Load posts surge ahead of holiday season, DAT reports
DENVER — Spot truckload rates and load-to-truck ratios for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4 suggest seasonality, especially for volumes, according to DAT Freight and
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Trucker Path, We Realize Inc. to offer discounted, reserved truck parking
PHOENIX — Trucker Path and We Realize Inc. are offering secure, flexible, premium truck parking by partnering with major venues and real estate assets nationwide.
Daimler Truck North America partners with Hexagon Purus
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced its partnership with Hexagon Purus to provide complete vehicle integration of the battery electric Freightliner
Truckstop: Veterans should consider a life in trucking
BOSIE, Idaho — Many veterans end their military careers having no idea what to do next or how they will make a living without the
New ATA forecast projects continued truck freight growth
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released new projections showing truck tonnage will grow to 14.2 billion tons by the year 2034, securing
FleetDrive 360 streamlines driver onboarding and recordkeeping
ATLANTA — On Nov. 7, FleetDrive 360 announced its partnership with Sentinel Information Systems to incorporate Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) data in driver onboarding and
Trucking industry, law enforcement warn Congress on safety risks of truck parking shortage
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) told members of a U.S. Senate panel this week that the national truck parking shortage is a growing
J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson named 2023’s Influential Woman in Trucking
DALLAS — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has presented Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking
New York state cracking down on CMV low bridge crashes
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state has launched a campaign to minimize the number of commercial vehicles that strike low bridges. Gov. Kathy Hochul said
Love’s offering free food to veterans
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating those who have served in the military by offering them a food and drink deal on Veterans
Ryder named a top company for women
MIAMI — For the fifth consecutive year, Ryder has been named a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation, according to Redefining the
J.B. Hunt, BNSF launch new intermodal service
LOWELL, Ark. and FORT WORTH, Texas — J.B. Hunt Transport Services and BNSF Railway have a new intermodal service called Quantum. According to a news
TravelCenters of America celebrates veterans
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America (TA) is continuing its tradition of honoring veterans and armed forces members throughout November at TA, Petro and TA
SBTC now accepting applications for emergency relief, truckers’ kids in need
WASHINGTON — The Small Business In Transportation Coalition (SBTC) is accepting applications to help truck drivers or their children who may be in need. The
Schneider National reports 3Q earnings
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National has announced financial results for this year’s third quarter. “Our enterprise experienced year-over-year declines in revenue and earnings in
Marvel stuntman, 3 of his children killed after crashing into tractor-trailer
ATLANTA — Police are continuing their investigation of an Oct. 31 crash that killed actor and stuntman Taraja Ramsess and three of his children The
Average US diesel prices drop
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel fuel prices are continuing their downward trend. According to the Nov. 6 report from the Energy Information Administration
Ryder reports 3Q 2023 results
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. has reported results for the three months ended Sept. 30. Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez offered an overview of
Mack Trucks introduces ElectriFi subscription
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks now offers a usage-based leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric models. According to a news release, this feature
Man fatally struck by big rig turning into truck stop parking lot
BLACKSBURG, S.C. — The Blacksburg Police Department is investigating a fatal accident where a man was struck and killed by a semi-truck turning in a