Magazine / Industry News
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Trinity Logistics Named Top Freight Brokerage
SEAFORD, DE.. Trinity Logistics is proud to announce its earned spot on Transport Topics’ 2022 Top Freight Brokerage Firms List for a 20th consecutive year. Trinity earned spot 22 on this list of 100 top freight brokerages. Companies are ranked bas... -
World Premiere Of The New Battery Electric Freightliner eCascadia
Portland, OR… Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), unveiled the new eCascadia at ACT Expo in Long Beach, CA. Built on the best-selling heavy-duty truck platform in North America, the new battery electric Freigh... -
Danny Herman Trucking – To God Belongs The Glory
MOUNTAIN CITY, TN…. “We will operate our business in a manner that brings glory to God in all we do and with everyone we come in contact with.” This is the mission statement of Christian-based Danny Herman Trucking, located in the mountains o... -
Hirschbach Announces Completion of John Christner Trucking Acquisition
DUBUQUE, IA… Hirschbach Motor Lines announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Sapulpa, OK based refrigerated carrier John Christner Trucking (JCT). “Today officially brings together these two great originations t... -
Truckers Criticize Speed Limiter Announcement, Citing Safety, Rolling Roadblocks And Road Rage
Washington, DC… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized an announcement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about proceeding with a controversial speed limiter rulemaking. OOIDA says that policies and devices ... -
40th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Registration and People’s Choice Award is Officially Open
The stage is set for “a big honkin’ anniversary” celebration! Online registration for the 40th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® , which rolls into Branson, Missouri June 9-11, is officially open. Pre-registration is required. Pre-registra... -
TransEdge Truck Centers Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in Pennsylvania
Volvo Trucks North America dealer TransEdge Truck Centers recently became the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer in Pennsylvania after its Pittsburgh location completed the robust staff training program and necessary facility u... -
ATA Signs Registered Apprenticeship Agreement with U.S. Department of Labor
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations signed a historic agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor establishing ATA as an official registered apprenticeship sponsor. The signing ceremony took place at Department of Labor headquarters i... -
Bestpass Launches New Citation Payment Service
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass®, the comprehensive payment platform provider and leader in toll management solutions for commercial fleets, today announced an expansion of its service capabilities outside of toll with the launch of a new product, citation... -
CVSA Begins Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative in Canada
Greenbelt, MD… The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative recently began in Canada. It’s a new annual awareness and outreach effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enf... -
Detroit Expands Service Training Center to Add EV Courses
DETROIT – MI… Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced the opening of the expanded Detroit Service Training Center, which will be used to train technicians in electric powertrain service, battery maintenance and full truck repair. “... -
DOT Publishes Notice of Proposed Rule Making – Oral Fluids
Published in the Federal Register is a DOT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM is available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-28/pdf/2022-02364.pdf and in the attachment. It is also posted on the ODAPC webpage at h... -
Federal Highway Administration Details Efforts to Advance Complete Streets Design Model, Improve Safety for All Road Users in Report to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC… The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today released a report to Congress detailing the agency’s commitment to advance widespread implementation of the Complete Streets design model to help improve safety and accessibility f... -
FHWA Announces $17.8 Million for Tribal Technical Assistance Program Centers to Help Tribes Administer Transportation Programs
WASHINGTON … The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing the availability of up to $17.8 million over five years to re-establish seven Tribal Techni... -
“Find a Way to Serve” - National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme and Planned Curriculum to TEACH the Next Generation in 2022 and Beyond
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME… Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place ... -
List of Third Party Certified ELDs Continues to Grow Trucking Industry Prepares for Enforcement of Transport Canada ELD Mandate in June
TORONTO, CANADA… With three months left to go before the enforcement of Transport Canada’s ELD mandate for federally regulated trucking companies, the three certification bodies approved by Transport Canada and the Standards Council of Canada... -
Love’s Truck Care and Speedco offering $1 TirePass and $10 off DOT inspections in April and May
Love’s Travel Stops is helping professional drivers prepare for this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2022 International Roadcheck by offering discounts on select services. Throughout April and May, drivers can receive $1 T... -
Love’s Gives Back With Annual Share The Love Event
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops annual Share the Love event grew this year with the combined donation of $100,000 to 10 nonprofits across the country on behalf of its over 35,000 employees. Additionally, beginning on Valentine’s Day, ... -
Love’s Travel Stops opens new locations in Texas and Illinois
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Winona, Texas, and Mount Vernon, Illinois, thanks to two travel stops that recently opened. The stores combined add over 200 truck parking spaces and 120 jobs to the communit... -
Peterbilt Announces New Natural Gas Engine for New Medium Duty Trucks
Denton, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the availability of the Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine in its new medium duty Models 536 and 537. Peterbilt’s Model 536 is the perfect truck to showcase the latest B6.7N engine, with...