North American freight giant sees shipping slump ahead of holidays
DENVER, Colo. —The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) declined for all three equipment types in September, indicating a muted shipping season ahead of the holidays,
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Wreaths Across America announces 2023 plans for Mobile Education Exhibit
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced plans for its 2023 Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). Next year’s national tour begins in California
Used Class 8 retail sales drop 12% in September
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Used Class 8 retail tractor volumes (same dealer sales) were down 12% month over month, according to the latest release of the
Love’s donates $150K to Operation Homefront
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has extended a $150,000 donation to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that aids military families. The donation will come
Children celebrate trucker parents in IFDA essay contest
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The 2022 International Foodservice Distributor Association’s (IFDA) Truck Driving Championship is not only a showcase of skills necessary to be a truck driver but
PDA: Miles-related compensation issues rise among freight slowdown
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The two most mentioned concerns among professional truck drivers continue to be equipment and compensation. This is according to the latest data
Pennsylvania legislation aims to strengthen toll enforcement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is heralding the passage of Pennsylvania House Bill 1486, which includes language from former House Bill 2139 that
FHA to audit STBG program compliance
WASHINGTON — The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has announced plans to audit the application and use of funds dispersed in Surface Transportation Block Grants (STBG).
Ruan’s Van Alstine elected as ATA’s new chairman
SAN DIEGO — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Board of Directors has elected Dan Van Alstine, president and COO of Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan Transportation
Fleet Advantage to order 200 electric Class 8 tractors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage will be placing orders for 200 electric vehicle (EV) Class 8 tractors for deliveries commencing in calendar year 2023. “Fleet Advantage
Pilot honors military veterans with free meal
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In honor of Veterans Day, Pilot Company is honoring past and present military members and their families by offering a free meal
Kenworth T680 Next Generation to transport 2022 US Capitol Christmas Tree
KIRKLAND, Wash. – A Kenworth T680 Next Generation, adorned with a newly installed special graphics design, will soon transport the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
ATA: Truck driver shortage remains at near-record high
WASHINGTON — While the American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimates in 2022 that the truck driver shortage will remain near its historical high at nearly 78,000
Volvo’s electromobility tool to help customers make decisions on electric trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new electromobility total cost of ownership (TCO) tool to help potential customers decide whether purchasing
DTNA to integrate Lytx video telematics system, cameras into select trucks
SAN DIEGO — Select Freightliner and Western Star tractor models will soon be equipped with a new telematics and camera system designed to improve safety.
J.B. Hunt driver hits 5 million safe driving miles
LOWELL, Ark. – For just the second time in the company’s 60-plus year history, a driver for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has achieved 5
ACT Research: Class 8 Tractor Dashboard drops 5th time in 6 months
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard dropped in August to a -3 reading, according to ACT Research’s Transportation Digest. This
Women In Trucking Association names 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking finalists
PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association (WIA) has announced the four finalists for the 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by Daimler Truck
Court: Man defrauded truck drivers in ‘double-broker’ scheme operated out of Mexico
SAN DIEGO — A resident of Mexico has pleaded guilty in federal court on Oct. 6 to criminal charges stemming from a scheme to defraud
TravelCenters of America names Citizen Driver Award winners
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America’s (TA) newest Citizen Driver Award winners are Susie Deridder of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, and Douglas Ralph Smith of