FMCSA denies Trucking Alliance’s request to add hair testing for drugs
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied the Trucking Alliance’s (TA) request for hair testing results to be included in the
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CMV ban in effect on parts of New York Thruway
ALBANY, N.Y. – A commercial vehicle ban is in effect along parts of the New York Thruway beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, due
Autonomous vehicle company TuSimple to cut workforce by 25%
SAN DIEGO — Autonomous trucking technology company TuSimple has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25% as the company restructures. Company officials made the
Ohio Turnpike issues weather event travel restriction for high-profile vehicles
BEREA, Ohio — In anticipation of a major weather event, the Ohio Turnpike has issued a travel restriction for all high-profile vehicles from 6 a.m.,
Food Logistics names Fleet Advantage 2022 Top Software & Technology Provider
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage has been awarded Food Logistics’ 2022 Top Software & Technology Providers Award for the ninth consecutive year. The Top Software
Trucker Path, Transport Pro partner to expand load visibility for drivers, fleets
PHOENIX — Brokers using the Transport Pro TMS solution can now post loads on the Trucker Path TruckLoads digital freight exchange. The integration with TruckLoads
Young Trucks becomes first Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealership in Ohio
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealers into Canton, Ohio, with Young Trucks. “Adding
CTDOT highlights transportation, infrastructure investments
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is highlighting the infrastructure investments and transportation safety improvements made during year one of the federal
Paramedic killed by ‘inattentive’ big rig driver while working accident scene
RAWLINS, Wyo. — A Wyoming paramedic was killed and another injured on Thursday, Dec. 21, after an 18-wheeler driver rear-ended their ambulance. According to a
Indiana Toll Road closed to certain CMVs due to winter weather
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Toll Road officials have announced travel bans for certain commercial vehicles beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, through midnight on Saturday,
Roadrunner launches Haul Now app
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Roadrunner, a less-than-truckload carrier specializing in long haul metro-to-metro shipping, announced the launch of its new Haul Now app. Designed for long-haul
ACT Research: Carriers tapping brakes on capacity
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Supply and demand balance and volumes have decreased while freight rates continue to decline, according to ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index. The
Women In Trucking calling for 2023 Driver of the Year nominations
PLOVER, Wis. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is seeking nominations for the annual Women In Trucking Driver of the Year award, which is
Trucking industry reacts to EPA’s finalization of new clean air standards
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new national clean air standards to cut smog-and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning
Flatbed drives slight spot rate gain in latest freight numbers from Truckstop, FTR
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following a down week for spot metrics, rates and load activity in the Truckstop.com system were higher in total during the
USDOT providing Idaho $1.3M in emergency funds to repair roads, bridges damaged by flooding
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing immediate availability of $1.3 million in Emergency Relief funds for use by
Tennessee halts construction on Interstates, state routes for holidays
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher
Diesel prices continue downward slide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. is down for the sixth consecutive week, according to
Kenworth names Ashley Leiva of Noemi Trucking Top Military Veteran Rookie Driver
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ashley Leiva of Noemi Trucking in Corpus Christi, Texas, received the annual “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award during a recent ceremony
Texas begins enhanced CMV inspections at border
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has once again begun conducting enhanced commercial vehicle safety inspections as they cross international ports