Border agents: Truck driver busted hiding 16 people inside cab
LAREDO, Texas – A truck driver is facing charges after Border Patrol agents said he was caught at the Interstate 35 Border Patrol checkpoint smuggling
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JX Enterprises appoints April Carlson to director of used trucks
HARTLAND, Wis. – JX Enterprises has appointed April Carlson, a 16-year veteran of the company, to director of used trucks. She will be responsible for
Truck hit by train for second time within a week on North Carolina railroad track
WINGATE, N.C. — A train struck a tanker truck on Jan. 25 in Wingate, North Carolina, marking the second time within a week that such
Diesel fuel on the rise once again as national recession talk looms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel has risen to $4.604 per gallon, up from $4.524 on Jan. 16,
Kansas cops: Big rig driver drags compact car 8 miles under trailer without knowing
LEAWOOD, Kan. — An 18-wheeler dragged a Kia compact car with a female driver inside for almost 8 miles under its trailer on Jan. 25,
Police bodycam footage shows aftermath of deadly Ohio Turnpike pileup
CLEVELAND — A Dec. 23, 2022, chain-reaction crash along the Ohio Turnpike injured 73 and killed four. The wreck, which happened due to severe winter
Icy conditions in Wyoming cause big rig to crash into man, killing him
LUSK, Wyo. — A semi-truck struck and crushed a man to death on Jan. 25 in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP). WHP
Bergey’s Truck Centers becomes second Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in New Jersey
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has named Bergey’s Truck Centers as the second Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in New Jersey. The
ACT Research: 245K used class 8 tractors sold in 2022
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Used Class 8 tractor retail volumes (same dealer sales) increased 16% month-over-month in December 2022. Average mileage was down 4% month-over-month, with
Trucker Path survey: 24% prefer to return home every night
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — A survey of drivers by Trucker Path found that less than one-fourth of truck drivers who responded preferred to return home
Proposed SHIP IT Act focuses on improving trucking, supply chain logistics
WASHINGTON — A new proposal in Congress is designed as a “sweeping overhaul of the interstate trucking supply chain,” according to its sponsors. South Dakota
Oregon Transportation Commission accepts tolling amendment for highway plan
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Transportation Commission adopted the Oregon Highway Plan amendment on tolling, known as “Goal 6: Tolling and Congestion Pricing,” on Jan.12.
Court orders moving company employee to pay $150K to victims of fraud scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A woman accused of defrauding almost 50 people in a moving company fraud scheme has been ordered to pay more than $150,000
Street racer collides with tractor-trailer on I-10 in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A street race on Jan. 19 along Interstate 10 in Phoenix ended in a crash with a tractor-trailer that caused several injuries. The
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index climbs 0.4% in December
WASHINGTON – American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.4% in December 2022 after a 2.5% decrease in November. In
Women In Trucking Association announces 2023 Content Advisory Council
PLOVER, Wis. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced its 2023 Content Advisory Council. The goal of WIT’s Content Advisory Council is “to
Fleet Advantage expands senior leadership by promoting 2
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage’s Katerina Jones has been promoted to chief marketing officer, and Matt de Aguiar has been promoted to chief operating officer.
General Truck Sales becomes 1st Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in Indiana
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America dealer General Truck Sales has earned the Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer designation at two of its
Freight trucking rates continue downward trajectory
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Volumes and supply-demand balance increased in December 2022 while freight trucking rates continued to decline, according to ACT Research’s latest release of
Juan Hernandez appointed to VP of sales, marketing at Fontaine Fifth Wheel
JASPER, Ala. — Juan Hernandez is now vice president of sales and marketing at Fontaine Fifth Wheel Company. He will be responsible for OEM and