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February 28, 2023Â Â Diesel price declines reach fourth week Read article
February 28, 2023Â Â What latest BMO numbers tell us about trucking health: Weakening but not rapidly Read article
February 27, 2023Â Â Perspective: Knowing Cargo Theft Risks Read article
February 27, 2023Â Â FRA to issue final rule affecting railroad contract workers Read article
February 24, 2023Â Â Fleets moving from preventive to predictive maintenance save more Read article
December 5, 2022Â Â Major US freight brokers unveil appointment scheduling standards Read article
December 5, 2022Â Â Tesla delivers first Semi Read article
December 5, 2022  Diesel Ducks Under $5 a Gallon After 17.4¢ Drop Read article
December 2, 2022Â Â Rail strike averted: Biden signs bill enforcing agreement Read article
December 1, 2022Â Â House’s Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act gets Senate version Read article
August 24, 2022Â Â Waymo to test autonomous Cascadia on public roadways Read article
August 23, 2022  Pilot announces plans to bring ‘self-driving truck services’ to Pilot and Flying J truck stops Read article
August 23, 2022Â Â Diesel price decline slows Read article
August 23, 2022Â Â FMCSA takes on request to allow hair tests into drug clearinghouse Read article
August 22, 2022  Ransomware target Apex Capital declares systems ‘back up and running’ Read article
June 21, 2022Â Â US House Transportation Panel Passes FEMA Bill Read article
June 21, 2022  How Trucking’s Adoption of Telematics Has Forever Changed Fleet Management Read article
June 20, 2022Â Â Biden Says Decision on Gas Tax Holiday May Come This Week Read article
June 17, 2022Â Â How the Pandemic Accelerated Change for Motor Carriers Read article
June 16, 2022Â Â PAM acquires New York truckload carrier Metropolitan Trucking Read article
June 15, 2022Â Â More than 100,000 trucks recalled for potential steering gear problem Read article
June 7, 2022Â Â CVSA Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 21-27 Read article
June 7, 2022Â Â XPO, Google Cloud Collaborate to Improve Supply Chains Read article
June 7, 2022Â Â Uber Freight, Waymo Via Partner to Advance Autonomous Trucking Read article
June 6, 2022Â Â FMCSA Technology Chief Says Automated Truck Proposal Targeted for Late 2022 Read article
June 3, 2022Â Â 10 most dangerous states to drive in Read article
May 13, 2022Â Â Trucking giant U.S. Xpress lays off 5% of corporate workforce Read article
May 13, 2022Â Â Ryder Gets $4.4 Billion Takeover Offer From HG Vora Read article
May 13, 2022Â Â Truckers help rank top 20 truck stops with the most parking availability Read article
May 12, 2022Â Â Truckload van spot rates fall at an unprecedented pace Read article
April 29, 2022Â Â U.S. Inches Closer to Mandatory Speed Limiters Read article
April 13, 2022Â Â What causes the booms and busts of the trucking cycle? Read article
April 12, 2022Â Â Diesel drops for the second week in a row Read article
April 11, 2022Â Â Post-pandemic distracted driving a surging concern, survey shows Read article
April 11, 2022Â Â Labor Challenges, Supply Chain Issues Continue to Hinder Trailer Production Read article
April 8, 2022Â Â Interactive Map: Where the 2022 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America Read article
November 23, 2022Â Â Thanksgiving cargo theft trends Read article
November 22, 2021Â Â U.S. will release 50 million barrels of oil from reserves, lower costs at the pump Read article
November 23, 2021Â Â Poor conditions and low pay for truckers helped fuel supply chain crisis Read article
November 22, 2021Â Â How to keep women in trucking Read article
November 22, 2021Â Â Trucking costs per mile dropped in 2020: ATRI Read article
October 14, 2021Â Â Truck driver shortage worsens supply chain backlog Read article
October 14, 2021Â Â Embark Trucks tallies 14,200 prelaunch reservations for driverless software Read article
October 12, 2021Â Â First Tesla semi charger spotted at Nevada facility Read article
October 11, 2021Â Â Five good things that happened in trucking Read article
October 6, 2021Â Â FMCSA issues new driver-ban rules for drug and alcohol abusers Read article
September 30, 2021Â Â ArcBest sees billions of dollars in opportunities with MoLo acquisition Read article
September 30, 2021Â Â Port Leaders Warn of Supply Chain Challenges as Holidays Near Read article
September 29, 2021Â Â Report: Electric vehicle tax could revive Highway Trust Fund Read article
September 28, 2021Â Â What happened in Vegas: TCA gathers for first time post-pandemic Read article
September 23, 2021Â Â Electric trucks could handle millions of short-haul routes across North America Read article
September 16, 2021Â Â Big report on Robinson, Landstar sees strong performance but lurking problems Read article
September 15, 2021  $3.5 trillion spending bill — and not one penny for truck parking Read article
September 15, 2021Â Â Up 5% may not be enough for truckload rates in 2022 Read article
September 14, 2021Â Â Plenty of planning needed before adopting electric trucks: Panel Read article
September 12, 2021Â Â 2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Read article
September 8, 2021Â Â Unsafe speeds responsible for 29% of fatal crashes, OSHP claims Read article
September 7, 2021Â Â Transportation capacity dips further, prices keep surging Read article
September 7, 2021Â Â 3G Cellular Network Sunsetting Raises Concerns in Trucking Read article
September 7, 2021Â Â Traffic Deaths Rise in Q1 Despite Decline in Miles Traveled Read article
September 7, 2021  EPA slaps diesel repair shops with fines for ‘defeat device’ violations Read article
August 31, 2021Â Â Love’s to appreciate truckers throughout September Read article
August 12, 2021Â Â Just as Things Look Better for Retail, Amazon Rears Its Head Read article
August 19, 2021Â Â Supply Chain Challenges Likely to Remain Well Into 2022 Read article
August 19, 2021Â Â Transportation Panels Pursue Climate, Clean Energy Priorities in $3.5 Trillion Budget Read article
August 18, 2021Â Â TA opens new truck stop, bringing 90 truck parking spaces to Kansas Read article
August 18, 2021Â Â How to prepare for Brake Safety Week Read article
August 16, 2021Â Â Hear how one company wants to solve truck parking crisis Read article
August 12, 2021Â Â Senate’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill loaded with trucking-related items Read article
August 12, 2021Â Â Federal panel urges Biden administration to attack driver shortage Read article
August 12, 2021Â Â $500M STEER Act could help bridge gap to zero-emission trucks Read article
August 12, 2021Â Â FMCSA Asks 14,000 Medical Examiners to Post Missing Results Read article
August 12, 2021Â Â Nikola awarded $2M in grants just two weeks after founder indicted Read article
July 22, 2021  Uber Freight announces blockbuster $2.25 billion acquisition and ‘a new era of logistics management’ Read article
July 22, 2021Â Â Feds release $200 million in COVID money for timber haulers Read article
July 21, 2021Â Â Knight-Swift raises outlook; cost challenges to persist Read article
July 19, 2021Â Â Over 1,100 trucks placed out of service in one-day brake inspection Read article
July 19, 2021Â Â Five good things that happened in trucking Read article
July 5, 2021Â Â Five good things that happened in trucking Read article
July 3, 2021Â Â Hurricane Elsa still eyeing US landfall next week Read article
July 2, 2021Â Â Trailers on the Road to Becoming Smart Partners in Freight Hauls Read article
July 1, 2021Â Â Daimler recalls 122,056 heavy-duty trucks for possible loss of electric power Read article
June 30, 2021Â Â Feds award $275 million to ease truck congestion Read article
May 29, 2021  ‘Excellence’ earns veterans fully loaded Kenworths Read article
May 28, 2021  FMCSA priorities outlined in Biden’s 2022 budget Read article
May 28, 2021Â Â FMCSA reminds truckers of possible problems with use of CBD Read article
May 27, 2021Â Â Legislation mandating speed limiters resurfaces in House Read article
May 27, 2021Â Â Camera monitoring systems gain fleet favor as adoption grows Read article
April 16, 2021  Shipments up, freight spend way up — Cass reports Read article
April 16, 2021Â Â Report ranks the top 10 most stressful roads for drivers in the U.S. Read article
April 15, 2021Â Â White House infrastructure report cards reveal states with the worst roads and bridges Read article
April 13, 2021Â Â Over 1,400 International trucks covered by two separate recalls Read article
April 5, 2021  Report: Trucking jobs account for 20% of Biden’s infrastructure plan Read article
April 5, 2021  This list of the worst Texas bottlenecks probably won’t surprise you Read article
April 3, 2021Â Â A Fresh Look at the 2021 Top 50 Logistics Companies Read article
April 2, 2021Â Â How to prepare for the 2021 International Roadcheck Read article
April 2, 2021Â Â Trucking job numbers: Stronger but tempered Read article
March 30, 2021Â Â Truck Parking Legislation Introduced in US House Read article
March 30, 2021Â Â Prices for a weigh and a reweigh went up at CAT Scale Read article
March 29, 2021Â Â U.S. lawmakers seek $755M to boost truck parking on highways Read article
March 24, 2021Â Â Cab amenities: The growing popularity of comfort and convenience Read article
March 18, 2021Â Â XPO Logistics Unveils GXO as New Company Name for Planned Spin-off of Logistics Business Read article
March 18, 2021Â Â Spot Market Surges Amid Capacity Constraints, Bad Weather Read article
March 17, 2021Â Â Will speed limiters be legislated under Biden? Read article
March 16, 2021Â Â Skateboard superstar Tony Hawk shouts out truckers as the true heroes of the pandemic Read article
March 12, 2021Â Â Former auto hauler sentenced to 30 months for faking FMCSA records Read article
February 24, 2021Â Â The top 10 worst spots for truck bottlenecks compiled into one revealing list Read article
February 24, 2021Â Â Biden orders review of transportation sector Read article
February 24, 2021  Fuel card provider WEX sees ‘slow and steady’ recovery in 2021 Read article
February 23, 2021Â Â With New Administration, Regulatory Policy Changes Could Be Coming Read article
February 23, 2021Â Â Fleets Fight Increase in Cargo Theft With High- and Low-Tech Solutions Read article
February 16, 2021Â Â MATS postponed again; new date is March 24-26, 2022 Read article
February 16, 2021Â Â FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31 Read article
February 16, 2021Â Â Five good things that happened in trucking Read article
February 15, 2021  If drones can deliver Starbucks, what’s taking so long for packages? Read article
February 12, 2021Â Â Top five health concerns for women truckers Read article
February 8, 2021Â Â Increase in Online Shopping Spurs Innovation for Shipping Packaging Read article
February 8, 2021Â Â Tips to prepare for 2021 International Roadcheck Read article
February 6, 2021Â Â Turning truck stops into vaccination centers Read article
February 5, 2021Â Â The newest version of the Tesla semi-truck is ready for its close-up Read article
February 4, 2021Â Â Peterbilt Introduces Redesigned Model 579 Flagship Read article
February 2, 2021Â Â New 7/3 Split Sleeper Berth Rule Appears Slow to Gain Popularity Read article
January 29, 2021Â Â View from the cab: How truckers saw 2020 Read article
January 27, 2021Â Â Battery constraints a drag on the Tesla Semi Read article
January 27, 2021  Driver detention review considered likely in Biden’s FMCSA Read article
January 25, 2021Â Â TFI International buys UPS Freight in $800M blockbuster deal Read article
January 21, 2021  Buttigieg: Raising gas tax ‘on the table’ to pay for infrastructure Read article
January 20, 2021Â Â Troopers are focusing on truckers during Human Trafficking Awareness Month Read article
January 19, 2021Â Â Truck tonnage spikes in December, but down overall on the year Read article
January 19, 2021  First Lady thanks truck drivers who are ‘working to save lives’ amid pandemic Read article
January 19, 2021Â Â How to crack down on cargo crime Read article
January 16, 2021Â Â Consumer spending drove freight growth in 2020 Read article
January 15, 2021Â Â Nearly half of truck drivers are prone to sleep apnea, study reveals Read article
January 12, 2021Â Â Nearly 49% of CMV Drivers Could Be at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says Read article
January 11, 2021Â Â Auto parts, electronics will lead cross-border freight in 2021 Read article
January 11, 2021Â Â Canada Cartage acquires Stalco, marks second deal of 2021 Read article
January 8, 2021Â Â Chao acknowledges COVID-19 challenges for transportation sector Read article
January 5, 2021Â Â Trucking Industry Experts Optimistic About 2021, Once COVID Is Over Read article
January 4, 2021Â Â U.S. considers annual underride guard inspections Read article
January 4, 2021Â Â Â Weekly diesel price increase marks longest run in almost 3 years Read article
January 4, 2021Â Â Â 5 predictions for retail supply chains in 2021 Read article
January 1, 2021   Getting 2021 rolling with a twist — some good news Read article
December 30, 2020  Drivers tell which truck stops are ‘Doing it right’ Read article
December 17, 2020  Love’s opens four new truck stops in three states, including biggest-ever store Read article
December 1, 2020Â Â DOT Makes Preparations Ahead of COVID-19 Vaccine Transport Read article
November 30, 2020Â Â Truck Drivers Could Be Among Earliest to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Read article
November 30, 2020Â Â 5 days later, Rand McNally says ELD system back online Read article
November 30, 2020  Diesel Climbs 4¢ to $2.502 Amid Stronger Demand Read article
November 16, 2020Â Â FMCSA rules Washington state can no longer enforce meal/rest break laws Read article
November 16, 2020Â Â Adoption of workflow automation solutions spikes after COVID-19. Read article
November 10, 2020Â Â Covid-19 affecting cargo theft trends. Read article
October 17, 2020Â Â TIA Names New President, CEO. Read article
Setember 25, 2020  Trucking’s Trade Shows Go Virtual. Read article
September 2, 2020Â Â Transportation capacity near 2-year low; pricing surges. Read article
August 10, 2020Â Â Roads shut down after widespread civil unrest in Chicago. Read article
August 10, 2020Â Â Nearly 150 trucking jobs hang in the balance. Read article
August 6, 2020Â Â NY takes aim on speeders. Read article