Magazine / Industry News
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ATA Backs New Legislation to Fight Freight Fraud
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Todd Young (R-IN) for introducing legislation to reduce freight fraud and theft, strengthen regulatory oversight, prevent unlawful operations, and enhance enforcement across the c... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in January
Washington, DC… Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in January, but volumes remained at low levels after significant declines in September and October. Specifically, truck freight tonnage increased 0.4% after falling 0.2% in D... -
ATA Welcomes Proposed Rule to Protect Independent Truckers
Washington, DC… American Trucking Associations commended the Trump Administration for proposing an independent contractor rule that rescinds a destructive, Biden-era classification standard. ATA has long pushed for this proposed rule to protect o... -
ATA Welcomes Rulemaking to Boost Training, Opportunity in the Trucking Industry
Washington, DC… American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration for proposing a rule that would strengthen CDL training schools and diesel mechanic training programs. When finalized, the rule will establish a new “Workforce... -
ATA’s Women In Motion Urges Congress to Expand Truck Parking
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations’ Women In Motion Council called on two congressional committees to prioritize expanding access to truck parking in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. WIM Chair Emily Williams... -
Preserving Trucking History Across Borders - ATHS Expands International Outreach with Growing Mexico Presence
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) is expanding its international footprint with a growing presence in Mexico following a recent visit to Allende, Nuevo León, where society leaders met with members of Tracto Clásicos, one of Mexico’s pr... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Spring Maintenance For Braking, Air, And Safety Systems
Winter’s grip takes a toll on vehicles. With the coming of spring across North America, it’s time to think about preventive maintenance to help keep trucks on the road and rolling safely. This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series shares spr... -
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 12–14
From May 12–14, 2026, enforcement personnel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will participate in the annual International Roadcheck-CVSA’s 72-hour, high-visibility inspection and enforcement initiative. For fleets and drivers, this is... -
Five Professional Drivers Recognized as 2026 TCA Drivers of the Year
During the Annual Closing Banquet at the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, TCA, alongside sponsors Cummins Inc. and Love’s Travel Stops, proudly announced and celebrated the five winners of the 2026 TCA P... -
Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert Expand Partnership to Bring Real-Time Stopped Truck Protection and Emergency Vehicle Alerts to Drivers
Fleetworthy, the only complete technology suite for fleet readiness, announced an expanded partnership with HAAS Alert, the leader in digital alerting for roadway safety. Through enhanced integration with Fleetworthy, HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud® ... -
FMCSA Seeks 18 Drivers to Help Test HOS Pilot Program
FMCSA currently seeks 18 drivers to help the agency test and fine-tune two upcoming hours-of-service pilot programs. Over the course of six weeks, these drivers will help us make sure the study plans, training materials, and data collection tools are... -
Four Pennsylvania highways among ATRI’s 2026 Top Truck Bottlenecks
Philadelphia Area Remains Focus of State Truck Congestion The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its 2026 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks list, identifying the most congested freight bottlenecks on America’s highways — a cri... -
Dr. John McElligott: A Lifetime of Service to America’s Truck Drivers and Beyond
The trucking industry has lost one of its most passionate advocates and tireless champions, Dr. John McElligott. Dr. John was a physician, veteran, educator, philanthropist, and co-founder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. He dedicated h... -
Intermodal Industry Applauds Ruling on Independent Contractors - Statement by IANA President & CEO Anne Reinke
CALVERTON, MD… The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule proposal that would replace the current analysis for determining employee status, allowing for greater independent contractor categorization under the Fair Labor Standards Act. If finalized,... -
PacLease Expands Franchise Network, Adds 17 New U.S. Locations in 2025
BELLEVUE, WA… PacLease, a leading full-service lease and rental company, continued to strengthen its franchise network in 2025, adding 17 new locations across the United States. The expansion marks PacLease’s broadest network coverage to date, bo... -
PMTA 2025 Drivers of the Month
27.6 Million Safe Miles of Professional Excellence The twelve professional drivers selected as PMTA Safety management Council's 2025 Drivers of the Month represent the very best of Pennsylvania’s trucking industry. Collectively, these drivers have ... -
English Proficiency & CDL Testing: A Safety Standard, Not a Social Issue
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that all CDL knowledge testing will be administered in English moving forward. For some, this feels like a new development. From a regulatory standpoint, however, it reinforces a long-standing feder... -
Shapiro Administration Moves to Rescind Pennsylvania’s Heavy-Duty Diesel (CARB) Rule
In a significant development for Pennsylvania’s trucking industry, Governor Josh Shapiro’s January 31, 2026 Regulatory Agenda includes formal plans to rescind the Commonwealth’s Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program (25 Pa. Code Chapter 1... -
Sheetz Opens New Conover, North Carolina Location, Offering A Convenient, All-In-One Truck Diesel Stop Along I-40
CONOVER, NC… On Thursday, February 19, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, officially opened its new store located at 1505 Rock Barn Road NE, Conover, NC 28613. Located conveniently off of I-40 from Exit 133, this new... -
Shell Starship Returns to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for 2026 Season
ST. PETERSBURG, FL… Shell and INDYCAR have announced that Shell Starship will return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES transportation fleet for the 2026 season, continuing its role as a visible demonstration of advanced, lower-emissions freight technolog...