Family denies allegation that it bribed truck stop chain execs
OMAHA, Neb. — An attorney for the billionaire Haslam family called bribery allegations leveled by Warren Buffett’s company a “wild invention.” But a judge didn’t
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Truckload Carriers Association seeking nominees for Professional Drivers of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is asking its members to recognize drivers that have made an impact on the trucking industry and
Redefining commercial trucking insurance
For decades, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been a pillar in the trucking industry, not just because of the group’s advocacy work, but
Family accused of offering bribes to inflate earnings at truck stop chain Pilot
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway says the billionaire Haslam family tried to bribe at least 15 executives at the Pilot truck stop chain
Trucking analyst presents state of industry report to WIT members
DALLAS — The government’s handling of the COVID pandemic reshaped the freight market, causing a record number of new carrier registrations and spot rates to
Electric charging station for big trucks to open in California
OAKLAND, Calif. — Forum Mobility, a freight electrification provider, has announced plans to construct a heavy-duty truck charging depot at the Port of Long Beach
Relay Payments adds more than 100 new locations to its network
ATLANTA — Relay Payments, a financial technology company that handles payments for the trucking and logistics industries, is announcing a new partnership with U.S. convenience
Truckstop introduces update on Truckstop Go mobile app
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop has introduced a new load alert notification feature on its Truckstop Go Mobile app, which customers with a Load Board Pro
Echo Global Logistics garners award for workplace environment
CHICAGO — For the seventh year, Echo Global Logistics has been named a 2023 Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation by
New ATRI research analyzes predatory big rig towing
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new report that examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the
One toke over the line? Testing for marijuana impairment not ready to hit the road
For this month’s column, I want to discuss something that I’m sure nobody in the industry has ever addressed (place tongue firmly in cheek here).
XPO workers donate thousands of socks to homeless shelters
GREENWICH, Conn. — For many at freight logistics company XPO, the 10th month of this year was known as Socktober, not October. That’s because they
Incognia partners with Mudflap
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Location identity solutions firm Incognia is announcing a new partnership with Mudflap, a mobile payments provider and fuel discount network for
Fleet Advantage announces charitable donations to help kids
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As people and organizations all around the world give back to their local communities throughout the holiday season, Fleet Advantage, which
‘A really good marriage’ — Bestpass, Fleetworthy Solutions join forces
ALBANY, N.Y. — Toll management and payment platform Bestpass has acquired Fleetworthy Solutions, a provider of fleet safety, compliance and risk management solutions. Bestpass will
Insurtech providers offer convenience, speed for obtaining cargo insurance
Every carrier, from the very largest down to the single owner-operator, is charged with keeping their customer’s freight intact and undamaged. To this end, most
Technology company offers tips on shipping in and out of Mexico
WEST LAKE, Ohio — Freight execution software firm Banyan Technology is offering tips that company officials say will “simplify” nearshoring opportunities for intra-Mexico and cross-border
Job Resources: Planning, communication key to preventing conflicts between work, family time
It’s the time of year when many people think of spending some time at home. After all, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas will
Fleet Advantage wins Progressive Grocer’s Impact Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage has been named as Progressive Grocer’s Impact Award winner in the category of Sustainability/Resource Conservation. The company was recognized
Carrier Logistics recognized for product innovation, client growth
ELMSFORD, N.Y. — Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), veteran providers of freight management software for less-than-truckload fleets, has received the SaaS (software-as-a-service) Growth Award from Progress,