NACV to feature 3 Solutions Theaters to focus on trucking industry needs
ATLANTA — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the biennial B2B trucking industry event focusing on the needs of fleet owners, managers and
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Bendix offers tips on preventing OOS order during Roadcheck
ELYRIA, Ohio — Need evidence of how important foundational maintenance is to keeping vehicles on the road and operating safely? Try this: During last year’s
FTR March Shippers Conditions Index shows positive momentum
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s March Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose two full points from February to a reading of 2.8 reflecting a continued easing of
Dupré Logistics expands shop, services in Pecos, Texas
LAFAYETTE, La. — Because of growing business opportunities and demand in the region, Dupré Logistics has expanded its shop and services in Pecos, Texas. Dupré
Heartland Express opens new, remodeled terminals in Colorado, California
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Heartland Express has opened a new terminal at Frederick, Colorado, and a remodeled terminal in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Just north of the
NATSO advocates take truckstop, travel plaza message to Capitol Hill
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, the national association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, this week brought more than 65 truckstop and travel plaza owners
Auction of Kenworth ‘heroes’ T680 nets $162,000 for TAT
PHOENIX — The “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 was auctioned recently at Ritchie Bros. in Phoenix with the winning bid submitted by Collin Stewart, president of
4 CMVs involved in Arkansas crash; driver of big rig killed
UPDATE/9 a.m. (CDT) Thursday, May 23 Arkansas State Police have identified the person killed in what turned out to be a five vehicle accident at
Future of diesel technologies in transportation bright, exec says
DALLAS — The future for diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright, even as new fuels and technologies enter the marketplace, thanks to diesel’s improving
DOT seeks input on testing vehicles with automated driving technologies
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday issued advance notices of proposed rulemaking on the removal of
Lytx joins The Trucking Alliance safety advocate group
WASHINGTON — Lytx, a global provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, has joined The Alliance for
Oregon lawmaker introduces bill to raise gas tax, eventually linking it to inflation
WASHINGTON — Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tuesday introduced the Rebuild America Act of 2019, which would incrementally increase the federal gasoline and diesel taxes to
Dart Transit launches search for new president
EAGAN, Minn. — Dart Transit Co., in its 85th year as a nationwide transportation service provider, has begun a national search for the position of
ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index surges 7.4% in April
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index surged 7.4% in April after decreasing 2% in March. In April,
Utility Trailers Glade Spring, Virginia, plant receives Liberty Mutual safety award
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., said that its Glade Spring, Virginia, manufacturing plant has received the Liberty Mutual Silver Safety Award
The Trucker News Channel Episode #051
In this episode we cover… – Sticky situation on highway. -FMCSA wants younger drivers? – Driver leaves truck running on highway and goes missing. All
TCA honors three professional truck drivers as Highway Angels
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Peter Lester, Sam Dyess and Michael Morgan have been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association in recognition for heroic action
ACT says trailer order volume soft in second straight month
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for April 2019 net trailer orders is 14,500 units. Final volume will be available later this month. ACT’s
Price of diesel inches up three-tenths of a penny
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel increased three-tenths of one cent to $3.163 for the week ending May 20, according to
Carrier Transicold upgrades dealer locator app
ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold’s free app for mobile devices that helps refrigerated truck operators find nearby Carrier Transicold dealerships has been upgraded with a