FTR Trucking Conditions Index for December spikes to double-digit positive reading
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Following the November bounce back of FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index the December measure spiked to a reading of 11.46. The sharply improved
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DAT Solutions says spot rates continue seasonal slide
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload rates dipped again during the week ending February 9 despite higher freight volumes than at this time in each of
Class 8 truck sales represent highest January total of century
After ending 2018 with the third largest annual sales total this century, the Class 8 new truck market set another milestone in January 2019. According
Don’t brake check a trucker, they have friends!
A driver tries to brake check a semi on a crowded highway and ends up meeting a couple of his fellow trucker friends. Watch it
OOIDA lauds panel testimony about parking crisis; says no to need for lowering driver age
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Among the many issues raised Wednesday at a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, two caught
International Trucks makes Bendix Wingman Fusion standard on on-highway tractors
LISLE, Ill. — International Truck now offers Bendix Wingman Fusion, an integration of advanced safety technologies, as standard equipment on the entire lineup of on-highway
XPO Logistics expands free benefits for new parents, expectant mothers
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics, a global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, is now offering free, comprehensive supplemental care for new parents and expectant
Montgomery Transport feeding drivers from new food truck named ‘Breaker 1-Swine’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Montgomery Transport & Entities has begun feeding professional over-the-road drivers throughout the industry with the launch of a new mobile eatery, Breaker
Safety council estimates over 40K died in traffic accidents in 2018; expedite AV technology, SAFE says
CHICAGO — For the first time since the Great Recession, the U.S. has experienced three straight years of at least 40,000 roadway deaths, according to
ATA exec tells Congress of urgent need to address U.S. infrastructure
ARLINGTON, Va. — Saying that the nation is on the cusp of a transformation in the movement of freight, American Trucking Associations President and CEO
J.J. Keller to offer dash cam solution for driver coaching, risk management
NEENAH, Wis. — For fleet managers, few things provide more valuable insight than witnessing a driver’s behavior firsthand. By adding video event hardware and management
Too close for comfort!
This was just seconds from the unthinkable. Shared by our good friends at The Truck Boss Show. https://www.facebook.com/TruckBossShow/
ACT says yellow lights flashing for commercial vehicle industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, yellow lights continue to flash for the U.S.
Oregon truck driver finds himself in middle of state, federal battle over legality of his load of ‘industrial hemp’
Oregon truck driver Denis Palamarchuk, 36, of Portland, Oregon, has found himself in the middle of a state/federal fight over whether the “industrial hemp” he
Ohio state transportation director warns of road funding crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s road maintenance and infrastructure are facing an “impending crisis” unless more funding is provided for those types of projects, according to
Intersection of I-95, N.J. SR 4, back on top as most congested bottleneck
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute Tuesday released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America and for the
Price of gallon of on-highway diesel remains steady at $2.966
WASHINGTON — For the second time in three weeks, the average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel remained flat, according to the Energy Information
New England Motor Freight files for bankruptcy, ending operations
ELIZABETH, N.J. — New England Motor Freight (NEMF) Monday said the company and 10 related entities have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of
The Trucker News Channel Episode #038
In this episode we cover… – Road Safe America wants speed limiters – Cattle hauler avoids icy river – Preview to Black Smoke Matters This
Just back up until it sounds expensive!
A fine example on how not to turn around.