National Safety Council urges vehicle recall checks
WASHINGTON — The National Safety Council (NSC) is encouraging drivers to check their vehicles for possible recalls during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle
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Big rig collides with snowplow on I-80 in Wyoming
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — An 18-wheeler collided with a Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) snowplow on March 7 along Interstate 80 west of Rock Springs,
ContainerPort Group expands footprint in Philadelphia market
CLEVELAND — In response to increased demand in Philadelphia, ContainerPort Group (CPG) has announced it is expanding its footprint in the market with additional freight
Used tractor inventory levels rise again in Sandhills Global marketplaces
LINCOLN, Neb. — Used tractor inventory levels in Sandhills Global marketplaces rose again in February, continuing a long-term inventory rebound that began in Q2 2022 as
Pennsylvania crash ends with tractor-trailer hanging from I-80 bridge
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — A March 3 crash along Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania ended with a tractor-trailer dangling from a bridge. The crash happened around
Northern California’s mountain roads closed as winter storm slams state
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Mountain roads were closed again in Northern California as yet another cold storm moved through the state on March 5, dumping snow
Class 8 tractor orders see modest jump in February
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net orders for North American Class 8 tractors rose 13% year-over-year in February to 23,600 units (plus-27% month-over-month), while North American
Arkansas Trucking Association accepting applications for technician scholarships
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the sixth year, the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) plans to award scholarships of up to $7,500 to students interested in
New study shows majority of people fear automated vehicle technology
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new AAA study on automated vehicles found that a majority of Americans are afraid of the highly-advanced machines, even though they
ArcBest launches new freight movement technology
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest officials are touting a new technology that allows warehouse freight to be loaded or unloaded in one single pass. It’s
Fleet Advantage’s John Flynn, Al Barner receive ‘rock star’ awards
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantages founder John Flynn and Senior Vice President of Strategic Fleet Solutions Al Barner have been named two of Food
Platform Science, Luma Brighter Learning partnership focuses on carrier safety
SAN DIEGO and MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Transportation technology firm Platform Science and transportation design company Luma Brighter Learning are collaborating to help make big
Drayage company Duncan and Son Lines celebrates 80 years of service
BUCKEYE, Ariz. — For David Duncan, owner of drayage company Duncan and Son Lines, business is all about making sure his employees are happy. As
Goodyear’s Jenny Paige named a 2023 Women Make America Award honoree
AKRON, Ohio — The Manufacturing Institute (MI) — the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers — will celebrate The Goodyear
ATRI seeking participants in annual costs survey
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking that all motor carriers participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report by filling
Volvo I-Torque Powertrain wins Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award
ORLANDO, Fla. — An “intelligent” heavy-truck powertrain from Volvo Trucks has won the Technical Achievement Award from North American Truck Writers, a committee of transportation
XPO named National Less-Than-Truckload Carrier of the Year by MODE Global
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Less-than-truckload (LTL) transporter XPO has been named National LTL Carrier of the Year by MODE Global. According to a news release,
Trailer demand remains high as used big rig sales see gains
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Demand for trailers is expected to exceed capacity through the end of 2023 as supply chain concerns linger. And some manufacturers are
Torc Robotics announces agreement to acquire Algolux
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Torc Robotics, a self-driving vehicle technology company, has announced an agreement to purchase Algolux Inc. The transaction will close after the parties
IMC’s operating companies to transition to IMC brand
LONG BEACH, Calif. — IMC, the largest marine drayage company in the U.S, says all its operating companies will transition to do business under the IMC