FST Logistics acquires Dancer
DELPHIOS, Ohio – Dancer Logistics announced it has been acquired by FST Logistics, which boasts itself as a 100% employee-owned, company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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Fleet Intel reports continued decline in pay for new drivers
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Fleet Intel, a division of Conversion Interactive Agency, has reported that the company’s Q2 pay trend tracker shows a continued decline in overall
Spot rates mostly weaken as expected
According to the lastest data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended August 9, it appears that the spot market is moving
ATA’s Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25,000 to help fight human trafficking
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Trucking Cares Foundation donated $25,000 to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). The nonprofit organization, formerly known as Truckers Against Trafficking, is
McLeod Software announces software update
McLeod Software announced the release of new software called LoadMaster and PowerBroker//web Version 24.2. The update within McLeod’s TMS introduces a range of new features
Truck stop chain Pilot ‘Volunteers’ to partner with Tennessee athletics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Neyland Stadium has been home of the University of Tennessee Vols’ football for more than 100 years. According to a press release
Haney and White Enterprise acquires pair of BR Williams properties
Expansion is coming to Kentucky-based Haney and White Enterprise. The company announced it has achieved a milestone thanks to a finalized acquisition with B.R. Williams
NMFTA promotes Marli Hall to PR director
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) seems to be experiencing growth among its employees. NMFTA recently announced the promotion of Marli
JB Hunt earns cargo security award
LOWELL, Ark. — Cargo security has been an ongoing problem, and was at record levels last year. According to a release issued on Wednesday, Aug.
Nomination period opens for TA’s 2025 Citizen Driver Award
WESTLAKE, Ohio – TravelCenters of America (TA) is now accepting Citizen Driver nominations for 2025. This year marks the 15th for a program that TA created
FTR’s trucking conditions index remains positive despite significant decrease
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR Transportation Intelligence’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) remained in positive territory in June but weakened to 0.95 from May’s 2.24 reading. Details
Annie Steckroth named vice president of strategic fleet positions for Fleet Advantage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Fleet Advantage announced on Aug. 13 that Annie Steckroth, CTP, has been named vice president of strategic fleet solutions. Steckroth has more
Diesel prices continue to plummett
Diesel fuel prices continue to trend downward. The fifth consecutive week of decline in price proved significant, with a five-cent drop nationally. Each region showed
Dragonfly Energy powers partnership with Highway Transport
RENO, Nev. – There is a new partnership brewing with Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. , which touts itself as an industry leader in energy storage
Grand Island Express achieves record-breaking gains with Optimal Dynamics’ software
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Optimal Dynamics may have a reason to boast. The software company recently announced the success achieved in a partnership with Grand
Good Greek named official movers for UCF athletics
ORLANDO, Fla. — Good Greek Moving & Storage has entered a comprehensive partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletics. Through this five-year partnership,
Bendix volunteers work with Habitat to build home for Indiana family
AVON, Ohio — Working as one, they served as homebuilders for a day in support of a family in their community. Nearly 100 employees of
FTR and Truckstop: Van spot rates rise but lose ground versus 2023
Spot rates are finally trending upward, sending a mixed bag of news last week. According to FTR Transportation Intelligence, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop
Roadrunner expands LTL service to Western Canada
CHICAGO — Roadrunner has expanded its LTL service to include Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas of Canada, according to an Aug. 8 press release.
PACCAR Parts, Kenworth recognize top dealerships
RENTON, Wash. — PACCAR Parts and Kenworth Truck Co. honored top dealerships during the 2024 “Amplify Your Advantage” Parts and Service Meeting, held Aug. 5-7