47 out of 60 members of House T&I panel returning to Congress
WASHINGTON — The November 6 congressional elections not only gave control of the U.S. House of Representatives to the Democrats and kept the Senate in
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DAT Freight Index: Hurricanes delay October freight surge
PORTLAND, Ore. — Severe weather in Asia and the U.S. Eastern seaboard slowed seasonal freight flows in October, leading to truckload transportation delays at U.S.
TCA, FreightWaves form partnership to track pulse of truckload industry
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association and FreightWave have formed an exclusive partnership whose first initiative — Truckload Indexes — will be a “unique”
October U.S. Class 8 sales up slightly over September, up greatly year-over-year
While the sales of Class 8 trucks in the United States increased in October over September’s total, the big news continues to be the year-over-year
Goodyear offering veterans, first responders 10 percent discount
AKRON, Ohio — This Veterans Day, Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers are showing thanks and appreciation to those who serve by offering 10 percent
Critter Co-Pilot: Trucker Dog Lily
VIDEO: Using ELD data to predict fatigue
Kinedyne cenelrating 50th anniversary
BRANCHBURG, N.J. — Kinedyne, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control technologies, including cargo securement, capacity and access solutions for the transportation industry,
Pilot Flying J gives ‘impactful’ gift to Trucker Buddy International
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Trucker Buddy International has received a gift from Pilot Flying J to support its mission to educate students around the nation on
FMCSA answers more personal conveyance questions
WASHINGTON — In response to questions received since the publication of the personal conveyance guidance on June 7, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has
Trailer orders soar to record heights in September
Trailer orders in September soared to record levels, according to the two firms that collect and report on truck and trailer orders. ACT Research’s preliminary
Love’s opening El Reno, Oklahoma, travel stop with 95 parking spaces
EL RENO, Okla. — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving more customers in Oklahoma with the grand opening of a new travel stop in El
ASA Electronics expands sensor system
ELKHART, Ind. — ASA Electronics says it has expanded its line of sensor systems with the CVPS18 four-channel system, which the company describes as an
Democratic lawmakers urge Chao to reject ATA meal break petition
WASHINGTON — Nineteen Democratic members of the House of Representatives and the Senate have “strongly” urged Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to deny a petition submitted
PrePass receives 4 new endorsements including Truckers Service Association
PHOENIX — HELP Inc., provider of PrePass weigh station bypass and other safety services, has received new endorsements from four trucking organizations. These associations provide
Pilot Flying J diesel customers can now use Amex cards at pump
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J, in partnership with American Express, have made it possible for guests to pay at the pump in the commercial diesel lanes
Kenworth offers two-year used truck warranty option
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth Truck Co. is offering a new, two-year 250,000-mile factory backed Class 8 PACCAR Engines Pre-Owned Warranty option available through the Kenworth
Volvo in partnership to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure
LOS ANGELES — Greenlots, an international provider of electric vehicle charging software and solutions, today announced it will collaborate with global OEM Volvo Trucks to
Peterson named approved lighting vendor for Vipar HD network
GRANDVIEW, Mo. — Peterson Manufacturing said that as of November 1, the company became an approved lighting vendor for Vipar HD, the largest heavy-duty truck
Hoping Pelosi’s ‘new day’ will include cooperation
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi stood in front of the cameras in California not long after what had been a forgone conclusion happened, that being
SimpleTire program helps truckers easily find SmartWay verified tires
PHILADELPHIA — SimpleTire, an internet heavy truck tire retailer, has launched a new feature on its website to help truckers find SmartWay Verified tires for