Magazine / Industry News
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$200 Million Secured for Truck Parking Following ATA’s Advocacy
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations heralded a historic first, as Congress took the unprecedented step of approving dedicated funding for truck parking projects. The groundbreaking action, which follows years of advocacy led by ATA... -
ATA Names 20 Elite Professional Drivers as Newest America’s Road Team Captains
Washington , DC… The American Trucking Associations announced its new team of Captains to the 2026-2027 America’s Road Team. These 20 individuals will serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry, traveling around the country to promote safe ... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in December
Washington, DC… Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in December, but volumes remained at low levels after significant declines in September and October. Specifically, truck freight tonnage increased 0.4% after rising 0.2% in... -
CVSA Approves 17 Changes to the 2026 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has officially approved 17 changes to the 2026 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) following the 2025 fall issues ballot. Under CVSA bylaws, proposed OOSC changes must receive majority ... -
FirstLine Funding Group – Providing Reliable Cash Flow
ANKENY, IA…. While freight factoring is not a new concept to the trucking industry, the services provided by FirstLine Funding Group is. First and foremost, the company is focused on customer care. When you call, you will talk with a person and... -
The Mid-America Trucking Show Announces Return of Free Friday Concert Featuring Frank Foster, Mark Ware, and Long Haul Paul
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Friday Concert, sponsored by Bennett Family of Companies, a free live music event on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET in Freedom Hall at the Kentuck... -
2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carriers
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is proud to announce the 2026 class of TCA Elite Fleetcertified carriers, marking the second year of the program recognizing the best places to drive in the truckload industry. Building on the success of ... -
Shell Rotella Names David McKinney as Fourth Judge for 2026 SuperRigs - Respected Driver and Longtime SuperRigs Participant Brings Deep Industry Experience to the Judging Panel
HOUSTON, TX… Shell Rotella is pleased to announce that David McKinney, owner of a multi-truck family-run fleet and a well-known figure in the trucking industry, will serve as a judge at the 2026 Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty contest. McKi... -
USDOT Wants To Hear From Pennsylvania Carriers
Motor carriers once again have a seat at the table. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is accepting nominations for their Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (M... -
Van Spot Rates Decline, But Higher Rates Expected
Data from Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended January 23 shows further decreases in broker-posted spot rates as expected following the holiday surge. However, a massive winter storm over the weekend, which included ... -
Upcoming Delivery Of Volvo VNR Electric Trucks To City Harvest Marks Major Step In ‘Bronx Is Breathing’ Initiative
Volvo Trucks North America announced that three zero-tailpipe-emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks will be delivered in 2026 to City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization, as part of the Bronx is Breathing project. Supported by a ... -
Transport For Christ
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.’” —Matthew 16:24–... -
Stewardship Over Ambition
Most careers aren’t built in straight lines. They bend toward responsibility. Long before Brent Wooten ever managed freight or led an agency, he was learning what it meant to step in when something needed steady hands. He gave up opportunities that... -
2026 Wheel Jam Truck Show Aims To Lend A Helping Hand
HURON, SD… Plans are underway for the 2026 Wheel Jam Truck Show which will be held on June 4-7 at the South Dakota Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. The Wheel Jam Truck Show is now a nonprofit event so that Scot Marone’s Legacy will carry on fo... -
Beat The Heat With B-COOL®
It's COOL to be driving a vehicle with a B-COOL® air conditioner mounted on the roof or the back of your cab. B-COOL® will be exhibiting at the Mid-America Trucking Show, to showcase their line of products. Designed and engineered to provide a heat... -
Heroes On The PA Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Maintenance Department employees John Gallagher and Doug Sarver had just completed a job on the roadway and were heading back to the Devault Maintenance Shed in Malvern, Pa., when they saw a car stopped on the westbou... -
It’s Un ”Canny” - He’s A Sheetz Freakz!
Word on the street (or in this case, the backyard) is that Movin’ Out’s very own Dan Pollock is a Freak. Well, that’s pretty much the case but the real and honest to goodness truth is that he’s a Sheetz Freakz! In January, Sheetz offered a ... -
ATA Launches Survey for 2026 Driver Compensation Study
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations opened its survey for the 2026 ATA Driver Compensation Study, a comprehensive analysis of pay, benefits, and bonuses for a broad spectrum of trucking businesses across U.S. regions. “In this ... -
ATA's Statement on Marijuana Reclassification
Washington, DC… Following President Trump signing an executive order that reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III substance, American Trucking Associations' Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles issued this statement: “While we do not hol... -
On Capitol Hill, ATA Advocates for Cargo Theft Crackdown to Protect Consumers, National Security
WASHINGTON, DC…. Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear recently testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee, urging Congress to take decisive action to combat the rapid rise in cargo theft that is costing the U.S. supply chain—a...