Flatbed carrier Falcon Transport abruptly closes, leaving employees hanging
So how was your weekend? It was probably better than the one employees of Falcon Transport just had, as the people who work for the
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Flatbed driver faces vehicular homicide charges after fiery Colorado crash
A flatbed driver is in police custody and is being charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide after a fiery crash Thursday afternoon on eastbound
The Semi Funny Comedian – Debris
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Volvo LIGHTS project check presented at ACT Expo 2019
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America has hosted the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as CARB presented a $44.8 million check to the
Penske opens high-speed charges at four California locations
READING, Pa. — Delivering on its commitment to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its facilities, Penske Truck Leasing has opened commercial heavy-duty electric vehicle
Landstar System reports record gross profit for first quarter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System reported record first quarter diluted earnings per share of $1.58 in the 2019 first quarter on first quarter revenue of
Travel Centers opens first rebranded franchise TA Express location
STEELE, N.D. — TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters), a nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center networks, said the newly
53 J.B. Hunt drivers feted at Million Mile Celebration
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services held its annual Million Mile Celebration event April 23 at company headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas, to recognize 53
Oil prices climb in wake of Iranian oil sanctions decision
NEW YORK — Global oil prices are rising in the wake of President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on nations that import Iranian oil
Daimler CEO: Battery-electric powered vehicles solution to emissions-free transportation
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), Wednesday declared battery-electric vehicles as the solution to achieve emissions-free
Kenworth Chillicothe plant initiates $140 million, 120,000 square foot addition
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Kenworth Truck Co. broke ground April 24 to officially begin the start of construction on a state-of-the-art $140 million, 120,000 square-foot paint
On Ramp ELDT designed to ease burden on CDL schools for meeting new requirements
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Instructional Technologies, (ITI), providers of training solutions for the transportation industry, is making available On Ramp ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training). The online
ACT Research: Strength in commercial vehicle industry varies by sector
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, conditions in the Class 8 market are solid, while data from the medium duty
Spot load volume drops 13% during holiday week
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of load posts fell 13% last week and activity on the spot truckload freight market tapered off significantly as Easter
The Trucker News Channel Episode #047
In this episode we cover… – Black Smoke Matters post mortem. – Trump trucker tax troubles – No need to cry over spilled milk in
Volvo Trucks expands over-the-air offerings with new parameter updates
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks’ newest series of parameter updates complements its newly-launched Parameter Plus subscription package, which allows for up to 50 parameter updates
ATA tonnage index down 2.3 in March after 1.5% drop in February
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was down 2.3% in March after decreasing 1.5% in February. In
Kenworth T680 with Toyota hydrogen fuel cell technology displayed at LA port
LOS ANGELES — The Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship was the featured Class 8 truck at a major, zero emissions trucking event that featured more than
Price of on-highway gallon of diesel up 2.9 cents
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel jumped 2.9 cents a gallon for the week ending April 22, according to the