Reefer, dry van spot rates jump ahead of Labor Day
Broker-posted van spot rates in the Truckstop system have underperformed seasonal expectations recently, but they rose sharply during the week ended August 30 (week 35)
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Diesel prices in the west rise, but national average falls again
For the eighth consecutive week, diesel prices have fallen. The national average fell by nearly three cents per gallon from $3.651 to $3.625 per gallon.
Clean Harbors bolsters leadership with two new board members
NORWELL, Mass. — Clean Harbors Inc. has announced that Co-Chief Executive Officers Michael Battles and Eric Gerstenberg have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Inside Out: Amelia Rose traveled the world before finding a home at TCA
When Amelia Rose began studying music at Morgan State University (MSU), an historically black university, she found a home and community, along with the chance
TCA Chair John Culp speaks out about current issues in trucking
Change of Seasons: An interview with TCA Chairman John Culp Fall is a busy season for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as well as for
Averitt named 2024 Workplace Giving Partner of the Year for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been named the 2024 Workplace Giving Partner of the Year by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This is the
Battle against cargo theft is being fought in Congress as well as cyberspace
Cargo theft is a scourge on the trucking industry — and it’s only getting worse. These incidents drive up costs not only for trucking companies,
ACT Research: Retail price of used Class 8 trucks made good progress in July
COLUMBUS, IN – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price made
RXO launches prepay fuel option for carriers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RXO announced the launch of a prepay capability through the RXO Fuel Card. The new prepay solution enables drivers to plan their
Illinois Tollway, Judlau settle contract cancellation dispute for nearly $25M
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Illinois Tollway announced that a settlement agreement with Judlau Contracting, out of College Point, New York, has been reached related
Work is underway in DC to lower the boom on predatory towing
Predatory towing ranks high among the major issues that create headaches in the trucking industry. But the federal government is working to change that. On
Navistar names Robert Oh as new CDIO for IT department
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced the appointment of Robert Oh as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead the enterprise digital and information
Seeing employees as more than ‘just a number’ is key to attracting, retaining quality drivers
Truck drivers are a vital link in the supply chain. In fact, it could well be said that they’re the backbone of America’s economy. These
Nikola names Schmitt as CCO
PHOENIX — Thomas Schmitt has been named Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Nikola Corporation according to a recent media release. According to that release, as
Co-owner of shuttered Massachusetts trucking company pleads guilty to falsifying driving logs
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The co-owner of a now-defunct trucking company pleaded guilty to three charges of making false statements after he falsified driving logs.
JB Hunt awards $533K in scholarships
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has awarded scholarships to 100 new recipients of the J.B. Hunt Scholarship for Families program, bringing the total educational financial assistance provided
‘Seismic shifts’ contributing to for-hire woes in freight industry
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research is citing multiple reasons for the large for-hire freight downturn, according to the latest Freight Forecast: U.S. Rate and Volume
Diesel prices drop again for the seventh straight week
Falling diesel prices for seven straight weeks is a good kind of redundant. That is exactly where the diesel market is this week, moving down
Loads posted on DAT fall again; lowest total since 2019
BEAVERTON, Ore. — DAT Freight & Analytics has painted a grim picture for the total number of loads posted on DAT One for the week
The cannabis question: Shifting policies could require industry to reimagine impaired driving prevention
Let’s cut to the chase. I make my living out of defending truck drivers — and while speeding tickets can negatively affect a driver’s career,