FTR raises 2019 forecasts for Class 8 trucks, commercial trailers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR has raised its 2019 forecast for Class 8 trucks and commercial trailers. North American Class 8 factory shipments are now forecast
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The Trucker News Channel Episode #025
In this episode we cover… Tanker truck sandwiched at deli. Worst time of day to be driving. Trooper makes explosive discovery on big rig.
National Transportation Center holds industry-sponsored boot camps
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Transportation Center, an organization dedicated to attracting, training and retaining the industry’s workforce, said it has been experiencing growing success with
Judge says no to Hazelwood’s request to delay beginning prison term until after Christmas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood will spend Christmas behind bars. U.S. District Judge Curtis Collier denied Hazelwood’s request to delay
5,000 CMVs with critical brake violations removed from roadways during Brake Safety Week
GREENBELT, Md. — During Enforcement personnel in 57 jurisdictions throughout Canada and the United States conducted 35,080 inspections on commercial motor vehicles and captured and
ORBCOMM launches next-generation refrigerated container monitoring solution
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — ORBCOMM, a global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) solutions, has launched its next-generation solution for remote monitoring
Eco Flaps says splash guards offer aerodynamic solution for tanker trucks
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Eco Flaps recently completed an evaluation with Exa Corp. on the use of its aerodynamic splash guards on tanker trucks in an
Nikola launches truck for European market
PHOENIX — In what the company called a response to widespread interest from European customers, Nikola Motor Co. said Monday it had created a hydrogen-electric
WIT’s Ellen Voie named 2018 Transportation Person of Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) has named Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women In Trucking Association as the
All green as price of gallon of diesel falls another 1.7 cents
WASHINGTON — It was all green this week for diesel prices. The overall average price for an on-highway gallon of diesel was down 1.7 cents for
October N.A. Class 8 orders hit 43,000 mark
The two companies that collect and analyze North American Class 8 truck orders both report preliminary numbers for October were strong, but one noted that
Peterbilt offering new warranty option for certified pre-owned truck customers
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co, is offering a new warranty option for Red Oval Certified Pre-Owned truck customers. The new warranty option provides customers
Women In Trucking names top 50 companies for women to work for in transportation
PLOVER, Wis. — Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association has named recipients of the 2018 “Top 50 Companies for
NTSB: Highway crashes account for 95% of transportation-related fatalities in 2017
WASHINGTON — Highway crashes claimed the lives of 37,133 people in 2017, accounting for 95 percent of the 38,958 who died in transportation-related accidents that
2 U.S. carriers fined by EPA for not meeting air regs
LOS ANGELES – Two of the country’s prominent motor carriers have agreed to pay a total of $225,000 in penalties to resolve violations of California’s
Stay Metrics promotes 5 women employees to new leadership roles
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Stay Metrics, a provider of evidence-based driver feedback, engagement, training and retention solutions for the transportation industry, has promoted five women
Maine trucking exec named chairman of ATA
AUSTIN, Texas — Barry Pottle is the new chairman of the American Trucking Associations. The CEO of Pottle’s Transportation of Bangor, Maine, was elected by
Zonar, Cummins provide joint customers with enhanced diagnostic solution
SEATTLE Wash. — Zonar, a provider of smart fleet management technology, and Cummins, an independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission
Volvo officials tout fuel efficiency of new Xceed package
AUSTIN, Texas — Volvo Trucks has revealed the new Xceed fuel efficiency package for Volvo VNL 760 and VNL 860 models operating in dry van
TravelCenters of America contributes more than $244,000 to assist truckers in need
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, said Wednesday that its annual campaign for