Peterbilt recognized by WIT as a top company for women
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has been recognized as a “2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in the Transportation.” The honor was given by
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Veteran Ready Summit 2023 set for Dec. 13-16
TULSA, Okla. — Leading transportation and military hiring organizations are partnering to co-host the annual Veteran Ready Summit event. Tenstreet, Fastport, Hiring Our Heroes, TransForce,
TrueTMS, 123Loadboard join forces
HOUSTON — TrueTMS, a modern software-as-a-service-based transportation management system designed for small fleet owners, and freight matching platform 123Loadboard have partnered to give TrueTMS users
Preliminary net trailer orders increase from September to October, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — October’s preliminary net trailer orders increased nominally from September to October, at 35,300 units, but were lower compared to last October, down
Freight logistics firm WARP integrates with Banyan Technology
LOS ANGELES — Middle-mile freight logistics company WARP has announced an integration with Banyan Technology. According to a Nov. 2 news release, this will allow
Lesley Killingsworth elected as NMFTA’s first female board chair
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has elected Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth as the first chairwoman of its board of directors. Killingsworth,
Arpin’s annual golf tourney raises more than $25K
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — The Arpin Charitable Fund announced on Oct. 23 that the Ninth Annual Arpin Strong Golf Tournament raised more than $25,000 for
New Love’s location in Georgia offers 79 truck parking spots
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at its newest location in West Point, Georgia, which opened Nov. 13. “Love’s is thrilled
TCA announces young leadership program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) has launched the Elevate TCA Young Leadership Program. According to a news release, the program is “designed
Forecast for dry van market pulled back, ACT reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. – As published in the latest release of ACT Research’s North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, expectations for Class 8 tractors and trailers remain
Aurora to present at Davidson Technology Summit
PITTSBURGH — Self-driving vehicle technology firm Aurora Innovation has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, David Maday, will participate in a fireside chat at the
Volvo honored for advancing women in trucking industry
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) for its leadership in helping to advance women in
More than 56% of drivers optimistic that end of freight recession is near, survey shows
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — More than 50% of drivers say they are not actively seeking new driving jobs, and more than 56% believe the end of
DDC FPO unveils new data solutions tool for freight
EVERGREEN, Colo. — Freight Processing Outsourcing firm DDC FPO says it has developed a new auto-extraction and structuring solution for freight as part of its
JJ Keller offering big rig crash investigation services
NEENAH, Wis. — To help motor carriers properly follow all post-accident procedures, as well as conduct a thorough investigation of a crash, J. J. Keller &
Load posts surge ahead of holiday season, DAT reports
DENVER — Spot truckload rates and load-to-truck ratios for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4 suggest seasonality, especially for volumes, according to DAT Freight and
Trucker Path, We Realize Inc. to offer discounted, reserved truck parking
PHOENIX — Trucker Path and We Realize Inc. are offering secure, flexible, premium truck parking by partnering with major venues and real estate assets nationwide.
Daimler Truck North America partners with Hexagon Purus
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced its partnership with Hexagon Purus to provide complete vehicle integration of the battery electric Freightliner
New ATA forecast projects continued truck freight growth
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released new projections showing truck tonnage will grow to 14.2 billion tons by the year 2034, securing
J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson named 2023’s Influential Woman in Trucking
DALLAS — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has presented Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking