Nikola issues recall for all of its electric tractors due to seatbelt problem
WASHINGTON — Electric truck maker Nikola is recalling all 93 of the tractors it has manufactured after a worker found an issue with the seat
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NationaLease awards Leadership Circle Awards
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Twenty-five companies have been recognized by NationaLease for their good work as part of this year’s Leadership Circle Awards. “Recipients of
Nevada launches website highlighting infrastructure investments
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada has launched a new website highlighting infrastructure investments coming to the state via the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. Governor Steve
Canadian currency toll rates at the Blue Water Bridge adjusted beginning Oct. 1
SAGINAW, Mich. — In accordance with the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Blue Water Bridge (BWB) parity rate adjustment policy, toll rates paid in Canadian
Drivers invited to nominate carriers for TCA’s 15th annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Nominations are now open for the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For contest. This is the 15th
Car driver killed after crashing into illegally parked tractor-trailer
NEW CASTLE, Del. — The driver of a car was killed Sept. 21 after crashing into an illegally parked tractor-trailer on Route 40. The News
Truckers preparing as Florida emergency declared ahead of strengthening Hurricane Ian
HAVANA — Hurricane Ian was growing stronger as it barreled toward Cuba on a track to hit Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane as
FMCSA looking for drivers to help in autonomous CMV research
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for truck drivers to help evaluate distractions while driving trucks equipped with autonomous technology. The
Police kill truck driver who shot co-driver
CHILLICOTHE, Texas — Police in Texas were involved in a shootout Friday morning with a truck driver who had allegedly shot and severely wounded his
Tractor-trailer driver charged in death of motorcyclist
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. — A tractor-trailer driver is facing charges in the death of a motorcyclist in an August crash. WFXR reports that around 1:10
CarriersEdge adds course to help prevent tanker operator injuries
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Canada — CarriersEdge has introduced a course to help drivers avoid injuries while performing tasks directly or indirectly related to operating a tanker.
California regulators eye banning diesel big rig sales by 2040
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If some regulators have their way, diesel big rig sales could be banned in the state of California as early as 2040.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, fueling milestones
GENEVA, Ill. — ClearFlame Engine Technologies officials say the company has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers and fuel providers.
Trucking, logistics companies earn awards for humanitarian work
LAKELAND, Fla. — Several trucking and logistics companies were honored with Humanitarian Logistics Awards from the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Trucker relief fund receives donation on behalf of Highway Transport driver of the year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Highway Transport driver Thomas “Tom” Frain, who earned national driver of the year honors from the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), has
Toyota, Kenworth: Project shows fuel cell electric trucks can match diesel performance
PLANO, Texas — Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co. say they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell
Senate confirms Robin Hutcheson to lead FMCSA
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Robin Hutcheson on Thursday, Sept. 22, to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as the agency’s administrator. Hutcheson’s
New research reflects ‘loose trucking market’ with supply and demand balance rising
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed August volume flat and productivity down, with the supply and demand balance and
PGT Trucking selects Penske Truck Leasing for comprehensive fleet maintenance solutions
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking, Inc. announced Wednesday, Sept. 21, that it selected Penske Truck Leasing as its provider of choice for comprehensive fleet maintenance
Logistics study: Shippers, third-party logistics companies strive to rebalance supply chains
READING, Pa. — With the growing uncertainty of today’s global supply chain, many in the industries that make up this complex system are coming up