Robot now serving Schneider National workers smoothies
SUNNYVALE, Calif. And GREEN BAY, Wis. –Workers at Schneider National’s Green Bay headquarters can now get a tasty treat served to them by a robot.
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Senator visits Virginia Volvo facility to tout battery-electric tax credits
DUBLIN, Va. — Democrat Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine visited Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) facility in Dublin, Virginia, on Thursday, April 13, to discuss
Peterbilt partners with Lincoln Tech to expand technician training program
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has partnered with Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Lincoln Tech) to offer the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) program at its Nashville. “Peterbilt’s
Navistar issues recall due to insufficient wiring, possible fire risk
WASHINGTON — Navistar has issued a significant recall involving 44,887 units due to wiring issues. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic and
PepsiCo takes delivery of new Tesla Semis in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State and local grants have provided 36 new Tesla Semi electric tractors to PepsiCo at essentially no cost to the company. The
Philadelphia police looking for someone to ‘dime out’ suspects in big rig coin theft
PHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating the theft of approximately 1 million dimes that were stolen from the back of a semi-trailer on the morning of
Ray West joins National Motor Freight Traffic Association as COO
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ray West has been named as the new chief operating officer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). A veteran of
Frito-Lay North America partnering with Schneider for electric truck deliveries
PLANO, Texas — Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) has partnered with Schneider National Inc. to complete its first-ever third-party shipment using an electric vehicle. According to
Indiana State Police asking for help investigating shots fired at big rig
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, an Indiana State Police trooper responded to a report of shots fired at
Cover Whale Insurance Solutions announces next phase of Signature Claims Prevention Program
NEW YORK — Commercial trucking insurance provider Cover Whale Insurance Solutions Inc. has begun a new loss prevention initiative. According to a news release, the
Feds announce funding for multi-state bridge improvement plan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced nearly $300 million for nine small-and medium-sized bridge projects in both rural
EPA’s newest proposal to cut big rig emissions drawing ire from trucking industry
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new and stronger set of greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles for model years
Love’s Travel Stops buys EZ GO locations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops recently completed the acquisition of EZ GO from Oklahoma-based Carey Johnson Oil Company. The acquisition includes six travel stops
Spring provides good opportunity for truck maintenance checks
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Spring has sprung. The clocks have moved forward one hour — at least for most of the U.S. — and flowers
New Kansas transportation maps available
TOPEKA, Kan. — For those who prefer paper maps to GPS devices, there’s good news if you’re traveling through Kansas. The maps are free to
Drivers invited to take part in Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is asking the public to provide feedback on the state’s transportation system and the department’s performance through
Utah trucking company owners sentenced for bribery scheme
SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah on March 15 convicted Davor Kovacevic and Zlate Balulovski for wire fraud
FleetPride names Kevin Weadick CEO
IRVING, Texas — FleetPride Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, has appointment
Interstate Moving & Storage joins northAmerican Van Lines’ agent network
CHICAGO — northAmerican Van Lines Inc., one of the world’s largest moving companies and a subsidiary of Sirva Inc., has added Springfield, Virginia-based Interstate Moving
Ballard Truck Center receives national awards from truck manufacturers
WORCESTER, Mass. — Commercial vehicle dealer Ballard Truck Center, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, has received national recognition by OEM manufacturers Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks and