Preliminary July trailer orders set record
ACT Research and FTR both reported record preliminary trailer orders in July. ACT’s preliminary estimate net trailer orders is 29,300 units with final July volume
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Driving portion of NTDC kicks off at Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Safety Management Council Thursday kicked off the driving portion of competition at the 81st annual National Truck
New generation of diesel power driving 36% of U.S. commercial trucks
WASHINGTON — Adoption of the newest, cleanest diesel truck technology has jumped by 6 percent in one year and now makes up more than one-third
Maverick Transportation initiates 4th pay increase this year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Maverick Transportation is initiating its fourth pay increase this year along with a new weekly guarantee pay. This new raise in
Spot freight rates still high but slide again
The national average van rate fell 6 cents to $2.18/mile during the week ending August 11, marking five straight weeks of declines after one of
OOIDA supports efforts to modernize HOS regs
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. —  The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports government efforts to modernize Hours of Service regulations and looks forward to an anticipated Advanced
U.S. freight economy continues extraordinarily strong, Cass says
ST. LOUIS — From both a volume and a pricing perspective, the U.S. freight economy continues to be extraordinarily strong, Cass Information Systems said in
Voting now open to choose next Pilot Flying J Road Warrior
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Voting is now open for the Pilot Flying J Road Warrior contest which honors professional truck drivers in the United States who
New GHSA report: Don’t overlook humans’ role in autonomous vehicle safety
WASHINGTON — Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise to bring many mobility benefits and reduce traffic crashes enormously, as the federal government notes 94 percent of crashes
Virtually all state lawmakers who voted for gas tax hike successful at ballot box
WASHINGTON — Ninety-six percent of state lawmakers who voted in favor of a gas tax increase and faced reelection in 2018 primaries will advance to
ATA unveils logo for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations has unveiled the official 2018 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo and launched the NTDAW online store. “In
4RoadService app introduced to help drivers get mandated rest
MONTREAL — Last year’s implementation of new electronic logging device mandate for the nation’s truckers is forcing drivers to more carefully regulate rest stops and
Love’s opening new store at Donna, Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving Customers in Donna, Texas, following the grand opening of a new travel stop located near Interstate
Group says Chicago area too car dependent, needs to promote walking, public transit
CHICAGO — A new analysis shows the Chicago region has grown more car dependent since 1980, and that a different approach is needed to create
Peterbilt graduates 50th technician school class
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has certified the graduation of the Peterbilt Technician Institute’s (PTI) 50th graduating class. Since PTI opened its doors in
July sees slight slide in truck sales from June
Class 8 truck sales in the United States in July decreased slightly from June but were considerably above July 2017, according to information released by
Kenworth names finalists for top military rookie
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has teamed with the FASTPORT Trucking Track Mentoring Program and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program to
DAT Freight Index: July Spot Truckload Volume And Rates Return To Earth
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot market freight availability dropped sharply in July, returning to typical seasonal levels after an all-time peak in June, according to DAT
Major retail container ports setting record highs
WASHINGTON — With retail sales rising and retailers rushing to bring merchandise into the country ahead of proposed new tariffs on products from China, imports
Tennessee’s Builders Transportation Co. joins Daseke Inc.
ADDISON, Texas — Daseke Inc., the largest flatbed, specialized transportation and logistics solutions company in North America, is being joined by Builders Transportation Co., a