Joe Ohr steps into role as COO for NMFTA
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) on Oct. 24 announced the appointment of Joe Ohr as the organization’s chief operating officer. Ohr
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Schneider one of three winners of NSC’s 2023 Green Cross for Safety Awards
NEW ORLEANS — Schneider has been honored by the National Safety Council (NSC) with the Green Cross for Safety Award for 2023, which is presented to
PACCAR reports record net earnings for third quarter of 2023
BELLEVUE, Wash. — PACCAR reported a record net income for the third quarter of 2023, according to a statement released Oct. 24. “PACCAR achieved record
Alabama organizations working to provide training for new truck drivers
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — During the Alabama Community College System’s first statewide CDL/diesel professional development event on Monday, Oct. 23, business and industry representatives, lawmakers and
Women In Trucking Association Announces Finalists for 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced its three finalists for the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award, which is sponsored by
FMCSA extends comment period on Safety Fitness Determination regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the comment period for its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to revise the regulations prescribing
Average US diesel prices rising as war roils Middle East
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After several weeks of declines, average U.S. diesel prices are rising again. According to the Energy Information Administration, the average price
Navistar Financial re-launches retail capabilities
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar Financial is once again offering retail capabilities to serve International truck and IC Bus customers. According to a news release, the
National Grid to study electric truck grid for Northeastern US
WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Energy company National Grid has kicked off a study to support the electrification of commercial fleets, mapping out large truck charging
SimpleTire launches SimpleScore rating system to simplify online tire buying
PHILADELPHIA — SimpleTire, an online tire retailer based in Philadelphia and part of the Dealer Tire Family of Companies, has launched SimpleScore, its proprietary tire rating
Tennessee DOT’s anti-litter campaign partners with Girl Scouts
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign is partnering with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (GSMIDTN) to offer
Penkse’s Sarah Smith named Women In Trucking Association’s vice chair
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced a newly-appointed vice chair, Sarah Smith of Penske Transportation Solutions. In addition to this
Truckload Carriers Association now accepting nominations for drivers of the year
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is accepting nominations for its Professional Drivers of the Year awards through Dec. 8. The awards program,
CALSTART begins work on zero-emissions corridor
NEW YORK — Clean transportation technology group CALSTART is launching a new project aimed at investing in commercial medium-and heavy-duty (MHD) zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure
FleetDrive 360 names Michael Nalepka new CEO
ATLANTA — FleetDrive 360 has named a new CEO of the company, Michael Nalepka. With nearly 20 years of experience, Nalepka has held roles in
Class 8 tractor backlog increases to more than 161k units
COLUMBUS, Ind. — With the 2024 order season opening in September, the Class 8 tractor backlog increased by 8,700 units from August to 161,300 units,
Trucking insurance firm Cover Whale introduces AI-powered chatbot
NEW YORK — Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, which caters to the trucking industry, has unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Dubbed B.O.B., the bot
Interstate Health opens Georgia clinic to serve truckers, transportation workers
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — Interstate Health has opened a new clinic in Port Wentworth, Georgia, to provide urgent care, primary care and occupational health services
Love’s Travel Stops opens new Arizona store, adding 113 truck parking spots
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new travel stop in Nogales, Arizona, located just off Interstate 19. The location adds 75 jobs
Soar Transportation Group announces merger plans with Network Transport
SALT LAKE CITY — Soar Transportation Group is merging its asset-based trucking company with Tennessee-based Network Transport, a non-asset logistics company, according to a news