Wisconsin Republicans trump governor’s charging station plan
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Republicans worked Monday to trump Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to spend $10 million on electric vehicle charging stations in
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Survey says motorists support more safety measures
WASHINGTON — A new report finds American motorists “strongly support” a broad array of safety measures, from reducing local street speed limits and building more
FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls to 1.71 in February
BLOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in February to a reading of 1.71, the lowest reading for the index since August 2017 and
The Trucker News Channel Episode #046
In this episode we cover… – Did you eat at this truck stop? – 420 crackdown on 4/20. – We speak with Walmart. All this
Convoy launches Convoy Go, a grab and go system
SEATTLE — Convoy, a nationwide trucking network and platform, has launched Convoy Go, a drop and hook marketplace that allows any carrier or owner-operator in
Friday Fun – The Semi Funny Comedian on brake fluid
Drivewyze completes Missouri weigh installations, now fully deployed with 19 locations
DALLAS — Drivewyze has completed its service site rollout in Missouri at all 19 weigh stations across the state. Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass is
Pilot Flying J to hold in-person, virtual hiring event May 2
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J will conduct its first-ever National Hiring Day on May 2 – the largest in-person and virtual hiring event in
J. Marshall Mizell named Landstar’s 2018 Rookie of the Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc., a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering specialized transportation services, presented the 2018 Rookie of the
Augmented reality game designed to attract next generation of techs
ORLANDO, Fla. — Design Interactive, providers of augmented and virtual reality-based fleet maintenance training solutions for the transportation industry, says it is providing a mobile
Schneider says it will use its assets to enhance middle mile capabilities
GREEN BAY, Wis. — With its end-to-end delivery portfolio, Schneider says it is able to deliver seamless shipping that keeps businesses one step ahead from
Pilot Flying J’s new mobile app hits the road
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J has launched its new mobile app. With features specifically geared toward the professional driver as well as the auto
Schneider continues to grow investment in intermodal equipment
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider completed its conversion to a company-owned and managed chassis fleet last year, and continues to invest in company-owned equipment including
Efforts by trucking to combat human trafficking spotlighted at May 2 Denver event
DENVER — The human trafficking problem and what Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is doing to help combat the epidemic is being spotlighted in Denver May
No spring break for spot van, reefer rates
PORTLAND, Ore. — National average spot van and refrigerated freight rates slipped again during the week ending April 13 as the number of load posts
March used truck sales down 14% from last year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) jumped 25% month-over-month in March, following a modest decline in February, according to the
Nikola CEO Trevor Milton unveils zero-emission vehicle future
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nikola CEO Trevor Milton gave thousands of attendees at a Nikola World event here Monday the first peek into a global zero-emission
Root Insurance study reveals America’s blind spot behind the wheel
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Root Insurance, an insurance company that discounts insurance rates for drivers who avoid using their phones behind the wheel, has launched the
West Virginia to start new measure designed to make section of I-77 safer
PRINCETON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials say they hope some new measures will make a dangerous section of Interstate 77 safer to travel. The Bluefield
GAO tells DOT it needs to provide a standard definition of underride crashes
WASHINGTON — The General Accounting Office has recommended that the Department of Transportation take steps to provide a standardized definition of underride crashes and data