Lewis Center, Ohio, truck driver honored by state police for safety record
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — The sight of law enforcement isn’t always a welcomed one for truck drivers. But for a Yellow LTL Freight driver, Wednesday,
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Hyundai unveils Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric big rig
ANAHEIM, Calif. —Â Hyundai Motor Company has introduced a new Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor for use in North America as part of the
FMCSA launches inaugural safety week with focus on reducing speeding big rigs
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a new commercial motor vehicle (CMV) outreach campaign designed to reduce speeding. Additionally, FMCSA
California Highway Patrol arrests 40 connected to cargo theft
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF), along with CHP investigators assigned to the Cargo Theft Interdiction
Refrigerated spot rates jump again in the latest week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Following their strongest gain of 2023 so far, broker-posted spot rates for refrigerated equipment in the Truckstop system saw an even larger
C.R. England, Torc Robotics plan autonomous trucking pilot program
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Self-driving vehicle technology company Torc Robotics has announced plans to collaborate with C.R. England on a pilot program using C.R. England’s temperature-controlled
Truck parking, diesel tech shortage among top research topics for ATRI this year
WASHINGTON — From expanding truck parking at public rest areas to making it easier to navigate on America’s roadways, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
Nebraska, North Dakota temporarily waive hours-of-service regulations for fuel, ag-related deliveries
LINCOLN, Neb. — The governors of Nebraska and North Dakota have issued emergency waivers for hours-of-service. Both executive orders were handed down on Friday, May
Bestpass to help fleets, owner-operators during HVUT tax season
ALBANY, N.Y. — As tax season begins for fleets and owner operators required to file IRS Form 2990 for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), Bestpass
Tripp Transportation announces operations in Pearland, Texas
PEARLAND, Texas — Tripp Transportation Incorporated established truckload operations in Pearland, Texas in June 2021. The trucking company, which provides dry van and bulk liquid
Average US diesel price drops below $4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the first time since Feb. 7, 2022, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. has
Platform Science, Motive partner to improve fleet safety
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Platform Science and Motive have announced a partnership to bolster fleet safety better. According to a news release, the collaboration brings
Feds announce $4B to upgrade ports, including money for clean heavy-duty vehicles
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving forward with programs that will invest $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act in the
Arkansas highway officials to assist in transport of massive 300-ton kiln
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Â The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Arkansas Highway Police will be assisting in the transportation of a 300-ton kiln furnace along
Manac unveils new branding strategy, website
SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec, Canada — Manac Inc. is reinventing itself with a new branding strategy that company officials say strengthens their position as a leader in
With new product release, McLeod Software transforms user experience
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — McLeod Software is releasing Version 23.1 of its PowerBroker, LoadMaster Enterprise and LoadMaster LTL software solutions. The new version includes a transformed
Transervice partners with TruckLabs to deploy ‘TruckWings’
PHOENIX — Transervice and TruckLabs have partnered to help big rig drivers reduce fuel costs and lower their overall carbon footprint. According to a news
Kenworth accepting deposits for its 1st zero emissions Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kenworth has announced plans to begin production of its Class 8 zero emissions T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), powered by
Grant funds totaling $1.5M made available to support women, Latine, Black truck drivers
BALTIMORE — The Truist Foundation has announced a $1.5 million commitment to the Accion Opportunity Fund, a certified nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) that
Inventory levels up, values down as Sandhills Global Market Reports show continuing trends
LINCOLN, Neb. — Inventory levels showed another month of increases across Sandhills Global marketplaces for used trucks, trailers, construction equipment and farm machinery. And in