Convicted fuel thief to spend 2.5 years in prison
MIAMI — A man accused of stealing fuel has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison and ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines
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ATRI report shows inspections are key in curtailing big truck crashes
ATLANTA — Based on new analyses conducted by the American Transport Research Institute (ATRI) in its 2022 Crash Predictor update, states with lower percentages of traffic
Love’s donates $4.3M during annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops and its customers raised more than $4.3 million through its annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals campaign, surpassing last
Kansas releases new travel app with mode for truckers
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) KanDrive website is now available to download as an app on Android and iOS cell phones.
Trucking law enforcement group urges states to address truck parking shortage
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) has sent a letter to all 50 governors and state departments of transportation
NMFTA opens cybersecurity conference to entire trucking industry
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 11, that its annual Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity will open
J.B. Hunt awards $250K to American students
LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has awarded a total of $250,000 in scholarships to 100 recipients as part of the company’s new
Tractor-trailer rollover spills beer, causes shutdown of I-135 lanes
SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — A rollover crash caused hundreds of cases of beer spill onto Interstate 135 in Kansas on the morning of Oct. 11.
Tennessee Trucking Association awards state representative Pinnacle Award
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) has honored Tennessee State Rep. Pat Marsh with its Pinnacle Award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization. Marsh
NFI enhances Southeast Port Services with acquisition of MCO Transport
CAMDEN, N.J. — NFI Industries has acquired MCO Transport Inc, a container drayage, warehousing and truckload transportation company. With the acquisition, NFI expands its port
TTA honors Averitt Express for environmental efforts
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) recently honored Averitt Express for its commitment to environmental responsibility, presenting Averitt with its Clean Diesel Award.
Nation’s military veterans getting help transitioning into trucking industry
WASHINGTON — Two groups have announced a new partnership to help military veterans transition into the trucking industry. Task Force Movement: Life Cycle Pathways for
Construction worker falls to death after tractor-trailer hits bucket truck
PITTSBURGH — A construction worker is dead in Pennsylvania after an 18-wheeler struck his bucket truck on the morning of Friday, Oct. 7. Crews were
New ACT Research report focuses on ownership costs of autonomous commercial vehicles
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has released DRIVING AUTOMATION, a new report that outlines the total cost of ownership for commercial autonomous vehicles in North
USDOT’s Office of Inspector General outlines challenges facing new infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has mapped out what it calls “key challenges” facing the implementation of
Train derails after colliding with tractor-trailer in Illinois
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ill. — A train derailed after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Hamilton County, Illinois. “Upon arrival the cab of
DHL, BigCommerce partner to support global growth of U.S. merchants
PLANTATION, Fla. — DHL has announced a new partnership with BigCommerce geared toward helping online business owners across the U.S. with discounted shipping costs. BigCommerce
Logistics giant Performance Team set to grow number of electric Volvo tractors in its fleet
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America’s largest West Coast dealership, TEC Equipment, is working with logistics company Performance Team to integrate a growing number
Pennsylvania Turnpike plans weekend closure between Lehigh Valley, Mahoning Valley interchanges
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning motorists to change travel plans or prepare for a lengthy detour due to a continuous, 55-hour
Feds launch program to help communities seek funding for infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the Thriving Communities Program to allow state, local, tribal and territorial governments — large and small