US Senate passes resolution recognizing ‘Wreaths Across America Day’
WASHINGTON — The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution designating Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, as “Wreaths Across America Day.” Introduced by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME)
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New truck driver survey offers in-depth peek into personal lives
NEW YORK — On average, truck drivers spend more than 300 days a year on the road making sure the nation’s goods are delivered on
Love’ opens new stores in 4 states, adding 290 new truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Morris, Illinois; Lancaster, Ohio; Loudon, Tennessee; and Carthage, Texas, thanks to four travel stops
Customs agents seize more than $3M of meth hidden inside big rig’s carrot load
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility in San Diego found more than $3 million worth
Schuster fleet adopts speed control system
LE MARS, Iowa — Schuster and E-SMART have announced the completion of a collaboration to bring E-SMART technology to Schuster’s fleet of more than 400
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, Bendix mark 15-year partnership
AVON, Ohio – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company marked 15 years of partnership with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on Monday, Dec. 5. “Bendix’s partnership with Utility
FMCSA proposes changes to emergency declaration rules
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to narrow the scope of regulations from which automatic relief is provided for motor carriers providing
TuSimple, Navistar end co-development agreement
SAN DIEGO and LISLE, Ill. —TuSimple and Navistar announced on Monday, Dec. 5, an end to their co-development under the 2020 Joint Development Agreement. The
North Texas highway projects hit major milestones
DALLAS — With shovels and scissors, two major highway projects in Tarrant and Dallas counties marked on Nov. 30 beginning and ending milestones on the
Bendix offers wintertime insights on advanced driver assistance systems
AVON, Ohio – Daylight hours are shorter, and temperatures are dropping across the U.S. and Canada, signaling the season where commercial vehicle drivers are increasingly
Major pileup snarls traffic along Interstate 90 in Washington State
KITTITAS, Wash. — Emergency officials in Washington State are warning that a section of eastbound Interstate 90 at milepost 115 near Kittitas will be closed
Wabash partners with Feeding America to fight food insecurity in America
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash entered into a national partnership with Feeding America on Oct. 27 to help in the fight to end food insecurity. Wabash will
Detroit celebrates production of millionth heavy-duty engine
DETROIT – Detroit officials announced Wednesday, Dec. 7, that they had reached a milestone in their heavy-duty engine production (HDEP) with their millionth engine produced
Volvo delivers 7 VNR electric trucks to Ryder
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has delivered seven Volvo VNR Electric trucks to Ryder System, Inc. to support local supply chain routes servicing
Peterbilt Technician Institute graduates 100th class
DENTON, Texas – The Peterbilt Technician Institute has graduated its milestone 100th class. The 10 graduates of the 12-week advanced technician program are among the
Average US diesel price drops below $4 per gallon
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the first time since early October, the average price across the nation for a gallon of diesel fuel sits below
Ohio opens 2 former weigh stations for truck parking
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the opening of two new truck parking lots. The locations in Medina County, along
Strong November Class 8 tractor orders likely pushed backlog, according to ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary North American (NA) Class 8 tractor net orders in November were 33,000 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 21,400
New report suggests US isn’t ready for mass vehicle electrification
WASHINGTON — Full electrification of the U.S. vehicle fleet would require a very large percentage of the country’s current electricity generation, and some states would
Whip Around launches new program to help drivers, fleets with digital documents
CHARLOTTE, NC — Document digitization company Whip Around has launched a new management solution for fleet managers and drivers that’s designed to improve compliance. “Fleets