectations in the latest week,
CARB, truck and engine manufacturers announce ‘unprecedented’ partnership
SACRAMENTO — Heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers and environmental regulations officials in California have announced an agreement on emissions rules designed to give companies greater
Relay Payments sponsors NASCAR racer William Byron for rest of ’23 season
CONCORD, N.C — Relay Payments, a digital payment source for fleets, brokers and merchants, has joined William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team
New S&P Global Mobility Commercial Vehicle Forecast shows truck market coasting through ’24
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Near-term demand and growth for Classes 5-8 commercial vehicles are expected to flatten across North America as post-pandemic market corrections take place,
Comment period opens for automatic emergency braking proposal
WASHINGTON — The comment period for a proposal to require new heavy vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds to be equipped with automatic emergency braking
Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Washington, Oregon, to close several days for repairs
PORTLAND, Ore. — Beginning Sunday, July 16, the Lewis and Clark Bridge will close for up to eight days as crews make repairs to the
Kansas DOT launches new roadway safety campaign
TOPEKA, Kan. — Motorists traveling four stretches of highway across Kansas will now see increased traffic safety messaging and new signage as part of the
Class 8 tractor orders see June increases
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders remained seasonally soft in June with 16,200 units, up 5% year-over-year and 4% month-over-month, while
Truck driver surrenders after hour-long chase by Arkansas troopers
POPE COUNTY, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) chased the driver of a big rig for almost an hour on Wednesday, July 5, along Interstate
Fleet Advantage’s Matt de Aguiar selected as a 2023 40 Under 40 honoree by The South Florida Business Journal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage, a Class-8 fleet data analytics, equipment financing and life cycle cost management, has announced that Chief Operating Officer Matt
Goodyear adds regional-haul trailer tire to Cooper Works Series line
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced a new addition to the Cooper WORK Series line, the WORK Series Regional Haul
Arizona land port facilities to expand capacity, enhance security
SAN LUIS, Ariz. — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently hosted a
Utah’s DOT launches new program to spotlight safe driving around big rigs
SALT LAKE CITY — With more commercial vehicles on Utah’s roads than any other state, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is educating drivers on
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association sues state over CARB regs
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) and four of its members have filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Wagner Logistics makes special delivery for kids with mobility challenges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — LEARN Science & Math Club (LEARN), a non-profit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, gave away more than 60 customized electric
11 Arkansas professional drivers and technicians qualify for national titles
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Trucking Association hosted its annual trucking championship in Rogers on June 23-24. The 2023 Arkansas Trucking Championship ended with
Average US diesel prices drop as nation celebrates Independence Day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices showed downward movement across the nation leading up to the July 4 holiday, according to the latest