Peterbilt Technician Institute recognizes 1,000th graduate
DENTON, Texas — The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) recently recognized its 1,000th graduate during a graduation ceremony at its Lisle, Illinois, campus. The PTI program,
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Nebraska governor temporarily waives HOS regulations for fuel haulers
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued a temporary order to allow truck drivers hauling fuel to extend their hours of service due
Big rig hauling pretzels smashes into historic Juniata County, Pennylvania, home
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. — A historic Pennsylvania home was partially destroyed on Monday, June 5, after an 18-wheeler hauling pretzels crashed into it. According to
New restroom bill for truck drivers receives industry support
WASHINGTON — New legislation introduced into Congress that would ensure truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo is
CVSA releases 2023 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative results
WASHINGTON — All three of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) member countries – Canada, Mexico and the U.S. – participated in this year’s Human Trafficking
CH Robinson appoints Dave Bozeman to CEO position
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Dave Bozeman has been named the CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., a company statement announced. The appointment, which also includes
Inventory increases recorded across heavy duty equipment marketplaces
LINCOLN, Neb. — A new report from Sandhills Global shows that the April uptick across their heavy-duty truck, semitrailer, agricultural equipment and heavy construction machinery
DDC FPO appoints Quetura Hudson to director of client management
EVERGREEN, Colo — Quetura Hudson, a 16-year team member with DDC FPO, is being promoted to director of client management, the company announced in a
Washington state testing orange lane striping to help improve worker, driver safety
FIFE, Wash. — For the first time in Washington, orange lane striping will be added to white lane lines in an active work zone to
Spot rates see little change over Memorial Day weekend
BOISE, Idaho — Total spot market rates in the Truckstop system were essentially unchanged during the week ended June 2 (week 22), according to the latest
White House website highlights infrastructure, manufacturing investments
WASHINGTON — The White House is launching a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort
Average US diesel prices decline for 7th straight week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average diesel prices in the U.S. continue to drop, mostly due to sinking demand and lower oil prices, according to the
Recall issued for certain Navistar models due to faulty ABS light
WASHINGTON — Navistar is recalling certain 2021-24 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV and RH trucks due to a problem with the anti-lock braking
Arizona authorities searching for red Volvo tractor in connection with fatal hit-and-run incident
WIKIEUP, Ariz. — Arizona state troopers are asking for the public’s help in locating a red Volvo tractor that they say was involved in a
ODW Logistics garners industry award for outstanding service
COLUMBUS, Ohio — ODW Logistics, a national third-party (3PL) specializing in integrated logistics solutions, has received the Food Logistics 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage
New ATRI research looks at legalized pot’s impact on trucking industry
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new report that assesses the impacts of marijuana legalization on the trucking industry. The
ATA chief speaks out against US Secretary of Labor nominee in 2nd letter to Congress
WASHINGTON — In a letter to leaders of both houses of Congress, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear outlined why the organization is
Kenworth partnering with country band Alabama on new tour
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Kenworth Truck Company has announced a partnership with country supergroup Alabama to sponsor its “Roll On 2 North America Tour.” According
ACT Research: Class 8 truck orders at 15,500 units in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders bounced back in May with 15,500 units, up 10% year-over-year (+29% month-over-month), while preliminary Classes
Utah forms committee to discuss vehicle electrification infrastructure
SALT LAKE CITY — A group of Utah transportation stakeholders have met for the first time to help iron out the future of the state’s