Magazine / Industry News
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Spot Rates Remained Quite Elevated In Late February
Data from Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended February 27 show broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment stabilizing at highly elevated levels relative to comparable weeks in recent years. Meanwh... -
Greg Arscott, President of The Pete Store Talks About Technology
DUNCAN, SC… I recently had an interview with Greg Arscott, President of the Pete Store regarding Peterbilt and technology. “Today’s technologies make it possible for Owner/Operators and small fleets to keep up with the big fleets,” said G... -
Truckload Carriers Association Welcomes Mark Seymour as 2026 - 2027 Chairman
Alexandria, VA… The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) proudly announces that Mark Seymour, CEO of Ontario based Kriska Transportation Group, has been appointed as the association’s Chairman for 2026-2027. Seymour was officially elected yeste... -
Hunter Truck Named 2025 TRP Dealer of the Year and Technician Excellence Dealer by Peterbilt
Hunter Truck is proud to announce major recognition at the 2025 Peterbilt Dealer Meeting, where our team was honored for excellence across technician development, parts performance, truck sales operations, and customer service. “These achievements ... -
Kelly Backs "The Dalilah Law" To Prevent Illegal Immigrants From Getting CDLs
WASHINGTON, DC… U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored "The Dalilah Law," which cracks down on states, including Pennsylvania, that give out commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. In February, the U.S. Department of Transportatio... -
Kenworth of Pennsylvania Receives Dealer Excellence Silver Award
Kenworth of Pennsylvania was named a recipient of a Kenworth Dealer Excellence Silver Award at the recent annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Carlsbad, California. The Kenworth Dealer Excellence Silver Award is presented to a select number of Kenworth ... -
Peterbilt Celebrates First Master Technician Graduate
Denton, TX… Peterbilt proudly recognizes its first Master Technician, Michael Fitzpatrick of Ohio Peterbilt, marking a significant milestone in service excellence and reinforcing its commitment to advanced technician training. The Peterbilt Master ... -
Truck Parking Club Partners With Shell Rotella To Offer Drivers Up To $100 In Truck Parking "Night On Us" Promotion
CHATTANOOGA, TN… Truck Parking Club and Shell Rotella have announced the "Night on Us" promotion. Drivers who get a qualifying Shell Rotella T5 or T6 Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic oil change at a participating service location can receive up ... -
Jessie Booker: Building an Agency, One Relationship at a Time
For Jessie Booker, the road to running JB Freight Solutions in Virginia Beach didn’t begin with a plan to own an agency. It began with a simple goal: finding a company where she could grow. More than a decade later, that decision has shaped both he... -
Transport For Christ
Some of the hardest days of faith are not when we doubt God, but when we cannot understand Him. Today I want to reflect on what I have called my life verse, Proverbs 3:5–6 and the tension between wanting clarity and choosing trust. If your mind has... -
$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 ...